Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH Worth USD 43 Million to Fund Ecosystem Development

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a strategic move to sell 10,000 ETH, valued at approximately USD 43 million. The sale was carried out as part of efforts to meet operational funding needs and support the development of the Ethereum ecosystem amid the evolving dynamics of the global crypto-asset market.

In its statement, EF explained that the asset release was a continuation of a treasury policy introduced in June 2025. This policy sets a maximum annual operational expenditure limit of 15% of available reserves, while ensuring sustainable funding to support activities for several years ahead.

The sale was executed gradually through centralized exchanges (CEX) rather than in a single large transaction. This approach was designed to minimize potential market pressure while maintaining price stability for ETH.

Proceeds from the sale will be allocated to three main areas: research and development (R&D) of the Ethereum network, grant distributions to third parties contributing to the ecosystem, and funding for infrastructure-strengthening programs to support the long-term growth of the Ethereum blockchain.

This step underscores the Ethereum Foundation’s commitment to managing funds prudently and sustainably, ensuring the ecosystem continues to grow amid rising operational costs as Ethereum’s blockchain technology sees broader adoption across multiple sectors.