Paradigm Capital deposits 2,436 ETH to Coinbase sparking selloff fears

(Bloomberg) -- Venture capital firm Paradigm Capital transferred 2,436 Ether, valued at approximately $5.75 million, to a Coinbase Prime deposit wallet in a move that could signal an intent to sell. The transaction comes as Ethereum trades near $2,388, down 3.4% over the last 24 hours according to CoinGecko data.

The large transfer was identified by on-chain analysis service Onchain Lens, which monitors significant cryptocurrency wallet movements. “A large deposit to a centralized exchange by a major crypto fund like Paradigm Capital often precedes a sale,” the service noted in a recent post. Such actions can increase the available supply of ETH on the market.

The specific wallet, identified as belonging to Paradigm, sent the full 2,436 ETH to a known Coinbase Prime institutional address. At Ethereum’s current price, the value of the transfer underscores the potential for increased market volatility. The move is notable as institutional-grade services like Coinbase Prime are designed for large-volume transactions typical of funds liquidating positions. This action by a prominent crypto-native fund could influence broader market sentiment, which is already cautious following a recent $55 million phishing attack on a single whale, as reported by Decrypt.

This action by a prominent crypto-native fund like Paradigm could influence broader market sentiment, potentially leading to increased selling pressure on ETH. The transfer occurs in a market that is already sensitive to whale movements, with traders closely watching for signs of profit-taking or de-risking from major players. The market will be watching to see if this deposit is followed by a sell-off, which could push ETH to test lower support levels.

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