Ethereum2026-09-27 15:45:43Bitfinex ETH whale sends nearly 129,000 ETH back to exchanges in a weekAn entity that withdrew more than 130,000 ETH from Bitfinex in 2023 has spent the past week moving that stash back to exchanges, according to on-chain analysts Ai Yi and EmberCN. Ai Yi said on Sunday that the wallet sent another 16,919 ETH, worth about $45.85 million, three hours earlier, bringing the seven-day total transferred to exchanges to 128,972 ETH, or roughly $345 million. The wallet’s on-chain ETH balance has now been emptied, leading Ai Yi to describe the move as a suspected full exit. Earlier data compiled by Ai Yi showed the entity had accumulated 130,591 ETH from Bitfinex between April and November 2023 at an average price of $2,026.56, for a total value of about $264 million. EmberCN tracked the same funds and said on Saturday that 112,052 ETH had been moved into Bitfinex over the week at an average price of about $2,676, calling the move profit-taking. Still, the transfers do not prove the ETH has already been sold, as on-chain data can only confirm deposits to exchange addresses, not internal execution records.270
Bitcoin2026-09-27 14:34:36Bitfinex says Bitcoin supply thins above $86,000, leaving roughly 23% upside to $125,000Bitfinex said Bitcoin could face a much lighter supply overhang if it breaks above $86,000, with only about 23% price room left before reaching $125,000. The exchange said more than 1 million BTC are currently clustered between $84,000 and $86,000, making that range a key near-term resistance zone. At the same time, spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded about $2.98 billion in cumulative net inflows over the past seven trading days, which Bitfinex said the market is gradually absorbing as it works through existing sell-side pressure. According to the firm, a close above $87,400, combined with continued ETF inflows, would suggest buyers are successfully taking in the current overhead supply. In that case, the supply wall above the market could start to weaken.210
Bitcoin2026-09-27 09:42:54Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $2.84 billion in six days, outpacing holder profit-takingBitcoin has climbed 44% this quarter and moved back toward $85,000, marking its strongest quarterly performance since the fourth quarter of 2024. As prices rose, holders began locking in gains, but the pace of selling remains well below levels seen at prior market tops. Bitfinex said on X that BTC holders had just realized $2.4 billion in profits, compared with $7 billion to $10 billion in daily realized profits during earlier peak periods. That gap suggests the current round of profit-taking is still relatively contained. At the same time, spot Bitcoin ETF demand has stayed firm. Citing CoinDesk data, the report said Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.84 billion in net inflows over the past six days, a figure that exceeds the amount of realized profit taken by holders on-chain. The article also said ETFs have posted about $800 million in net inflows so far this year, reversing an earlier outflow gap of nearly $5.8 billion. It added that flows through asset managers such as BlackRock and Fidelity differ from the behavior of individual on-chain holders, as institutional investors are generally more inclined toward longer-term allocation. The report also pointed to broader market resilience after the $452 million Bitget hack and noted that a pause in the recent rise of the U.S. dollar index and Treasury yields has eased some pressure on risk assets, though oil volatility tied to Iran remains an external risk.210
Bitcoin2026-09-27 02:36:09Bitcoin’s jump above $87,000 revives the bull-market debate, but Bitfinex says confirmation is still missingBitcoin climbed as high as $87,392 on Sept. 21, its strongest level since Jan. 29, extending its rebound from the July 1 low of $57,803 to more than 50%. Even so, Bitfinex argues the move should not yet be labeled a confirmed new bull market. In its view, the market looks more like an early transition from a bear phase into a new cycle, with several key signals still needing to line up. The exchange points to a clear improvement in on-chain conditions. Supply in profit rose to 78.2% as of Sept. 22 from 63% on Sept. 17, moving back above the 75% threshold that has often separated temporary bear-market rallies from more durable uptrends. MVRV has also recovered to 1.62 from 1.09 at the July low, though it remains below the long-term average near 1.8, which Bitfinex says maps to roughly $95,000 under current realized-price conditions. What stands out in this rally is the return of both ETF and corporate demand in the same week. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $999 million of net inflows on Sept. 21 and another $714.7 million on Sept. 22, while Strategy and Strive together bought 2,305 BTC over the period cited in the report. Bitfinex says the next phase depends on whether those buyers keep adding above their cost basis, with $85,000 to $86,500 now the market’s most important support zone and $90,000 the next upside test if flows stay positive.240
ETH2026-09-27 01:14:00ETH whale moved another 30,825 ETH to Bitfinex 9 hours ago, taking weekly sales to 112,053 ETHAn Ethereum whale or institution that had held ETH for three years continued taking profit 9 hours ago, according to on-chain tracker Ember. The address moved 30,825 ETH, valued at $83.03 million, to Bitfinex in the latest transfer. Over the past week, the same holder sent a total of 112,053 ETH to the exchange, worth about $300 million based on the figures cited in the report, and realized $72.83 million in profit. Ember’s data also traced the position back to 2023, when the whale or institution withdrew 130,592 ETH from Bitfinex for $264 million at an average price of $2,026 per ETH. PANews said the information was provided for market reference only and did not constitute investment advice.300
Ethereum2026-09-27 01:15:54Ember Monitor: ETH whale moved 112,053 ETH to Bitfinex over a weekChainCatcher reported, citing on-chain tracker Ember Monitor, that a whale or institution that had held ETH for three years continued taking profit 9 hours ago by moving 30,825 ETH worth about $83.03 million. Over the past week, the same holder transferred a total of 112,053 ETH to Bitfinex, valued at roughly $300 million, realizing $72.83 million in profit. Ember Monitor also said the whale or institution had withdrawn 130,592 ETH from Bitfinex in 2023, when the position was worth $264 million at an average price of $2,026 per ETH. The figures point to a continued round of profit-taking tied to a long-held ETH position.270
ETH2026-09-27 01:22:11ETH whale holding for three years sends another 30,825 ETH to BitfinexAn Ethereum whale or institutional address that had held ETH for three years continued taking profit 9 hours ago, according to on-chain analyst Ember. The address moved another 30,825 ETH, worth about $83.03 million. Over the past week, the same address has transferred a total of 112,053 ETH to Bitfinex, with the tokens valued at roughly $300 million. Ember said the average transfer price was $2,676 per ETH, and the realized profit from those moves was about $72.83 million. The activity points to continued profit-taking by a long-term holder, with Bitfinex serving as the destination exchange for the transfers tracked during the past week.310
Tether2026-09-25 21:25:35US Prosecutors Seek to Keep $84.2 Million Linked to Accounts Used for Tether PaymentsThe U.S. Department of Justice is trying to retain $84.2 million that prosecutors say moved through accounts used to process payments for Tether, according to a civil forfeiture complaint filed July 15 in the Eastern District of California. The case targets Montana-based payments firm Capstone Ltd., which the government says operated as an unlicensed money transmitter in at least six states while presenting itself to banks as a standard IT services company. The complaint names Capstone owners Kotaro Shimogori and Mary Jeanne Thompson, and the FBI executed a search warrant at a Sacramento residence. Most of the funds, $79.11 million, came from a Wells Fargo Securities account in Capstone’s name, with additional amounts held at JPMorgan Chase, another Wells Fargo account, and two wallets containing USDT. Prosecutors say EQIBank, a digital bank licensed in Dominica, directed how Capstone moved the money. Tether told Reuters that EQIBank handled transfers tied to USDT purchases and redemptions, while saying it had no knowledge of the conduct alleged by the Justice Department. Capstone and EQIBank have already filed an innocent-owner defense, and claimants have 21 days to answer the complaint after a formal claim is filed in court under Supplemental Rule G.250
