Among current market volatility, BlackRock, the top asset management company, has made a notable move that could further impact the value of Ethereum (ETH). Data analytics platform LookonChain revealed in an update shared with the Crypto community that BlackRock has deposited 8,172 ETH in the Coinbase exchange.
Can BlackRock engage in a massive sale of Ethereum?
According to the update, this marks the first move BlackRock will sell after accumulating over the past 30 days. The asset manager has purchased and retained Ethereum despite price fluctuations within this period.
Generally, when an asset is transferred to exchange, it indicates the owner’s move to sell. Therefore, the market interprets BlackRock’s move as a potential move to liquidate the transfer of 8,172 ETH. Asset Managers move on, they show changes in investment behavior.
BlackRock deposited $8,172 ETH ($18.4 million) at #coinbaseprime 40 minutes ago. A consistent first move to sell after a month or more purchase.
– lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 23, 2025
However, deposits are simply rebalancing your portfolio or responding to ongoing market volatility. Regardless of the movement, it can affect the price due to the masses they own.
Additionally, it could affect retail investors who are paying attention to whales. Interestingly, the Ethereum whales abandoned at least 5,000 ETH over the weekend, causing fear of an impending sale. If prices start to fall, this could sell more pressure and lower Ethereum prices in the crypto market.
Does Ethereum hold or slide further?
As of press time, Ethereum was trading at $2,264.44, representing a 0.72% decline over the last 24 hours. Prices have witnessed a slight pullback despite peaking at $2,285.17 in previous trading sessions.
Meanwhile, volume remains in the green zone, increasing 6.65% to $244.2 billion.
Market participants will closely monitor Ethereum’s growth rate, especially over the coming days, even as a loom for panic selling. Many people look at technical indicators for signs of recovery before taking a stance.