Vitalik Sells Approximately ¥2.7 Billion in Ethereum Following Foundation's 'Austerity Plan'

2026/02/23 23:57 (Updated 2026/02/24 11:01)
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Vitalik Sells Approximately ¥2.7 Billion in Ethereum Following Foundation's 'Austerity Plan'

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According to data released by the on-chain analysis tool 'Onchain Lens' on the 23rd, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 1,694 ETH (about $3.31 million) in the last 1.5 days. Since February 2, the cumulative total has reached 8,651 ETH, amounting to approximately $17.97 million (about ¥2.7 billion), with an average selling price of about $2,077. He still holds 10,676 ETH, equivalent to about $20.86 million. The sales are in line with the 'gradual austerity fiscal plan' for the Ethereum Foundation, which Buterin announced on January 30. He withdrew 16,384 ETH from his own wallet, stating that...

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