Ethereum has witnessed a staggering 400% surge in stablecoin transfer volume over the past month, reaching $581 billion despite recent price declines. Large investors are seizing the opportunity with multi-million dollar ETH purchases while institutional interest grows through rising futures activity. Technical analysts see potential for significant upside if key resistance levels are breached.
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Meteora Airdrop Sparks Controversy Over Trump-Linked Wallets
Meteora’s highly anticipated MET token airdrop has ignited significant controversy after blockchain data revealed wallets connected to both Melania and Donald Trump meme coins received over $5.4 million in tokens. The distribution occurred despite the project’s public commitment to blacklisting “malicious bad actors” and unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing legal troubles involving former leadership. Crypto market observers are questioning the integrity of the airdrop process as fraud allegations and class action lawsuits continue to shadow the project’s ecosystem.
read moreChen Zhi Moves $1.7B Bitcoin Amid $14B DOJ Seizure
In a dramatic escalation of one of cryptocurrency’s largest enforcement actions, wallets linked to alleged international scammer Chen Zhi have moved approximately $1.7 billion in Bitcoin from recently sanctioned addresses, even as the U.S. Department of Justice pursues the largest forfeiture in its history—$14 billion in BTC from the same operation. The coordinated movements by the fugitive businessman’s network highlight the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between global law enforcement and sophisticated crypto criminals, raising fundamental questions about how authorities obtained the massive Bitcoin trove while Chen remains at large.
read moreBitMine Buys $1.7B ETH Since Market Crash, Nears 5% Supply Goal
BitMine Immersion Technologies has executed its fourth major Ethereum purchase since October’s market downturn, acquiring $250 million in ETH this week alone. The aggressive accumulation strategy has seen the company purchase $1.74 billion worth of Ethereum since the market crash, bringing its total holdings to approximately 3.17 million ETH—representing about 2.6% of the entire Ethereum supply as it progresses toward its ambitious 5% target. Chairman Tom Lee remains bullish on the crypto cycle’s potential, confirming the company is preparing to launch its own Ethereum staking solution in the near future.
read moreBitMine Buys $250M ETH, Predicts Ethereum Supercycle
BitMine chairman Tom Lee has announced a massive $250 million Ethereum purchase, declaring the current price levels represent an attractive risk-reward opportunity. The investment firm believes Ethereum is entering a supercycle phase that could drive significant price appreciation. This major acquisition follows recent market deleveraging that created what Lee calls ‘price dislocation’ in ETH markets.
read more$62K Bet on Satoshi Moving Bitcoin This Year
Four Polymarket users have placed $62,000 in bets predicting that Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto will move cryptocurrency from his wallets this year. The odds surged from 2% to 15% last week, sparking speculation about insider knowledge. This represents one of the largest prediction market wagers on the elusive Bitcoin founder’s potential activity.
read moreBitMine Buys $1.5B Ether Post-Crash, Lee Bullish
In a stunning display of institutional confidence, BitMine Immersion Technologies has acquired $1.5 billion worth of Ether following the recent cryptocurrency market crash. The massive purchase, tracked by Arkham Intelligence and ‘BMNR Bullz’, comes as Fundstrat’s Tom Lee maintains his bullish stance on Ethereum despite suggesting the digital asset treasury bubble may have peaked. This strategic accumulation of 379,271 ETH represents one of the largest institutional acquisitions following the market downturn, signaling strong belief in Ether’s long-term prospects despite current market turbulence.
read moreSatoshi’s Bitcoin Portfolio Loses $20B in Market Crash
The recent cryptocurrency market downturn has significantly impacted even the largest Bitcoin holder. Satoshi Nakamoto’s legendary Bitcoin wallets have suffered over $20 billion in unrealized losses since Bitcoin’s peak in early October. This represents one of the largest paper losses in cryptocurrency history, demonstrating how even the most substantial holdings are not immune to market volatility.
read more$1.3B Bitcoin Transfer After DOJ LuBian Indictment
A dormant Bitcoin wallet linked to Chinese mining operation LuBian suddenly transferred nearly $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency just one day after the US Department of Justice unsealed a major indictment against the group for alleged money laundering. The massive movement of 11,886 Bitcoin after three years of inactivity has raised serious questions about the timing and purpose of the transactions, with blockchain analytics firms tracking the substantial transfers as they unfolded in real-time following the DOJ’s legal action.
read moreBitcoin Whale’s $392M Short Sparks Market Crash Fears
A mysterious crypto whale controlling over $10 billion in assets has placed a massive $392 million short position against Bitcoin, triggering alarm across cryptocurrency markets. The same trader previously earned approximately $200 million from short positions executed just before last week’s market crash, with the suspicious timing of trades around major political announcements raising serious questions about potential insider trading in unregulated crypto markets.
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