Whale Sells 10,000 ETH Through Wintermute, Moves Funds to Aave V3

A whale or institutional investor liquidated $43.35 million in ETH, depositing the proceeds into Aave V3 in USDC, while retaining significant ETH and stablecoin reserves.

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Summary

A whale or institution sold 10,000 ETH worth $43.35 million via Wintermute OTC, and deposited the proceeds as USDC into Aave V3. The entity still holds 10,003.66 ETH valued at $43 million and maintains $535 million in USDC on Aave V3, indicating continued exposure to both ETH and stablecoins.

Terms & Concepts
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) Trading: A method of trading cryptocurrencies directly between parties, often facilitated by market makers like Wintermute, outside of centralized exchanges.
  • Aave V3: The third version of the Aave decentralized lending protocol, enabling users to deposit, borrow, and earn interest on crypto assets.
  • USDC: USD Coin, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, commonly used for on-chain liquidity and lending.