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On-chain / Explainer

A whale transfer does not always mean a sale

Read the transaction before drawing a conclusion.

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A blockchain transfer records assets moving between addresses. It does not automatically reveal the owner’s intention or prove that a sale happened.

Exchange deposits, internal wallet reorganizations and custody changes can resemble each other. A confirmed swap gives stronger evidence of a trade than a transfer alone.

Original source: Ethereum.org

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