idelity has just moved a total of 14,978 ETH—worth approximately $53.57 million—to Coinbase Prime, triggering fears that the asset manager could be preparing to offload its Ethereum holdings.
Blockchain data reveals two transactions were made in quick succession, both from the same wallet: one for 10,000 ETH and the other for nearly 5,000 ETH.
These transfers were picked up less than 15 minutes apart and show a combined USD value just shy of $54 million at the time of movement.
The destination wallet—identified as a Coinbase Prime deposit address—typically signals institutional activity and, more often than not, precedes sell-side events.
Wallet Activity Suggests Custodial Link to Fidelity
Tracing the origin of the ETH reveals a direct inbound transfer from a wallet labeled “Fidelity Custody?” just five hours prior, which sent 6,000 ETH worth $21.95M to the address now transferring to Coinbase. This connection, along with prior interactions, is why analysts are linking the recent move to the asset management giant.
Although Fidelity has not made an official statement, this transfer adds to mounting evidence that institutions are actively managing and repositioning their Ethereum holdings—possibly in response to changing macro conditions or anticipated regulatory moves.
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