The Ethereum price could face some turbulence, as Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (TRX), has unstaked a whopping $209 million from Lido Finance, a liquid decentralized staking platform for Ethereum. Compared to top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE), the Ethereum price has had a relatively muted performance, skyrocketing to $4,000 before consolidating and struggling to move higher. With the possibility of more sell-offs, Ethereum could see its price crashing down if Sun decides to dump more coins. 

Justin Sun Dumps ETH

New reports from Spot On Chain, an AI-driven crypto platform, revealed that Sun recently applied to withdraw a staggering 52,905 ETH tokens worth about $209 million from Lido Finance. According to the on-chain data, this massive withdrawal was part of the ETH stash Sun allegedly accumulated between February and August 2024.

Spot On Chain has revealed that the total amount of Ethereum Sun bought within this period amounted to 392,474 ETH tokens, valued at $1.19 billion. All of these tokens were purchased via three wallet addresses at an average price of $3,027. Presently, the total profit the Tron founder has acquired since his purchase is up to $349 million, representing a 29% increase from its purchasing price. 

Interestingly, on October 24, Sun had unstaked a massive 80,251 ETH tokens, worth over $131 million, from Lido Finance. Four days later, he transferred the entire amount to Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. This notable move took place just before the price of Ethereum had dropped sharply by 5% in mid-October, which could have resulted in a loss for Sun.

Unsurprisingly, this is not the first time Sun has dumped Ethereum. Spot On Chain revealed earlier this month that the Tron Founder had been cashing in his Ethereum holdings during the market rally. 

In November, Sun deposited 19,000 ETH worth $60.83 million to HTX, a crypto exchange. Additionally, he transferred 29,920 ETH valued at $119.7 million to HTX again after its price surpassed $4,000 over the past week. These are just a few transactions the Tron founder has made with ETH over the past month.

Given Sun’s history of large-scale asset movements, further sell-offs could impact the already fragile Ethereum market. Nevertheless, the lingering question remains whether the Tron founder will continue his Ethereum dumping spree.

Ethereum Price Crash Ahead?

While Sun has not publicly commented on his recent large-scale Ethereum withdrawals, the size and timing of these transactions could pose a problem for the altcoin’s future trajectory. Historically, large ETH liquidations have triggered a price crash due to increasing selling pressures.

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With the price of Ethereum still unstable and aiming for a stronger upward rally, further large-scale ETH dumps could exacerbate market volatility, especially if other investors or whales follow suit. For now, the price of Ethereum seems to be performing well, recording a more than 7% increase in the last seven days and a 28% surge over the past month, according to CoinMarketCap.

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Following an earlier prediction of the Bitcoin flash crash to $94,000, a crypto analyst has set a new target for the pioneer cryptocurrency. The analyst anticipates another major decline in the Bitcoin price before it hits a new all-time high. 

$130,000 Target In Sight After Bitcoin Flash Crash 

The broader crypto market has undergone a significant correction sparked by the recent Bitcoin flash crash. In the past week, the price of Bitcoin lost $3,000 in less than 30 minutes, dropping from $97,000 to $94,000 before quickly rebounding back above $97,000. This unexpected flash crash triggered widespread liquidations, with more than $1.5 billion in long and short positions wiped out as traders scrambled to mitigate losses. 

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With Bitcoin currently showing signs of momentum, analysts have voiced expectations of a future price rally. Notably, a TradingView crypto analyst, identified as ‘Setupsfx,’ shared a detailed price chart predicting Bitcoin’s future movements and next target. 

The analyst accurately forecasted Bitcoin’s flash crash to $94,000 and has now expanded his predictions to include a potential recovery phase. According to his latest analysis, Bitcoin is expected to find strong support around the $96,000 level following a short-term price correction to this key zone. This new support level is seen as a healthy retracement to help build momentum for upward movement. 

The analyst’s chart depicts an accumulation phase on the left side, during which prices seem to be moving sideways, forming strong lows while filling Fair Value Gaps (FVG). Additionally, order blocks and Breaks of Structure (BOS) can be identified on the Bitcoin price chart. 

According to the chart, the Bitcoin price successfully broke out of the aforementioned accumulation zone and started a rally that led to its ATH above $100,000. This bullish momentum aligns with the hype from the US Presidential election, which fueled Bitcoin’s rise to a new all-time high.   

With this in mind, the analyst predicts that Bitcoin will experience another pullback, likely testing the $96,000 zone before a price reversal. This reversal is expected to ignite a fresh rally, potentially pushing Bitcoin toward a new target of $130,000. 

Update On BTC Price Action

At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at $97,223 after dropping by more than 2% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. The cryptocurrency has been trading below the $100,000 level following a slight pullback after hitting an ATH above $104,000. 

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The broader market sentiment has also turned bullish despite the recent Bitcoin price decline. Notably, Bitcoin’s trading volume has risen by 99% in the last 24 hours, and its market cap is approaching the $2 trillion milestone. 

Commenting on Bitcoin’s price action, crypto analyst Jelle disclosed that Bitcoin’s current price action closely mirrors its bullish behavior during the 2020 ATH breakout. Based on these similar price movements, the analyst predicts that Bitcoin could see another breakout soon if it maintains this bullish momentum.  

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The PEPE price recently reached a new all-time high (ATH) of $0.00002716, becoming the first major meme cryptocurrency to do so in the ongoing bull cycle. This rally to a new PEPE all-time high was driven by increased whale activity and accumulation.

Whale Accumulation Fuels PEPE’s Bullish Momentum

Data shared by crypto analyst Ali Martinez on social media platform X highlights that PEPE whales recently added $1.14 billion in PEPE to their holdings, pushing the total whale-controlled amount to $7.56 billion. This plays into a bullish run over the weekend, which saw PEPE’s market cap surpass $10 billion for the first time. At the time of writing, PEPE has a market cap of about $11.17 billion, meaning this holder cohort now controls about 67% of the total market cap.

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Interestingly, on-chain data shows the surge in whale accumulation didn’t just start yesterday. IntoTheBlock’s Balance By Holdings In USD metric shows a 30-day increase of 147.81% in the holdings of addresses holding more than $10 million worth of PEPE tokens. These large holders have been on an accumulation trend, with a massive $1.14 billion purchase coming in on December 7 alone. 

Other holder cohorts have also significantly expanded their positions over the past month. Addresses holding between $1 million and $10 million worth of PEPE recorded a 119% increase in their holdings during this period, while those holding between $100,000 and $1 million saw a 108% rise. Mid-tier investors with holdings between $10,000 and $100,000 registered an 84.25% growth in their balances, while even smaller holders with $1,000 to $10,000 worth of PEPE saw their holdings increase by 55.29%.

This increase in accumulation from all cohorts has increased the buying pressure on PEPE, which in turn has allowed the meme cryptocurrency to surge in value by 150% in the past 30 days.

Exchange Listings And Accessibility Boost PEPE’s Popularity

Another notable driver behind PEPE’s record-breaking performance is its growing accessibility after listing on major crypto exchanges. PEPE has been added to crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Binance US in the past few days, which has significantly increased its exposure to retail and institutional investors in the US These listings have made it easier for a broader audience to trade and invest in the meme cryptocurrency.

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The impact of these listings has been profound, especially as the industry is currently in a bull phase. At the time of writing, PEPE is trading at $0.00002616, representing a 3.5% increase in the past 24 hours. PEPE’s bullish trajectory appears set to extend further as whale and retail accumulation continues.

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