Ethereum price outlook as Vitalik Buterin keeps selling ETH

crypthub

about 7 hours ago

Vitalik Buterin Sales

In Feb 2026 Vitalik sold ~1,869 ETH (~$3.7 M), adding to earlier 3,500 ETH ($6.9 M) and a 6,958‑ETH dump that sent price from $2,360 to $1,825 (‑22.7%). February sales total about 8,800 ETH (~$16 M). He now holds ~224,000 ETH (~$439 M at $1,900), about 0.20% of supply.

Foundation Funding & Austerity

The Ethereum Foundation announced “mild austerity” on Jan 30, tightening budget discipline. At the same time 16,384 ETH were moved to a multi‑year reserve for operational support. The allocation secures long‑term funding despite recent ETH outflows.

Market Impact & Price Outlook

ETH trades near $1,900, down 3.5% daily, 5% weekly and 30% monthly, with 24‑hour volume up 72% to $18 B. Analysts see a Q4 2025‑type fractal: a 31% bounce inside a descending channel followed by another breakdown, implying further downside. Dip buyers are re‑entering; Erik Voorhees rebuilt a 9,911‑ETH position at $2,057 after previously selling 11,616 ETH for $33.9 M.