Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Transfers $967M in ETH to New Wallets
Grayscale moves 214,400 ETH to 67 new wallets, possibly for staking purposes, though SEC has yet to approve Ethereum ETFs with staking features.
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Fact Check
Evidence from Source 8 (SoSoValue) directly states that the 'Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF address transferred 214,400 ETH, worth approximately $967.00 million, to 67 new wallets.' This figure is contextually supported by Source 11 (The Block), which notes the fund received 'around $1 billion in seed funding.' No provided evidence directly contradicts this specific transfer.
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Summary
On September 17, Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini ETF transferred 214,400 ETH, valued at approximately $967 million, to 67 new wallets. Each wallet received 3,200 ETH, potentially signaling preparation for Ethereum Proof-of-Stake staking. The SEC has not yet approved any Ethereum ETFs with staking support.
Terms & Concepts
- On-chain Analysis: A method of examining blockchain transaction data to track asset movements and identify behavioral patterns.
- Staking: The process of locking cryptocurrency holdings in a blockchain network to support operations such as validating transactions, in return for potential rewards.
- Ethereum (ETH): A decentralized blockchain network known for its smart contract functionality and native cryptocurrency, Ether.