🚨 Ethereum Foundation Sells 5,000 ETH in $10.2M OTC Deal

The Ethereum Foundation has sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) in an over-the-counter (OTC) transaction worth approximately $10.2 million. The deal was executed at an average price of $2,042.96 per ETH, helping the foundation fund key ecosystem initiatives.

💼 Why the Sale?
According to the Foundation, the funds will support:
• Protocol research & development
• Ecosystem growth initiatives
• Community grants for builders

This move follows the Treasury Policy introduced in June 2025, allowing the foundation to convert ETH into fiat reserves to cover about 2.5 years of operational expenses.

🏦 Who Bought the ETH?
The buyer, BitMine Immersion Technologies, chaired by investor Tom Lee, is positioning itself as a major institutional holder of Ethereum. The company reportedly holds over 4.5 million ETH in its treasury and reaffirmed its strategy to continue accumulating ETH long-term.

📊 Why OTC Matters
The transaction was completed privately to avoid market sell pressure, which usually occurs when large amounts of crypto are sold on public exchanges.

⚡ Community Reaction
The crypto community has shown mixed reactions:
• Some see it as responsible treasury management.
• Others worry about ETH concentration in large corporate treasuries.

📈 As ETH trades above $2,100, this deal highlights how institutions are increasingly becoming key players in the Ethereum ecosystem.

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