{"id":588011,"date":"2026-04-12T04:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/?p=588011"},"modified":"2026-04-12T02:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:29:23","slug":"ethereum-foundation-completes-5000-eth-sale-cycle-yet-price-stalls-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/ethereum-foundation-completes-5000-eth-sale-cycle-yet-price-stalls-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Foundation completes 5,000 ETH sale cycle, yet price stalls &#8211; Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ethereum Foundation&#8217;s 5,000 ETH sale was part of a planned treasury strategy, not a market exit. The plan was to convert a portion of its assets into stablecoins to fund R&amp;D, grants, and donations.<\/p>\n<p>The process ended with the final sale of 1,250 ETH, which generated $11.11 million in DAI at an average price of $2,221. The Foundation used TWAP execution to spread orders over time, ensuring supply entered the market gradually and without causing significant disruption.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_588020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-588020\" style=\"width: 1676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-588020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1676\" height=\"1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP.jpeg 1676w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP-1024x649.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP-768x487.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP-1536x973.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFlve4pb0AAjhsP-1200x760.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1676px) 100vw, 1676px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-588020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: LookOnChain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d9d737-33c8-8326-b72a-80f3c0cfcd84-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-130\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"38fcae31-f701-486d-9119-a41705ead03f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"625\">This approach matters because it introduces supply in a controlled manner rather than triggering panic selling. It signals operational planning, not loss of confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"787\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">However, the impact depends on market absorption. If demand remains steady, price can hold firm; if it weakens, even measured selling may weigh on momentum.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"787\"><strong>Activity expands, but ETH price stalls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"324\">Following the completion of the 5,000 ETH sale, the market shifted focus from supply to demand strength. This was evinced by the network activity as the Transfer Count rose above 1.3 million and approached historical highs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"324\">Such a surge shows users are actively engaging with <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/coins\/ethereum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethereum<\/a> through DeFi, stablecoins, and trading activity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_588074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-588074\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-scaled.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-588074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Transfer-Count-Total-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-588074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: CryptoQuant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"598\">However, this rise introduces a clear tension. Price holds near $2,200 instead of expanding, which shows that activity does not yet translate into strong capital inflows. This pattern suggests that much of the activity remains transactional rather than investment-driven.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"780\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As this dynamic develops, the implication becomes clearer. If activity drives sustained buying, price can move higher; if not, Ethereum may stay active while remaining range-bound.<\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"88647f91-bf0e-4bc1-b03c-ec8b73d2d960\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-137\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d9d737-33c8-8326-b72a-80f3c0cfcd84-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-138\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"083d7aee-43d2-4242-8a69-047b1bdf49d4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"><strong>ETH absorbs selling pressure as demand strengthens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"338\">Following the structured sale, market behavior begins to confirm real absorption rather than passive stability. <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoquant.com\/asset\/eth\/chart\/market-indicator\/spot-taker-cvdcumulative-volume-delta-90-day?window=DAY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spot CVD<\/a> remained positive, showing net buying pressure across major venues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"338\">As this developed, Taker Buy\/Sell Ratio averaged 1.09, with spikes above 1.3 during intraday dips, signaling buyers stepped in when selling peaked.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_588064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-588064\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-scaled.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-588064 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ethereum-Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio-All-Exchanges-1-1-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-588064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: CryptoQuant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"577\">Meanwhile, Exchange Netflows show no surge in deposits, while ETH outflows have increased sharply in the last week, indicating reduced selling pressure. As prices rose above $2,180, trading volume increased, but sell-side activity remained low.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"768\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Finally, Ethereum\u2019s rising activity tests demand strength; price holding confirms absorption and upside continuation, while weakness turns supply into resistance and delays momentum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"768\">Final Summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"166\"><em>Ethereum [ETH] absorbs structured selling as TWAP execution limits disruption, while positive CVD and strong buy-side response signal demand resilience near $2,200.<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"315\"><em>Ethereum activity rises above 1.3 million transfers, yet the price stays range-bound, showing demand must strengthen further to sustain upside momentum.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Structured ETH selling meets steady demand, yet price near $2,200 hints at a market waiting for conviction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":588096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,32,66,3,4,20],"tags":[6427],"class_list":["post-588011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-altcoins-news","category-ethereum-news","category-new-news","category-news","category-social","category-trading-view","tag-ambcrypto"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ethereum Foundation completes 5,000 ETH sale cycle, yet price stalls - Why? 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