Ethereum’s Skyward Soar: Infini Hacker’s Hasty Exit ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ฐ

Ethereum, the enigmatic force of the digital cosmos, ascended once more, as the crypto market reclaimed its bullish spirit after a brief two-day respite. ๐ŸŒ 

The illustrious altcoin, a beacon of hope for many, soared past the $400 billion market cap, a testament to its resilience. ETH, with a 9% leap in the past 24 hours, now trades at $3,430, a price that whispers of past glories and future dreams. ๐ŸŒ 

Yet, let us not forget, Ethereum, like a seasoned actor on the world’s stage, has seen its share of ups and downs. It remains 30% below its 2021 zenith of $4,891, a reminder that even the mighty can falter. ๐ŸŒ 

The global crypto market cap, a symphony of numbers and dreams, reached an all-time high (ATH) of $3.83 trillion today, with daily trading volumes surpassing $200 billion. The market sentiment, a barometer of human greed, sits comfortably in the “greed” zone. ๐ŸŒ 

Institutional interest, the silent giant, played a pivotal role in Ethereum’s latest ascent. Spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US saw an ATH net inflow of $726.6 million on July 16, according to Farside Investors. BlackRockโ€™s ETHA fund, the titan among titans, led the charge with an inflow of nearly $500 million. These investment vehicles have attracted over $6.5 billion in net inflows, a testament to the enduring faith in Ethereum. ๐ŸŒ 

Infini Hacker’s Hasty Exit

Ethereum’s meteoric rise, a spectacle for all to see, triggered a sudden and unexpected selloff by the Infini hacker. ๐Ÿš€

Infini, a blockchain-focused neobank in Hong Kong, fell victim to a heist on February 24, losing 49.5 million USDC. The hacker, with the finesse of a master thief, converted USDC to the decentralized stablecoin DAI and, in a stroke of genius, purchased 17,696 ETH at an average price of $2,798. ๐Ÿš€

On-chain data from Arkham, the digital detective, reveals that the exploiter has begun to liquidate ETH tokens. The attackerโ€™s address has already sold 1,770 ETH for 5.88 million DAI and sent 3,501 ETH to Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer platform that ensures anonymity. ๐Ÿš€

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2025-07-17 11:51