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Whale Address Moves 47,507 ETH Worth $207M After Four-Year Dormancy

An Ethereum whale that accumulated over 8,700 ETH in July and September 2025 has sold its holdings, realizing a 15.5% return, marking continued significant market movements by large investors.

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Fact Check
The statement is strongly supported by evidence from CoinStats, which explicitly mentions a whale movement of '47.5K ETH' worth approximately '$200M' after a 'four-year dormancy'. The minor discrepancies between the statement's figures (47,507 ETH and $207M) and the source's figures are negligible and likely attributable to rounding or price fluctuation. While other sources discuss different whale movements, none contradict this specific event.
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Summary

An Ethereum whale has fully liquidated its rebuilt position of 8,711 ETH, netting a $5.23 million profit. The whale purchased the ETH at an average price of $3,876 between July 28 and September 14, 2025. The sale was completed in two tranches, with the last 5,000 ETH transaction occurring just two hours prior. The total profit over less than three months amounted to a 15.5% return, showcasing continued large-scale activity in the Ethereum market.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETH (Ethereum): The native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, widely used for transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.