2026-01-20 05:27:51

Recently, on-chain monitoring data has been making quite a stir. A leading institution transferred 13,000 ETH (approximately $41.75 million) in a short period, with half of it flowing to exchanges, directly causing ETH to plunge by 3% in the short term.

There are various opinions in the market about this move. Many analysts believe that this is institutions cashing out profits at a high level, but some also suggest it might be preparing for a sector switch—such as speculation that these funds could flow into opportunities in the RWA (Real-World Asset) space.

However, from an ecosystem perspective, the fundamentals of ETH remain solid. Whether it’s TVL (Total Value Locked) or staking volume, ETH continues to lead other public chains, with staking volume even reaching new highs. This indicates that long-term holders’ confidence remains intact.

But caution is advised: if large-scale rebalancing becomes a trend, other public chain tokens like SOL and AVAX could also be affected. In the short term, it’s necessary to monitor these large transfers, as the actions of institutions often trigger chain reactions.

ETH-2,03%

SOL0,62%

AVAX-1,12%

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NotFinancialAdviser

· 01-20 05:57

Here we go again, the old trick of big players fleeing, scaring retail investors every time haha Is RWA really worth buying the dip, or are we going to get cut again? As long as ETH's fundamentals remain solid, forget about those 13,000 coins.

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GateUser-afe07a92

· 01-20 05:57

Here we go again. When big players move, the market trembles. Is this just rumors about RWA or pure arbitrage and exit? Who knows.

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PanicSeller

· 01-20 05:48

It's another show of institutions dumping, and the 3% drop in ETH is really nothing to worry about, with staking volume hitting a new high right here. Are big players shifting to RWA? I think there's an 80% chance it's just a tactic to find a sucker to take over. The SOL gang should have moved already, or they'll really be crushed by the ETH ecosystem.

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CryptoMom

· 01-20 05:42

Large investors run away, retail investors take over, I'm tired of this routine --- Is RWA really that attractive? It feels like everything is being stuffed into it --- What’s the use of hitting a new high in pledged amount? Still can't stop institutions from dumping --- ETH dropped inexplicably this wave, turns out big players are just shuffling funds --- What are those SOL folks bragging about? What if they follow the trend and adjust their positions --- They say the fundamentals are stable, I just want to know when I can break even --- Here we go again, every time institutions move, the market crashes. We retail investors are just living ATM machines --- In the RWA field? I feel like this is just an excuse big investors are giving themselves --- Over 40 million USD poured in, and it only dropped 3 points. Imagine the potential --- Long-term holders' confidence remains unshaken? What about us in the short term

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MergeConflict

· 01-20 05:39

Here we go again. When big players move, small investors have to follow and cut losses. A 3% plunge is nothing; I saw it directly halved last year.

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MagicBean

· 01-20 05:38

Here comes the harvest again, are institutions really this obvious in dumping? --- 13,000 ETH sold off and immediately dropped 3%. Still claiming the fundamentals are solid—who wouldn't be speechless? --- I just want to know if this money is really flowing into RWA or if it's just going into some shitcoin again. --- No need to boast about new staking highs. Big players are leaving, retail investors are still shuffling—how many times have we seen this show? --- Watching closely, when big players transfer funds, the entire market trembles. We small investors are really getting squeezed. --- If SOL and AVAX also plunge, my positions will be truly wiped out. --- Cash out at high levels or switch tracks—either way, the result is the same—we're all getting caught. --- What’s the point of leading in TVL? I only look at the price; price is the real truth. --- Actually, this kind of large transfer has been a habit for a long time. After institutions harvest the retail investors, they still pretend to be stable—amazing.

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