Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Foundation Sells 10K ETH to Fuel Future of Blockchain Innovation

The Ethereum Foundation has initiated the sale of 10,000 ETH, equivalent to approximately $43 million at current market prices, over the course of several weeks to fund research, development, grants, and charitable initiatives within the Ethereum ecosystem. This move aligns with the Foundation’s updated treasury policy introduced in June 2025, which caps annual operational spending at 15% and establishes a multi-year reserve buffer. The sales are being executed through centralized exchanges in smaller, dispersed orders to mitigate potential market disruptions. The Foundation emphasized that this process is part of its broader strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability while maintaining liquidity for ongoing operations [1].

According to blockchain monitoring data, the Ethereum Foundation has already transferred 10,000 ETH to Kraken and has begun the sale process. In addition, the Foundation recently withdrew 3.387 million DAI from the same exchange, signaling that a portion of the ETH has already been converted. The Foundation currently holds over 224,800 ETH, valued at around $1.05 billion, indicating that the ongoing sale constitutes a small fraction of its total holdings [3]. The decision to sell ETH comes amid a broader trend of institutional and treasury buying activity, which has absorbed significant volumes of ETH, potentially diluting the impact of the Foundation’s planned sales [4].

The Ethereum Foundation has previously executed similar sales in 2025, including a $25 million transaction with SharpLink Gaming and a $12.7 million sale earlier in the year. These actions reflect the Foundation’s commitment to a transparent and structured approach to treasury management. The Foundation also reported distributing over $32 million in grants during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting its dedication to supporting Ethereum’s ecosystem through both direct funding and market-based liquidity events [2].

Market observers have noted that while the sale could generate short-term selling pressure, it is unlikely to derail the broader bullish trend in Ethereum’s price. The cryptocurrency has seen significant demand from institutional and treasury players, with over 403,800 ETH absorbed in a single week as of September 2025. This suggests that the market has the capacity to absorb the Foundation’s planned 10,000 ETH sale without causing significant price volatility [4]. Nevertheless, Ethereum has experienced a pullback from its all-time high of $4,946 to the $4,300 range following the announcement, raising questions about whether the recent peak marks the top of the current cycle [5].

Analysts remain divided on whether the sale will trigger a correction or act as a catalyst for further price appreciation. Historical precedent shows that similar large-scale sales by the Ethereum Foundation have not always resulted in bearish outcomes. For instance, the Foundation’s 100,000 ETH sale in December 2020 was followed by a rally that pushed ETH to all-time highs in 2021. If Ethereum demonstrates resilience in the coming weeks, the August 2025 high could serve as a stepping stone to new record levels [5].

The Ethereum Foundation has defended the decision to sell ETH directly, emphasizing that these transactions are necessary to fund critical initiatives that enhance the Ethereum network. Foundation employee Binji noted that the 10,000 ETH sale represents a relatively small amount compared to broader market activity, particularly the 403,800 ETH purchased by treasury companies in the same week. By prioritizing transparency and gradual sales, the Foundation aims to build trust with the community while ensuring the continued development and security of the Ethereum ecosystem [6].

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