• Vitalik Buterin reduced his Ether holdings by 17,000 ETH in a month. • The sale followed a $45M allocation to privacy‑focused projects. • Arkham data shows a steady outflow from his wallets. • The move aligns with his long‑term privacy advocacy. • Market watchers note potential impact on Ethereum’s tokenomics.

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  • Vitalik Buterin has sold roughly 17,000 ETH (≈$45 million) in a month after announcing a $45 million earmark for privacy‑focused projects. Arkham Intelligence data shows his balance fell from about 241,000 ETH in early February to 224,000 ETH today, with recent sales routed through the CoW Protocol aggregator to minimise market impact. The sell‑off coincided with a 37 % drop in Ether’s price, which is now trading near $1,825. The move comes as the Ethereum Foundation adopts a “mild austerity” stance while continuing its technical roadmap.

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