Trend Research Moves $105M in Ethereum to Binance Amid Liquidation Risk

Trend Research Moves $105M in Ethereum to Binance Amid Liquidation Risk

Trend Research cut leverage by selling ETH and repaying USDT debt, yet retains major holdings worth nearly $1B, facing substantial unrealized losses.

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Fact Check
The assessment that the statement is 'likely true' is based on strong, consistent evidence from multiple sources. Several sources, including news articles from crypto exchanges Phemex and BingX, as well as the outlet Crypto Adventure, directly corroborate the claim, explicitly stating that Trend Research deposited 45,000 ETH, valued at or around $105 million, into Binance. This central claim is further supported by a body of circumstantial evidence. Reports from on-chain analysts and data platforms confirm a series of large transfers from Trend Research to Binance, often describing them as occurring in batches. For instance, separate reports identify transfers of 10,000 ETH, 20,000 ETH, and 33,589 ETH. The repeated use of phrases like "another deposit" suggests these were part of a larger, cumulative movement of funds, which aligns with reaching a total of $105 million.While there are some discrepancies in the exact figures reported—one source mentions a total of 73,588 ETH transferred within a 24-hour period—this does not fundamentally contradict the statement. Instead, it suggests the $105 million (45,000 ETH) transfer was a significant, specific part of an even larger series of transactions. The overwhelming weight of evidence points to massive ETH transfers from Trend Research to Binance, with the $105 million figure being consistently reported by a significant subset of the provided sources.
Summary

Trend Research sold 188,500 ETH between February 1–4 at an average price of $2,263, raising about $426 million and repaying $385 million in USDT debt. The firm’s ETH loan liquidation levels now stand between $1,576 and $1,682, close to the current price of around $1,640. It still holds 463,000 ETH valued at roughly $998 million with a cost basis of $3,180, resulting in total losses of $647 million, including $173 million realized and $474 million unrealized. Despite lowering leverage, the large remaining ETH position leaves the company exposed to further price declines.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETH (Ethereum): A blockchain platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications, with its native cryptocurrency Ether used for transactions and network security.
  • USDT (Tether): A stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, commonly used for trading and transferring value in the cryptocurrency market.