Crypto Whale Sells 50,000 SOL Worth $3.91 Million, Swaps for XAUT Tokens

According to Lookonchain and BlockBeats, the unnamed investor converted tens of thousands of Solana (SOL) into Tether Gold (XAUT) within seven hours on February 23.

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Summary

A large-scale trader sold 50,000 Solana (SOL) at an average price of $78.27, totaling roughly $3.91 million. Data from Lookonchain shows that over seven hours on February 23, the whale exchanged 44,805 SOL worth about $3.5 million for 676.27 XAUT, a Tether Gold stablecoin pegged to physical gold, according to BlockBeats. Such conversions from major crypto assets into gold-backed tokens often indicate a shift to risk-off positioning amid market uncertainty.

Terms & Concepts
  • SOL (Solana): A high-performance blockchain and its native token known for fast transactions and low fees.
  • XAUT (Tether Gold): A stablecoin backed by physical gold, issued by Tether, representing ownership of gold stored in vaults.
  • Whale: A term for an investor holding large amounts of cryptocurrency capable of influencing market prices.