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Vitalik Buterin's Sale of 5,000 DHN: Impact on the Crypto Market

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

8 hours ago


Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, sold 5,000 DHN tokens, prompting significant market changes and a 57% price drop.

Buterin's Token Sale

On March 18, 2025, Vitalik Buterin sold 5,000 DHN tokens for 65.19 ETH. This transaction caused a significant decrease in the DHN token's value, dropping from $38 to $16, before partially recovering to $22.5. Buterin continues to hold an additional 5,000 DHN tokens, emphasizing his influence on the market.

The sale of 5,000 DHN tokens for 65.19 ETH caused a dramatic market drop, with the price plummeting from $38 to $16.Vitalik Buterin

57% DHN Price Drop

The immediate effect of Buterin's transaction was a substantial decline in DHN token price, impacting traders and causing market fluctuations. The Ethereum market showed some degree of stability, trading around $1,898.25 with a recent 1.45% increase. However, strategic decisions by influential figures like Buterin can impact investor confidence.

Market Volatility Due to Major Holders

Historical data shows similar effects when notable stakeholders adjust their crypto holdings, often leading to temporary market volatility. Such actions can reflect broader market trends, adding caution among traders. Analysts suggest that these transactions represent a strategy of reallocating assets, possibly in response to economic conditions.

Vitalik Buterin's actions once again highlight the importance of strategies by prominent figures in the crypto market, affecting asset prices and market perceptions.

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