FTX and Alameda Research Transfer $75 Million in Ether to Wintermute
- Wallets linked to the Alameda Research and FTX bankruptcy estate transferred a total of approximately 27,373 ether, valued at about $75 million.
- A single transaction of 23,639 ether, worth roughly $65 million, was flagged by PeckShieldAlert as being sent to a Wintermute wallet.
- Onchain analyst EmberCN reported that six wallets collectively sent the ether to Wintermute.
- The transfers were tracked on the Arkham intelligence platform, revealing significant movements from labeled addresses.
- The transfers may indicate intentions to sell or hedge large positions without directly using an exchange.
These transactions highlight ongoing activities related to the FTX bankruptcy proceedings and the role of market makers like Wintermute in handling large crypto assets. The data does not confirm if Wintermute has sold the ether or if these actions are part of creditor repayments.
In total, wallets associated with FTX and Alameda transferred nearly $75 million in ether to Wintermute, indicating significant financial maneuvers within the crypto market.(Source)
