Vitalik Offloads 17K ETH After $45M Privacy Pledge, Arkham Data Shows

Published at 2026-02-24 13:45:15

Arkham data indicates that wallets tied to Vitalik Buterin declined from roughly 241,000 ETH to about 224,000 ETH during the month, a decrease of approximately 17,000 ETH. The transfers follow public reporting of a roughly $45 million commitment to privacy projects, though Arkham attribution does not prove intent and on-chain labels can be imperfect.

The size of the outflow is notable given the co-founder's profile: large transfers by high-profile holders can influence sentiment and short-term liquidity in the spot market. Market participants will be watching order books and on-chain flows for signs of sales versus internal reallocations or funding for grants. Vitalik still appears to hold the vast majority of the previously reported balance, so while the move is significant, it is not a full divestment.

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