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Bitcoin Whales Rotate Into Ether as $5B Validator Queue Builds

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
August 29, 2025
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  • Bitcoin whales are rotating billions into Ether, with $456M in whale buys fueling ETH momentum despite a record $5B validator exit queue.
  • Kanye West’s YZY token collapsed 80% after launch, leaving over 51,000 traders with losses while just 11 wallets netted $1M+.
  • Hyperliquid token gained as Arthur Hayes predicted a 126x upside, while most of the DeFi market slipped into weekly losses.

Something big is stirring in the crypto markets. Bitcoin whales — the kind of holders that can move billions with a single decision — are starting to unload BTC and shift heavy into Ether. It’s being called a “natural rotation,” a kind of flow that happens when investors decide Bitcoin has already had its run and it’s time to hunt for more upside elsewhere.

Whale Moves Into Ether Spark Market Buzz

Blockchain intel firms have been tracking the flows, and the numbers are wild. One massive wallet rotated $2.59 billion worth of Bitcoin into $2.2 billion spot ETH, while also stacking a $577 million perpetual long. That play alone locked in $33 million in perp profits earlier this week.

9 WHALE ADDRESSES JUST BOUGHT $450M OF ETH

9 massive addresses just bought a total of $456.8 MILLION USD of ETH. 5 of these addresses received from Bitgo while the remainder purchased their ETH with Galaxy Digital OTC.

Whales are buying $ETH.

Addresses:… pic.twitter.com/TceZQlng6w

— Arkham (@arkham) August 26, 2025

On top of that, nine big whale addresses just scooped up a combined $456 million in ETH from Galaxy Digital and Bitgo. Analysts at Nansen are pointing out how this is more than just profit-taking—it’s a shift in investor mindset. “Ether in particular is benefiting because it has strong momentum and institutional treasury demand right now,” Nicolai Sondergaard explained.

Ethereum Validator Queue Hits Record $5B

Of course, not all the headlines are bullish. Ethereum’s validator exit queue has ballooned to over $4.9 billion, with more than 1 million ETH waiting to be unstaked. That’s stretched withdrawal times to a record 18 days. While some see that as a sign of possible sell pressure ahead, others argue the demand from ETFs and treasury firms easily absorbs it. “These exits pale in comparison to institutional inflows,” RedStone’s Marcin Kazmierczak told Cointelegraph.

Altcoin News: Kanye’s YZY Token Tanks

Meanwhile, not every corner of the market is winning. Kanye West’s YZY memecoin, launched on Solana, collapsed over 80% after an explosive 1,400% debut. Out of more than 70,000 wallets, around 51,800 ended up losing money — with just 11 wallets making over $1 million. Even Andrew Tate got burned, taking a $700K hit on a leveraged short.

Hyperliquid Hype and DeFi Weekly Movers

Hyperliquid (HYPE), the decentralized derivatives exchange token, bucked the market slump with a small gain after Arthur Hayes predicted a jaw-dropping 126x upside over the next three years. Hayes told an audience in Tokyo that stablecoin expansion could fuel DEX fees from $1.2B today to $258B in the future.

Watching @CryptoHayes predict HYPE pumping 126x in Tokyo.

Hyperliquid. pic.twitter.com/PL8xI0gcsB

— Alex Svanevik 🐧 (@ASvanevik) August 25, 2025

Across DeFi, though, red dominated. OKB tumbled 25%, Aerodrome Finance (AERO) dropped 15%, and total value locked across protocols slid lower, reflecting the cautious mood gripping the broader market.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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