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Ethereum Investor Buys 3,942 ETH After Price Drop

An early Ethereum holder who previously sold 12,001 ETH for a $34.2 million profit has purchased 3,942 ETH at lower prices. The purchases followed a decline in the token's value.

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1 source·May 23, 10:38 AM(6 days ago)·1m read
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The investor sold the 12,001 ETH for 34.3 million USDC at $2,856 each, realizing a $34.2 million profit that represented a 376-fold return.

After the price of ETH declined, the same holder began buying again. The purchases total 3,942 ETH at an average price of $2,049, amounting to $8.08 million. The report states the buyer may continue acquiring additional tokens. The transactions occurred during a broader market decline.

Key Facts

12,001 ETH acquired
Received from ShapeShift ten years ago at $7.58 each
$34.2 million profit
Realized from sale at $2,856 per ETH
3,942 ETH purchased
Bought at $2,049 each after recent price decline

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Ten years ago

    Holder received 12,001 ETH from ShapeShift at $7.58 each.

    1 source@lookonchain
  2. Over a year ago

    Holder sold 12,001 ETH for 34.3 million USDC at $2,856 each.

    1 source@lookonchain
  3. Today

    Holder purchased 3,942 ETH at $2,049 each for $8.08 million.

    1 source@lookonchain

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Additional purchases could increase demand for ETH in the short term.

Transparency Panel

Sources cross-referenced1
Confidence score75%
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Word count71 words
PublishedMay 23, 2026, 10:38 AM
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