Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has executed the sale of approximately 2,961 Ether units, reaching a total value of $6.6 million. According to on-chain data revealed by Lookonchain on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the transactions were carried out at an average value of $2,228, slightly impacting the Ethereum price in a market that was already showing signs of weakness and high volatility.
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Ethan Moore follows the faster-moving corners of crypto, from altcoins and AI crypto to gaming, NFTs, launchpads and airdrops. His reporting looks at what is actually live, what users can participate in and whether early attention is backed by product development, community activity or verifiable traction.He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.
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