ETH price up 10% in April, so why is Ethereum Foundation selling?
Ethereum surged 10% in April to $2,430, yet the Ethereum Foundation sold approximately 20,000 ETH this year, raising over $45 million. The sales follow a disciplined Treasury Policy to fund development and research, not market reaction. With $10-12 billion daily trading volume, the Foundation's sales represent minimal impact. Spot ETF inflows exceed $2 billion, offsetting selling pressure as institutional demand remains strong.
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Bitmine acquired 101,901 ETH ($236 million) last week, pushing its holdings to 5.07 million tokens—4.21% of ether's total supply. The treasury firm, led by Tom Lee, now stakes 3.7 million ETH generating $264 million annually. Lee positioned ETH as a "wartime store of value" amid geopolitical tensions, citing outperformance versus S&P 500. Bitmine's aggressive accumulation contrasts with most digital asset treasuries remaining inactive.
