Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Whales Cash In-Will This Trigger Price Correction?

Two Ethereum (ETH) addresses, having held their coins for four years, deposited a combined 4,324 ETH into Kraken in late 2025, generating a total profit of approximately $11.44 million. According to on-chain analytics from Onchain Lens and Ai Yi, one address deposited 2,250 ETH valued at $10.08 million, realizing a $10.28 million profit, while another deposited 2,074 ETH for a $6.07 million gain. These transactions highlight the growing trend of long-term HODLers cashing in gains during favorable market conditionsETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5]Ethereum whale cashes out $8.97M profit after Kraken deposit^[6]. The wallets, identified as 0xeA4707CB7B10E8c3a7d2ff1D7F8382B64ec592F1 and 0x92cbb22a9b9fc01da9914c9b39ed904dd61b859c, had accumulated their holdings between 2021 and 2024, with the latter address previously remaining dormant since 2021ETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5]A Whale that accumulated 4652 ETH 4 years ago reduced their...^[7].

The deposits occurred amid heightened Ethereum whale activity, with both addresses signaling potential market impacts. The first wallet, which had been inactive for four years, retained 2,281 ETH valued at $10.22 million post-deposit, suggesting a partial liquidation strategyETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5]. Similarly, the second wallet's $6.07 million profit, derived from a $8.97 million deposit, indicates selective profit-taking rather than full position closureEthereum whale cashes out $8.97M profit after Kraken deposit^[6]. These actions align with broader patterns observed in late 2025, where dormant addresses resurface to capitalize on Ethereum's price recovery, driven by bullish sentiment and institutional adoptionETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5].

Kraken's role in facilitating these transactions underscores its position as a key exchange for large-scale trades. The platform's withdrawal and deposit policies, which include holding periods of 72 hours to 10 days depending on funding methodsWhy is my deposit or withdrawal on hold? - Kraken^[1]Why is Kraken holding my funds? - Juno^[3], did not hinder these deposits. However, the transactions highlight the exchange's capacity to handle high-value trades, particularly for verified accounts with elevated withdrawal limits (up to $10 million for Pro-level accounts)Deposit and withdrawal limits by verification level^[4]. Analysts note that such whale movements often influence short-term volatility, as seen in the ETH/USDT pair's trading volumes spiking during these eventsETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5].

Market participants are closely monitoring the implications of these deposits. Historical data suggests that large Ethereum inflows into exchanges can precede price corrections, particularly if perceived as bearish signalsETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5]. For instance, the $10.08 million deposit by the 0xeA4707CB7B10E8c3a7d2ff1D7F8382B64ec592F1 address coincided with Ethereum's price hovering around $4,480, a level analysts associate with key resistance zonesETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5]. Additionally, the remaining 2,281 ETH in this wallet could serve as a liquidity buffer, potentially stabilizing price action if further sales occurETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5].

The broader Ethereum ecosystem has also seen increased activity from other dormant wallets. For example, a separate whale deposited 150,000 ETH into staking addresses in early 2025, while ICO-era wallets transferred $646 million in ETH, marking their first activity since 2022Ethereum whale cashes out $8.97M profit after Kraken deposit^[6]. These movements, combined with Kraken's role in facilitating large trades, suggest a maturing market where institutional and retail investors increasingly leverage on-chain analytics to inform strategiesETH Whale Moves 2,250 ETH to Kraken After 4 Years Dormant...^[5]. As Ethereum's network upgrades and adoption trends continue to evolve, such whale activity is likely to remain a critical barometer for market sentiment.