The Ethereum Foundation has announced plans to sell 1,000 ETH, worth around $4.5 million, as ETH prices exceed $4,500 for the first time since mid-September.
The sale disclosed on October 4th will be performed using Cowswap’s Time Weighted Average Price (TWAP) feature. This automated tool spreads large transactions over time to prevent sudden market disruptions.
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Ethereum Foundation’s 17th ETH Sale of the year updates market discussion
By using TWAP, the foundation aims to reduce price volatility, minimize slippage and ensure a more balanced running price.
Institutional investors and the Cryptocurrency often rely on similar strategies to offload large holdings without causing sharp price fluctuations.
As a result, the proceeds are converted to Stablecoins, funding ongoing projects such as ecosystem research, developer grants, and community contributions.
The sale is consistent with a broader strategy of leveraging credit tools while managing the Treasury more efficiently, according to the foundation.
Meanwhile, data from Strategic ETH Reserve shows the foundation’s 17th ETH sales in 2025. The remaining balance is currently close to 222,720 ETH, which is around $1 billion at its current price.
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Frequent sales have sparked concern among community members, who argue that such activities can create bearish feelings and weaken investors’ trust.
While some critics have questioned the repeated sales optics with bullish momentum, others see the move as a necessary step towards responsible financial management.
Crypto researcher Naly suggested that the foundation could “emphasize the power of Defi” by using decentralized tools to generate liquidity rather than selling tokens entirely.
Naly said, “We proposed to supply ETH to Aave, earn interest, borrow and fund Stablecoins using defined capital.”
Advocates say this method will allow them to maintain exposure to ETH’s potential while accessing cost liquidity.
Still, not all feedback is negative.
Several community members praise the foundation for publicly unveiling the sale. According to them, this practice is rare in large crypto organizations.
According to Beincrypto data, Ethereum was around $4,500 at press time, up 12% from last week’s low.
