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 <li aria-level="1">Ethereum expected to outperform Bitcoin in market cap within five years, predicts ex-Coinbase executive Nick Tomaino.</li>
 <li aria-level="1">Ethereum’s utility beyond just a store of value cited as key to surpassing Bitcoin’s market capitalization.</li>
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1confirmation, a cryptocurrency investment firm founded by Nick Tomaino, a former executive at Coinbase, predicts a significant increase in Ethereum’s market value over the next five years, potentially surpassing Bitcoin. 
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 — Nick Tomaino (@NTmoney) <a href="https://twitter.com/NTmoney/status/1827093622770299047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 23, 2024</a>
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This projection is based on Ethereum’s core functionality and its increasing importance in the realm of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts.
Ethereum, valued at approximately $332.8 billion, plays a crucial role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, unlike Bitcoin, which is predominantly seen as a store of value. The report from 1confirmation refers to Ethereum as “digital oil,” essential for the operational aspects of blockchain technology. This is contrasted with Bitcoin’s narrative as “digital gold.”
The <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/could-this-ethereum-indicator-signal-the-next-crypto-boom-find-out-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">analysis by ETHNews</a>, suggests that Ethereum’s versatility and its potential to yield returns make it appealing to institutional investors.&nbsp;
These investors are drawn to Ethereum due to its lower market cap relative to Bitcoin, which allows for more significant positions to be established, potentially driving up its market capitalization.
Despite the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/could-ethereum-repeat-its-historical-success-this-september-signs-point-to-yes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">long-term optimism</a>, Ethereum currently faces short-term market fluctuations.
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 As of the latest updates by ETHNews, Ethereum was trading around the $2,800 mark, influenced by positive market sentiment following anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. 
However, substantial transactions, like the Ethereum Foundation’s recent transfer of 35,000 ETH to Kraken, have introduced volatility in its pricing.
The projection by 1confirmation highlights Ethereum’s strategic position in the market, bolstered by growing institutional interest. Although Ethereum’s assets under management (AUM) in spot ETFs are smaller than those of Bitcoin, they are expected to increase as demand from institutional investors grows.
<h2 id="b-clarification-on-ethereum-foundation-s-recent-eth-transfer-b">Clarification on Ethereum Foundation’s Recent ETH Transfer</h2>
The Ethereum Foundation recently transferred 35,000 ETH, amounting to $93.8 million, to the Kraken exchange, stirring discussions among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors. This move was notable due to its magnitude and its potential implications for the Ethereum market.
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 The Ethereum Foundation sold 150 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> for 487,260 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$DAI</a> again ~10 mins ago.
 The Ethereum Foundation has sold 2,516 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> for 7.4M <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$DAI</a> at ~$2,940 in 2024 so far, of which 250 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> ($826K) was sold in the past 8 days.
 Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/spotonchain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@spotonchain</a> for more updates on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EthereumFoundation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#EthereumFoundation</a>… <a href="https://t.co/igbpgzzimu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/igbpgzzimu</a> <a href="https://t.co/asvnrmNtgU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/asvnrmNtgU</a>
 — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/spotonchain/status/1818596658349068520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 31, 2024</a>
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Aya Miyaguchi, the Executive Director of the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/ethereum-foundations-shocking-94-million-move-is-ethereum-setting-up-for-a-record-breakout/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum Foundation</a>, addressed the community’s concerns via a social media post. She clarified that this transfer was not a market sell-off but a strategic measure for treasury management. 
According to Miyaguchi, the converted funds were used to fulfill financial obligations that required fiat currency.
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 This is part of our treasury management activities. EF has a budget of ~$100m per year, which is largely made up of grants and salaries, and some of the recipients are only able to accept in fiat. This year, there was a long period of time when we were advised not to do any…
 — Aya Miyaguchi (ayamiya.eth) (@AyaMiyagotchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AyaMiyagotchi/status/1827219654999470258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 24, 2024</a>
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She further explained that the foundation’s treasury activities had been previously restricted due to regulatory advisories, which had limited their ability to announce or execute such transactions beforehand.
Miyaguchi said:
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 EF has a budget of ~$100m per year, which is largely made up of grants and salaries, and some of the recipients are only able to accept in fiat.
 This year, there was a long period of time when we were advised not to do any treasury activities due to the regulatory complications, and we were not able to share the plan in advance.
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<h2 id="b-operational-and-regulatory-details-behind-the-eth-movement-b">Operational and Regulatory Details Behind the ETH Movement</h2>
The Ethereum Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the Ethereum network’s technological development, has a budget primarily composed of grants and salaries, often necessitating liquid assets in fiat form. The ETH transfer to Kraken was part of a routine financial operation to manage these expenses effectively.
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 Note that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Ethereum</a> Foundation deposited 35,000 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a>($94.07M) into <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kraken?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Kraken</a> just now!<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><a href="https://t.co/1DMzORJ9Eg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/1DMzORJ9Eg</a> <a href="https://t.co/91x2ik2kbH" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/91x2ik2kbH</a>
 — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1827036101858750549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 23, 2024</a>
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In 2024 alone, before this large transaction, the Ethereum Foundation had already conducted smaller sales totaling 2,516 ETH for $7.4 million in DAI.
 Miyaguchi assured that the foundation’s strategy to gradually sell ETH is calculated and deliberate, intended to support its ongoing operations without disrupting the market.
This detailed explanation from Miyaguchi aims to reassure stakeholders about the Ethereum Foundation’s financial and operational integrity, highlighting its commitment to transparency and prudent management in the face of complex regulatory environments.
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