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<p>In recent developments captured by Spotonchain, a leading on-chain analytics platform, the Ethereum Foundation has continued its series of significant ETH sales, converting another 100 ETH into 343,934 DAI earlier today.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This transaction, reported roughly 20 minutes ago from <a href="https://spotonchain.ai/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Spotonchain</a> report, adds to a pattern observed since January 2024, where the foundation has cumulatively sold 2,266 ETH, equivalent to approximately $6.56 million in DAI.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The continuous liquidation of Ethereum’s native currency into a stablecoin like DAI, particularly at a consistent rate, prompts a deeper dive into the possible strategies or necessities driving these decisions.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">20 minutes ago, the Ethereum Foundation sold 100 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> for 343,934 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$DAI</a> again.<br><br>Note that since Jan 2024, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 2,266 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> for $6.56M worth of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$DAI</a>.<br><br>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/spotonchain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@spotonchain</a> and set alerts for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Ethereum</a> Foundation via <a href="https://t.co/ixVMzEaHwz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/ixVMzEaHwz</a> <a href="https://t.co/yqI25wNS4S" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/yqI25wNS4S</a></p>— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/spotonchain/status/1808067774365028596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 2, 2024</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ethereum-s-market-performance-amid-foundation-s-sales">Ethereum’s Market Performance Amid Foundation’s Sales</h2>
<p>While the Ethereum Foundation’s asset management strategies unfold, Ethereum itself is experiencing a challenging phase in the market. Despite a broader market rally that kicked off in July, *ETH* has notably struggled to break above the $3,500 mark. As of the last 24 hours, the digital asset is trading at $3,445, marking a 0.5% decline.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This persistent resistance against significant gains contrasts with the foundation’s asset liquidation activities, stirring discussions and speculations within the crypto community.</p>
<p>The Ethereum Foundation’s move to convert substantial amounts of <a href="https://blockchainreporter.net/price-prediction/ethereum-price-prediction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum</a> into DAI could be interpreted in several ways. Financial prudence could be a driving factor, considering the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;</p>
<p>By converting to DAI, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, the foundation may be looking to hedge against potential downturns, especially in a market that remains unpredictable post-2020. Moreover, these funds could be earmarked for upcoming projects or operational costs that require budget stability beyond the fluctuating value of Ethereum.</p>

Behind Ethereum’s Struggle to Break $3,500: Foundation Sells Off $6.56 Million in ETH

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