- World Liberty Financial sold 5,471 ETH for $8.01 million, realizing major losses on earlier $210 million investment.
- A major Ethereum whale exited after 900 days, selling 10,000 ETH for $15.71 million, securing a $2.75 million profit.
- Ethereum has declined 56.86% in 2025, with analysts identifying $1,200 as a potential support in the ongoing market downturn.
World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project reportedly backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has started liquidating its Ethereum (ETH) holdings at a substantial loss. According to Arkham Intelligence, a wallet believed to be associated with the project sold 5,471 ETH, valued at approximately $8.01 million, at an average price of $1,465 per token.
Blockchain data shows the organization previously purchased 67,498 ETH at an average price of $3,259 per token, amounting to an initial investment of around $210 million. The latest transaction indicates a significant shift in strategy, with the entity realizing major losses. The estimated unrealized loss on the remaining Ethereum holdings now stands close to $125 million.
Institutional Exit Suggests Weak Market Sentiment
The Ethereum market continues to face downward pressure, having dropped 56.86 percent since the beginning of 2025. The recent liquidation from World Liberty Financial marks one of the largest institutional exits from ETH so far this year.
Apart from institutional selling, long-term ETH holders are also pulling out. Arkham Intelligence reported that a prominent whale who held 10,000 ETH for over 900 days finally sold their entire holdings for $15.71 million. The investor originally bought the ETH at an average price of $1,295 in 2022 and realized a $2.75 million profit.
Despite previously holding through higher price points, including when ETH reached $4,000, the whale has now exited with reduced gains. The increased sell-off agrees with the broader pattern of major investors decreasing their Ethereum holdings because of market fluctuation risks.
Analysts Eye $1,200 as Potential Support
According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Ethereum may find a critical support level near $1,200. This could serve as a temporary floor if the asset fails to stabilize above $1,400.
Market watchers expect that macroeconomic developments, including a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in May, could affect liquidity and potentially support a recovery for ETH later in the year.
