Ethereum Updates: Major Whale Amasses $140M in ETH Despite ETF Withdrawals, Igniting Market Discussion

Bitget-RWA2025/11/16 01:14

By:Bitget-RWA

- Ethereum whale "66kETHBorrow" deposits $140.2M in ETH into Binance and Aave V3, amassing 385,718 ETH ($1.33B) since November. - Whale's leveraged strategy includes $120M USDT borrowing from Aave, signaling high-conviction bets on ETH's price recovery amid market volatility. - Analysts debate risks vs. resilience: Some praise "4D chess" tactics, others warn of "speedrunning liquidation mode" due to aggressive leverage. - Whale's actions contrast with $183.77M ETF outflows, creating uncertainty as accumula

A prominent

Ethereum

(ETH) whale, previously recognized for shorting 66,000 ETH via borrowing, has ramped up its accumulation efforts by moving 44,000 ETH—valued at $140.2 million—into Binance and

Aave

V3.

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This whale’s recent maneuvers,

monitored by on-chain analytics services

, reflect a strong leveraged bet on Ethereum’s price recovery amid ongoing market turbulence.

Known as "66kETHBorrow," the whale has accumulated 385,718 ETH (worth $1.33 billion) since early November,

as reported by Lookonchain

. Recent activity includes borrowing $120 million in

USDT

from Aave and sending it to Binance, a transaction

seen as positioning for more ETH acquisitions

. This comes after a previous purchase of 39,658 ETH ($125.09 million) from Binance, which was

added to Aave V3

. The whale’s Aave account maintains a health rate above 2.0, suggesting there is enough collateral to avoid liquidation despite the high leverage.

Experts are split on the significance of these moves. Some interpret the strategy as a confident wager on Ethereum’s long-term strength, with crypto analyst Joe @SelfSuccessSaga describing it as “4D chess”—alluding to highly sophisticated trading strategies. Others highlight the dangers of heavy leverage, joking that the whale is “speedrunning liquidation mode.” These actions stand in contrast to recent ETF outflows, which

resulted in $183.77 million in institutional withdrawals

on November 12, causing Ethereum’s price to drop to $3,416.

The market’s response to the whale’s activity has been mixed. While ETH’s price has steadied near $3,480, some traders believe ongoing accumulation could trigger a short-term price surge. On-chain data from CryptoQuant indicates

a rise in large-scale transactions

, pointing to continued whale involvement, though retail investor activity is still muted. The gap between institutional selling and whale buying has left traders unsure about ETH’s immediate trajectory.

The whale’s upcoming actions may determine if this accumulation sparks a broader market recovery. Should the $120 million USDT recently moved to Binance be used to buy more ETH,

total holdings could surpass 500,000 ETH

, ($1.7 billion), further strengthening the whale’s impact on Ethereum’s price movement. Still, without a turnaround in institutional investment,

experts warn that Ethereum could face further declines

as short-term

momentum

fades.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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