Ethereum whale selling resurfaces as crypto market enters extreme fear
A single report links renewed selling by a large Ethereum holder to a broad downturn across Bitcoin and altcoins.
A single report links renewed selling by a large Ethereum holder to a broad downturn across Bitcoin and altcoins. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹64,65,128 ($68,715.00). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Bitcoin Sistemi, with live market data added, as of Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:45:02 UTC.
Renewed large-holder selling could add pressure to an already weakening market, while widespread liquidations may amplify volatility across Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins. The report provides no transaction size or supporting wallet data, limiting how closely the move can be evaluated.
- Bitcoin fell 3.61% over 24 hours and 9.10% over seven days.
- Ethereum traded at $1,942.36, down 12.73% over seven days.
- A single outlet highlighted renewed whale selling without identifying the holder.
- The Fear & Greed index stood at 20, indicating extreme fear.
- XRP slips below $1.20 as selling pressure and extreme fear weigh
- Ethereum Loses $2,300 as Selling Outweighs Whale Buying
- Ethereum whale activity returns as ETH trades near reported support
- XRP Whale Accumulation Contrasts With Bitcoin and Ethereum Selling
- Ethereum Whale 0x69A8 Exits 6,532 ETH, Realizing $3.1M Loss
- Bitcoin Breaks Below $69,000 as Liquidations and Extreme Fear Rise
- Ethereum whale selling resurfaces as crypto market enters extreme fear — this brief
Bitcoin Sistemi reported renewed selling by an 
Ethereum-linked whale, presenting the transaction as another instance of large-holder activity preceding declines in the broader crypto market. Its headline also claimed that other large holders were reacting to the selloff, with positions in Bitcoin and altcoins losing millions of dollars in value.
The report did not identify the whale, disclose the amount sold, specify an exchange or wallet, or provide evidence connecting the sale directly to any liquidation. It therefore offers a market narrative rather than a documented transaction record, and no other outlet supplied corroborating coverage.
The downturn shown in the live data extends beyond one day. Bitcoin was trading at $68,732, down 3.61% over 24 hours and 9.10% over seven days, while Ethereum stood at $1,942.36, down 2.73% over 24 hours and 12.73% over seven days. Bitcoin’s market capitalization was $1.38 trillion, compared with $237.39 billion for Ethereum.
The broader crypto market capitalization was $2.39 trillion as the market moved broadly lower. The Fear & Greed reading of 20 placed sentiment in the extreme-fear zone. The immediate issue to watch is whether another large Ethereum sale appears alongside continued weakness across Bitcoin and altcoins, although the available report does not establish a causal relationship or quantify the reported liquidations.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹64,66,727.61$68,732.00 to ₹64,65,128.15$68,715.00 — -0.02%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹6.85M (about $68,715.00), down 4.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 5.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Ethereum whale selling resurfaces as crypto market enters ex — questions & answers
Who was the Ethereum whale accused of selling again?
Bitcoin Sistemi did not identify the whale or provide a wallet address, sale amount or transaction venue.
How much value was reportedly wiped out?
The headline referred to millions of dollars in Bitcoin and altcoin positions, but the supplied report gave no precise figure.
How were Bitcoin and Ethereum performing?
Bitcoin fell 3.61% in 24 hours to $68,732, while Ethereum dropped 2.73% to $1,942.36.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹6.85M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $68,715.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin Sistemi. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.