Ethereum News Today: 7 Siblings' Leveraged ETH Buy: High-Stakes Bet on Ethereum's Long-Term Future
A prominent EthereumETH-- whale group known as "7 Siblings" has executed a leveraged strategy to accumulate Ethereum (ETH) during a market dip, borrowing approximately $412 million from decentralized lending platforms, including AaveAAVE-- v3, to finance its purchases. This move, revealed through blockchain analytics, underscores the group's continued confidence in Ethereum's long-term value despite recent price volatility. The whale group has historically capitalized on market downturns, with its latest acquisition occurring as ETH prices dipped to around $1,700 .
The "7 Siblings" group, which holds over 660,000 ETH (valued at approximately $1.037 billion at the time of the latest transactions), has been actively building its position since February 2025. Between February 3 and April 7, the entity purchased 103,543 ETH for $229.7 million at an average price of $2,219, including a $42.2 million acquisition of 24,817 ETH at $1,700 in early April [2]. Recent data indicates that the group has maintained a pattern of strategic buying, often leveraging borrowed funds to amplify its purchases.
The leveraged strategy involves securing loans from platforms like Aave v3, where the group deposited assets to collateralize its borrowing. Analysts note that such tactics are high-risk, as liquidation thresholds for the group's loans are well below $1,100 per ETH. If prices fall further, the group could face forced liquidations, potentially triggering market turbulence . Despite these risks, the "7 Siblings" appear to view current price levels as a buying opportunity, aligning with broader institutional interest in Ethereum.
Ethereum's resilience has been evident in recent months, with the asset trading near $4,600 as of August 2025-a 43% increase from July levels. However, profit-taking by short-term holders has driven daily realized gains to $553 million, outpacing long-term holders' activity [3]. The Ethereum Foundation itself contributed to this trend by selling 2,795 ETH ($12.7 million) as prices approached yearly highs [2]. Despite these developments, the market has maintained stability, with analysts attributing this to robust liquidity and institutional demand.
The "7 Siblings'" actions reflect broader market dynamics. Institutional Ethereum ETFs have recorded record inflows, with spot ETFs alone drawing $1.01 billion in daily net inflows in mid-August [2]. Corporate treasuries now hold $16.4 billion in ETH across 64 companies, including BitMine Immersion Technologies, which controls 1.2 million ETH ($5.27 billion) . This institutional adoption has reinforced Ethereum's market depth, enabling large-scale movements like the "7 Siblings'" purchases without significant price disruptions.
While some market participants view the whale group's strategy as a bullish signal, others caution that leveraged positions could amplify volatility if Ethereum's price trajectory reverses. The group's accumulated assets and repeated market interventions suggest a belief in Ethereum's long-term fundamentals, including its transition to Ethereum 2.0 and growing institutional adoption .
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