Vitalik Buterin Exceeds Planned Ethereum Sales as Total Disposals Top $35M
On-chain data show Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold more ETH than his previously stated target, with outlets reporting total disposals between roughly $35M and $38M.
On Feb. 26, 2026, on-chain trackers and news outlets reported that Vitalik Buterin continued selling ETH, with aggregate sales valued at approximately $35 million to $38 million depending on the report [1][2][3].
Blockchain analytics cited by CryptoPotato and others indicate Buterin has surpassed his publicly announced selling target of 16,384 ETH; CryptoPotato reports total disposals have exceeded 18,000 ETH and that sales accelerated over the prior 24 hours [2][1].
Outlets note most sales occurred around the roughly $2,000 per ETH range and that proceeds are earmarked to finance Ethereum Foundation activities; Cryptopolitan reports the sell-off may be nearing completion as the Foundation moves to more cautious financing [4][2].
Figures vary across reports as valuations and on-chain flows change; coverage relies on blockchain analytics and will be updated if further disposals or official statements emerge [1][2][3][4].
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- 1Vitalik Buterin Exceeds Planned Ethereum Sales as Total Liquidations Hit $35MCoinGape• Feb 26, 2026
- 2Vitalik Buterin Exceeds 16,384 ETH Selling Target with $38M in Total DisposalsCryptoPotato• Feb 26, 2026
- 3Vitalik Buterin’s ETH Sales Reach 35 Million, Exceeding Planned 16384 ETHMoneyCheck• Feb 26, 2026
- 4Vitalik Buterin nears completion of recent ETH salesCryptopolitan• Feb 26, 2026
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