Key Takeaways:
A wallet linked to suspected validator service Arthapala has deposited 57,119 ETH to centralized exchanges.
The total value of the transfers exceeds $147 million.
In the last 2 hours alone, 2,940 ETH (~$29.4M) was sent to HTX.
According to on-chain data tracked by blockchain analyst Aunt Ai, a wallet address associated with suspected staking and validator service provider Arthapala has now deposited a total of 57,119 ETH, valued at over $147 million, into centralized exchanges.
In a notable recent transaction, 2,940 ETH—approximately $29.4 million—was transferred to HTX within the last two hours, signaling potential sell-side pressure or strategic reallocation of assets.
The size and timing of the transfers have sparked speculation about Arthapala’s intentions, especially amid heightened Ethereum price activity and market volatility. The address has been under watch for several months due to its large ETH holdings and regular interaction with multiple exchanges.
Analysts will continue to monitor the address for further movements as such activity may have short-term implications for ETH liquidity and price dynamics.
