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Ondo-linked wallet sends 26.05 million ONDO worth $9.79 million to Coinbase

Ondo-linked wallet sends 26.05 million ONDO worth $9.79 million to Coinbase

The transfer adds to a broader run of Coinbase-bound ONDO movements from wallets tied to Ondo Finance, with traders watching for possible sell-side pressure even though no sale is confirmed.

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Fact Check
The specific figures in the claim (26.05 million ONDO, ~$9.79M, sent to Coinbase from an Ondo-linked wallet) match exactly the original on-chain analyst post by @ai_9684xtpa and its republication by PANews and Coincu. The claim's framing that no sale is confirmed and that the flow adds to a broader run of Coinbase-bound movements is directly supported by Coincu and the ~116M ONDO transfer pattern corroborated by blockchain.news. The address is described as 'Ondo-linked' by on-chain attribution rather than an officially confirmed protocol action, matching the sources. This is an on-chain observation not confirmed by Ondo's official channels, but the underlying transaction data is verifiable and consistently reported.
Summary

An Ondo-linked address transferred 26.05 million ONDO worth about $9.79 million to Coinbase, extending a broader pattern of exchange-bound deposits from wallets tied to the tokenized-asset project. Large transfers to centralized exchanges are closely watched because they can signal potential sell-side pressure, although a deposit alone does not confirm that tokens have been sold. Tokens sent to an exchange may instead be moved for custody, market-making or over-the-counter settlement. Earlier reporting cited by the new article said a multi-signature wallet tied to Ondo Finance has moved a total of 116 million ONDO to Coinbase over nearly a month and a half. The latest move is described as coming from an Ondo-linked address based on on-chain attribution, rather than as a confirmed official protocol treasury action.

Terms & Concepts
  • sell-side pressure: Market pressure created when traders expect more tokens may be sold, which can weigh on price.
  • market-making: Trading activity that provides liquidity by continuously quoting buy and sell prices.
  • over-the-counter settlement: A privately arranged trade completed outside a public exchange order book.