2026-01-18 20:23:55

Recently, a clear sign of institutional funds offloading has been observed.

On the afternoon of January 18th, Beijing time, a large Ethereum position was sold on a major exchange—485 ETH, with a transaction value of up to $1.6 million, at a price of around $3,346. This transaction was completed within a mid-term cycle, with the strength indicator showing level 1.

Around the same time, Bitcoin also faced similar selling pressure. Around 6 PM, a compliant platform recorded a large sell of 64 BTC, totaling approximately $6.1 million, with the BTC price hovering around $95,521.71. This was also a level 1 strength transaction within a mid-term cycle.

These two consecutive institutional-level sell-offs occurred within less than two hours. In terms of scale and pace, they indeed reflect that large funds have a clear intention to reduce their positions at this price level. It is worth paying attention to the subsequent market reactions.

ETH-3,05%

BTC-2,07%

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BrokenDAO

· 16h ago

This institutional rhythm... Rather than reducing positions, it's more like testing the market's absorption capacity. Being able to offload so many chips with just level 1 strength indicates either a lack of confidence or that they've already fully understood the market. The latter is more frightening.

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ForkThisDAO

· 16h ago

Hmm, this pace is a bit fast. It's hard to tell whether institutions are bottoming out or running away... Wait, hitting such a large volume within two hours—isn't that a coincidence? Here comes the dumping drama again. When will it end... Are the big funds really intending to reduce their positions, or are they deliberately crashing the market to scare retail investors? Confusing... This price level is a bit aggressive to buy in, there will definitely be more moves later...

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WenAirdrop

· 17h ago

Damn, are these institutions planning to run? I've had a feeling something was off for a while. --- 485E plus 64B, all sold within two hours? This pace doesn't seem like retail investors. --- They're starting to unload again. Are they dumping the market or what? Anyway, us retail investors are going to take the hit. --- Wait, they still dare to reduce their positions at this price? Any follow-up, everyone? --- Holy shit, a single transaction of 1.6 million USD was thrown out. Are the big players getting anxious too? --- Can they sell so much during mid-term level 1 strength? Seems like there's something going on. --- Two transactions in two hours. This isn't just unloading; it's a clear dump. --- The institutions have run away. Should I buy the dip or keep waiting, everyone? Let's discuss. --- No way, such a large order and no sign of any wind? --- They're openly dumping, not even pretending anymore.

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MetaReckt

· 17h ago

Hmm, institutions are dumping the market. This wave is indeed quite fierce. Isn't this just the standard move before harvesting retail investors? First scare off a wave of retail traders. It's only level 1 intensity and yet worth writing so many words, maybe overthinking it. Wait, over $16 million + $61 million within two hours? Such a move... definitely not something small investors can pull off.

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BottomMisser

· 17h ago

Oh my, it's the same old trick again. Large funds dump the market, and we buy the dip. Here we go again. I bet five dollars that this round of selling will lead to another sharp decline. Institutions are dumping here, and we're still hoping for a rebound. Laughable. A $1.6 million dump, and retail investors' stop-loss orders will instantly explode. No, why does it always happen with such rhythm? It feels like someone is walking us.

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