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Trend Research Sells Entire Ethereum Holdings in $1.354 Billion Liquidation, Records $373 Million Net Loss

Trend Research Sells Entire Ethereum Holdings in $1.354 Billion Liquidation, Records $373 Million Net Loss

Trend Research’s founder Yi Lihua confirms complete ETH liquidation with $688M trading loss, framing the bear market as a strategic entry point for the next bull cycle.

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Summary

On February 8, Trend Research, led by founder Yi Lihua, sold its entire 658,168.58 ETH portfolio worth $1.354 billion over eight days. The sale averaged $2,058.05 per ETH, far below the purchase cost of $3,104.36, leading to a $688 million realized loss. This erased $315 million in prior gains, producing a net loss of $373 million. Yi stated that market cycles remain intact and characterized the ongoing bear market as an optimal period for positioning ahead of the next anticipated bullish phase.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETH (Ethereum): The native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, used for transactions, decentralized applications, and smart contracts.
  • Liquidation: The process of selling off assets, often to exit a position or realize gains in the market.
  • Bear market: A market condition where asset prices decline over a sustained period, often leading to reduced investor confidence.