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Ethereum News: $119M Whale Bet on ETH Turns Heads as Pepeto Moves Toward Binance

A large wallet bought $119.67 million in ETH on September 24, while BlackRock's ETHA fund added $50.8 million the same day, per CoinCentral. ETH prices fluctuated, reaching $2,788 before dropping to $2,693. Pepeto, a presale token with live tools, has raised over $11.1 million and is gaining attention in ethereum news.

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Published Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ETH-USDBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The $119 M whale purchase, combined with $50.8 M ETF inflows, represents a fresh catalyst that could push ETH above recent highs.

02

Market read

The unprecedented whale buy and institutional inflows create a strong bullish signal for ETH and related crypto assets.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny on large crypto inflows and the impact of upcoming Pepeto presale on capital allocation.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Recent weeks have seen heightened interest in Ethereum as institutional products (e.g., BlackRock’s ETHA) gain traction.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ETH-USDBullishHigh confidence
Context

A single wallet bought $119.67 million of ETH on Sep 24, a fresh, large‑scale inflow not previously reported.

Expected impact

likely upward as market prices in the whale’s bullish stance

Evidence & confidence

Large, unprecedented inflow ($119 M) plus concurrent BlackRock ETF additions suggest institutional confidence, which typically lifts spot prices.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts sentiment for broader crypto assets and DeFi projects linked to ETH.

Regional

Positive effect on North American and global crypto exchanges tracking ETH.

Global

Reinforces bullish narrative for the cryptocurrency market worldwide.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The whale could be accumulating for a future sell‑off, creating short‑term upside risk.

Key entities

  • institution
    BlackRock

    Provider of the ETHA spot Ethereum ETF that added $50.8 M on Sep 24.

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