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Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has recently <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1737114823484461416" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">transferred</a> a substantial amount of Ethereum (ETH) to a Coinbase Custody Wallet, according to a tweet by Lookonchain.&nbsp;
The transaction involved 500 ETH, equivalent to approximately $1.1 million.&nbsp;
This move by Buterin has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community, sparking discussions and speculation about his intentions.
<h2 id="buterin-s-clarification">Buterin’s clarification&nbsp;</h2>
In response to the growing curiosity and potential misunderstandings surrounding his actions, Vitalik Buterin took to Warpcast, a popular online platform, to clarify the nature of these transactions.&nbsp;
Buterin <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1737151388088742266" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">emphasized</a> that his transfer of ETH to exchange platforms should not be misconstrued as personal selling. Instead, he explained that these transfers are predominantly donations to charities, nonprofits, or other projects.&nbsp;
The recipients of these donations then sell the ETH to cover operational expenses.&nbsp;
Buterin also pointed out that he has not sold ETH for personal profit since 2018, reaffirming his commitment to using his cryptocurrency holdings for philanthropic and project-based endeavors.
<h2 id="ethereum-s-current-performance">Ethereum's current performance&nbsp;</h2>
The current market price of <a href="https://u.today/ethereum-mike-novogratzs-galaxy-digital-dumps-71-million-in-eth" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum</a> stands at $2,156 after experiencing a slight decrease of 0.4%.&nbsp;
Despite the recent fluctuations, Ethereum's market cap is robust, valued at approximately $259 billion.&nbsp;
The 24-hour trading volume for ETH is around $15.34 billion. The price has seen a 24-hour range between $2,151 and $2,251.

Ethereum’s Buterin Makes Significant Transfer to Coinbase Wallet

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