🚀 Crypto Market Rockets to Record Highs: Bull Run Accelerates in 2025

Digital assets defy gravity as Bitcoin and altcoins smash through resistance levels. Traders scramble as institutional FOMO hits fever pitch.

Green candles eat the bears for breakfast

Every major coin from ETH to SOL posts double-digit weekly gains. Even Wall Street analysts—normally allergic to volatility—are quietly adjusting their price targets upward.

Liquidity tsunami floods the market

CEX volumes hit $300B daily as retail traders return. DeFi protocols soak up capital like a sponge, with stablecoin yields spiking to 15% APY (and yes, that includes the inevitable 'degen farms').

The rally's got legs—until the next 'macroeconomic headwind' gives hedge funds an excuse to cash out. Until then? Buckle up.

Ethereum Transactions and Major Acquisitions

On-chain data sources highlight substantial purchases of Ethereum$4,302. Notably, a significant shareholder made massive transactions by acquiring 49,533 ethereum via platforms like Galaxy Digital, FalconX, and BitGo, totaling $210.68 million. This investor holds approximately 940.7 million dollars worth of Ethereum, spread across six wallets.

In similar fashion, Arthur Hayes from Maelstrom adopted a diversified portfolio strategy. He invested a total of $6.85 million in Ethereum-related tokens, including Lido DAO, Ether.fi, and Pendle, enhancing his portfolio alongside 1250 ETH.

Analyst EmberCN mentioned, “On 8/2, believed BTC WOULD drop to $100,000 and ETH to $3,000,” explaining the liquidation of ETH and ecosystem tokens in July, including ENA, AAVE, LDO, ETHFI, and PEPE.

Staking and Long-Term Gains

In addition to acquisitions, some whales have staked their assets for long-term passive income. For instance, an inactive address for three years staked 4,736 ETH, executing a $19.84 million transaction. This investor profited by $10.7 million, having initially entered the market with approximately $9.12 million worth of Ethereum.

Another significant wallet withdrew 2009 ETH from the Binance exchange for staking. OnChain Lens shared that 10,999 ETH ($46.69 million) was withdrawn and staked on EigenLayer and ETH2.0, resulting in a current profit of $13.53 million.

Major Sales and Profit Realizations

Some investors opted for profit realization recently. A fund associated with the 1INCH team sold 5,000 ETH at an average price of $4,215, gaining 21 million USDC. Additionally, the team sold 1INCH tokens, earning a total profit of $8.36 million.

Furthermore, assets acquired through cyber attacks also changed hands. Lookonchain reported that Infini Exploiter sold 1,771 ETH ($7.44 million) today. Following a February 24 attack, 49.5 million dollars were stolen and used to purchase 17,696 ETH. As ETH appreciates, sales have proceeded, and they still hold 9,154 ETH ($38.85 million).

Beyond Ethereum, substantial investors have been active in other crypto assets as well. A participant borrowed 20 million USDC from Aave and acquired 109.6 WBTC on the Kraken exchange, increasing their total holdings to 603.5 WBTC. EmberCN disclosed,

“This whale maintains a cyclical credit strategy via Aave, continuing WBTC acquisitions with an average cost of approximately $90,382.”

Finally, there have been significant movements among major investors in popular assets like Bitcoin$122,064, Solana$185, and LINK. One investor withdrew $32 million in Bitcoin, while Galaxy Digital transferred 224,000 solana to exchanges, hinting at potential sales. Moreover, a savvy investor withdrew 210,000 LINK from Binance, and Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik transferred 1 million LDO to Coinbase.

These developments highlight the substantial and varied trading, profit-taking, long-term positioning, and speculative activities persisting among major investors and institutional actors.