Crypto Whale Shifts $18M Ethereum Loss Into Gold and Stablecoins

A prominent crypto wallet recently restructured its investments after a significant loss in Ethereum, moving towards stablecoins and tokenized gold.

The wallet purchased 31,005 ETH for approximately $110 million at an average price of $3,581 between November 3 and November 7, 2025.
As the Ethereum price declined, it sold nearly all holdings for about $92.19 million, incurring a loss of around $18 million.
Current valuations of the same Ethereum stack at $93.6 million highlight the volatility experienced.

Shift to Stable Investments

The wallet redistributed investments into cash-like tokens and commodities, indicating a cautious approach.
It spent $14.58 million in USDT to acquire 3,299 XAUT, reflecting a preference for lower volatility.
The total portfolio is now valued at approximately $91 million, with $58 million in USDT, $18 million in USDC, and remaining assets split between XAUT and reduced Ethereum holdings.

Crypto Wallet Restructuring

Metals Performance in 2025

In 2025, Bitcoin fell by 6%, and Ethereum dropped 11%, whereas gold surged over 60% and silver rose 147%.
Traditional stock indexes like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 outperformed most cryptocurrencies.
Investment moves indicate comfort in holding metals or cash amid uncertain crypto sentiment.

While some analysts project a potential recovery for the crypto market in 2026, large wallets continue shifting towards stable and metal-linked assets, highlighting the uncertainty in investor sentiment.