Concentration Risk

Monad promises an EVM‑compatible layer‑1 with a roadmap aimed at fast smart contracts and new use‑cases, but critics warn its tokenomics could enable heavy VC sell pressure. This explainer contrasts bullish forecasts with concentrated ownership risks and gives practical steps retail holders can use to manage exposure.

BitMine’s disclosure of a 3.63M ETH treasury and recent multi‑million‑dollar whale long positions have focused attention on concentration risk in Ethereum. This piece unpacks the disclosure, examines evidence of big speculative bets, and lays out governance and risk steps for portfolio managers and on‑chain analysts.