Ethereum News Today: Orbion Sells 33% Ethereum Stake Aiming Full Exit by October 2025

Crypto researcher and market analyst known as Orbion has outlined a strategic exit plan for his Ethereum holdings, revealing that he has already sold 33% of his position and plans to liquidate the remainder by the end of October 2025. In a recent social media post, he detailed his rationale for the move, referencing historical market patterns from the 2017 and 2021 bull cycles, which he claims show a sharp and rapid downturn following market tops [1].

Orbion remains cautiously optimistic about the short-term prospects for Ethereum, with a price target of $5,800 to $6,000, a threefold increase from the cycle lows. However, he warns that once Ethereum reaches its peak, capital typically shifts into high-cap and then low-cap altcoins. This phase, he describes as both lucrative and dangerous, is historically marked by liquidity withdrawal and sharp price corrections [1].

The researcher has outlined a staged exit plan, beginning with the liquidation of lower-liquidity altcoins, followed by high-cap tokens such as Solana and Avalanche. His final step will involve exiting Bitcoin and Ethereum into stablecoins and yield-generating positions by mid-October. Orbion emphasized that while he anticipates a short-term price boost from a potential September rate cut, the rally is unlikely to last beyond a few weeks [1].

According to Orbion, key metrics such as Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL), Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR), and Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) suggest an overextended market. NUPL readings of +0.75 indicate extreme unrealized gains, while a negative SOPR suggests increased loss-taking after peaks. High MVRV levels, he argues, signal valuations that are no longer sustainable [1].

Orbion’s projections include Bitcoin topping in late September, with Ethereum following shortly after. By the end of October, he expects Bitcoin to settle around $55,000, Ethereum to drop to approximately $1,400, and Solana to fall to around $75 [1]. He stressed that his outlook is not bearish but is instead based on historical data showing how corrections typically unfold. In his view, the most bullish sentiment often signals the market peak, and seasoned traders tend to exit before retail investors become aware of the downturn [1].

The trader also warned against waiting for the perfect time to exit, noting that market sentiment can shift rapidly, often before investors have the opportunity to act. He emphasized the importance of selling during periods of strength rather than panic, as altcoins can experience losses of 20–30% in a single day once momentum wanes [1].

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[1] TimesTabloid – [Trader Who Just Sold 33% of His Ethereum Bag Explains Why He’ll Sell Everything In October](https://timestabloid.com/trader-who-just-sold-33-of-his-ethereum-bag-explains-why-hell-sell-everything-in-october/)