Ethereum’s (ETH) latest price crash is triggering aggressive capital rotation from institutional investors positioning around perceived value zones. Fresh on-chainEthereum’s (ETH) latest price crash is triggering aggressive capital rotation from institutional investors positioning around perceived value zones. Fresh on-chain

Ethereum On Discount: On-Chain Tracker Flags Massive ETH Buys After Price Crash

2026/02/12 03:00
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Ethereum’s (ETH) latest price crash is triggering aggressive capital rotation from institutional investors positioning around perceived value zones. Fresh on-chain tracking shows large ETH purchases emerging immediately after the decline, reinforcing the view that deep-pocket players are treating the pullback as a discounted entry opportunity rather than a sign of structural weakness.

Institutional Capital Steps In As Ethereum (ETH) Slides

Blockchain monitoring data linked to Fundstrat analyst Tom Lee indicates that Bitmine executed another major Ethereum purchase directly following the market drop. The transaction involved 20K ETH valued at $41.08M, sourced from FalconX’s hot wallet tagged 0x115 and transferred into a Bitmine-associated wallet ending 0x3BF.

The timing strengthens the signal behind the move. The transfer occurred roughly 41 minutes before it was flagged by the on-chain tracker, placing the acquisition right in the middle of the post-crash repricing window. 

This purchase also forms part of a broader acquisition pattern. Six days earlier, another 20K ETH moved through the same FalconX-to-Bitmine channel, carrying a valuation of $46.04M at the time. The difference in valuation between the two transactions shows that the most recent buy secured Ethereum at a lower effective cost basis. In practical terms, this reflects discounted accumulation enabled by the asset’s price compression.

When identical transaction sizes appear across declining price conditions, the behavior typically reflects scaling — a structured approach to building exposure. Rather than representing a one-time allocation, the pattern suggests deliberate position expansion during a period of liquidity stress.

Historical Wallet Flows Expose Broader Accumulation Structure

Transfer records visible within the same dashboard widen the analytical scope beyond the primary flagged transaction. Around two weeks ago, several large Ethereum movements were routed from Bitmine: WalletSimple into a BatchDeposit wallet tagged 0xcD7, pointing toward internal aggregation, custody staging, or exchange settlement preparation.

The capital involved in these transfers was substantial and consistently structured. One movement recorded 40.32K ETH valued at $113.39M, followed by 38.4K ETH worth $107.99M. Additional flows included 30.72K ETH totaling $86.39M, alongside another 38.4K ETH transfer carrying the same valuation. The routing sequence continued with 28.8K ETH valued at $80.99M, 26.88K ETH at $75.59M, another 30.72K ETH worth $86.39M, 34.56K ETH totaling $97.19M, and 23.04K ETH valued at $64.79M.

The repetition in tranche sizing signals operational treasury routing rather than discretionary trading. BatchDeposit channels are commonly used for consolidation and custody alignment, meaning the Ethereum was likely being organized for storage, collateral use, or staged deployment.

When these historical flows are assessed alongside the more recent FalconX outflows into Bitmine wallets, a clear acquisition pipeline takes shape. Liquidity appears to be sourced through institutional brokers, routed across internal wallets, and consolidated through deposit infrastructure. Taken together, these buy-ins suggest that despite Ethereum’s short-term price weakness, Fundstrat-linked capital channels are expanding exposure into the downturn rather than stepping away from it.

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