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Hayes Sells $8.3M in ETH While SharpLink Buys $100M : Who Made the Right Move ?
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Hayes Sells $8.3M in ETH While SharpLink Buys $100M : Who Made the Right Move ?

Two Ethereum giants have taken opposing positions, reflecting divergent market signals. SharpLink invested $100 million, while Arthur Hayes liquidated $8.3 million of ETH. Who is right about Ethereum's future ?

Written by Simon Dumoulin

Translated on August 4, 2025 at 16:54 by Marie

A digital coin known as Ethereum.
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Ethereum Whales Face Off

Two major Ethereum whale movements have recently shaken the cryptocurrency market. On one side, SharpLink Gaming doubled down by purchasing over $100 million worth of ETH, taking advantage of the recent correction. On the other, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, liquidated a substantial portion of his portfolio, including 2,373 ETH (~$8.3 million).

These contradictory transactions reflect the current uncertainty in the market and raise pressing questions about whale perspectives on Ethereum’s future. While SharpLink seems to be betting on a long-term rise, Hayes appears more concerned about the macroeconomic outlook.

Community Reactions

The crypto community quickly reacted to Arthur Hayes’ movements. A well-known trader questioned the ownership of the wallet, which Hayes confirmed.

He explained his sale citing macroeconomic concerns, pointing to the upcoming US tariff bill and the NFP report, which revealed a decline in employment in the United States.

According to him, these economic conditions could weigh on speculative assets, with the risk of testing key support levels : Bitcoin at $100,000 and Ethereum at $3,000.

Outlook and Implications

Despite these gloomy forecasts, some remain optimistic about Ethereum’s future. Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, rejects the idea of a cycle reversal and believes ETH could still advance by the end of 2025. At the time of the transactions, Ethereum was valued at $3,490.70, down 0.5% over 24 hours, but up 150% since April. Bitcoin, meanwhile, was trading around $114,058.18, with a slight increase of 0.45%.

Analysts are monitoring a key support zone for BTC between $113,000 and $111,000, crucial for maintaining the bullish trend. In summary, between divided whales and macro uncertainties, the crypto market remains under tension. But the future of the Ethereum ecosystem continues to fuel debates within the community.

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Simon Dumoulin

Simon Dumoulin

Passionate about cryptocurrencies since 2019, I cover the latest news through clear and accessible articles. My goal is to make crypto understandable for everyone, with reliable and well-researched content.

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