Was Vitalik Buterin really abandoning Ethereum? When headlines screamed about the founder selling his ETH in early 2026, panic swept the crypto community. But the on-chain data tells a completely different story.
In this video, we follow the money from wallet to wallet, examine the transparent blockchain evidence, and reveal the truth behind Vitalik's $6.6M ETH sale. You'll discover why this wasn't a founder losing faith, but rather a pre-announced philanthropic funding plan that perfectly aligns with his decade-long track record.
Learn how to separate FUD from facts, understand the difference between market noise and on-chain signals, and see why sometimes the scariest headlines hide the most innocent explanations.
Chapters 0:00 - Intro: The Panic That Swept Crypto 0:42 - Setting the Stage: The Market Meltdown 1:47 - What Vitalik Actually Announced 2:40 - Following the On-Chain Trail 2:55 - Understanding the Gnosis Safe 3:40 - Historical Context: Vitalik's Philanthropy Pattern 4:26 - FUD vs Reality Comparison 4:51 - The Real Market Impact 5:15 - Final Thoughts: Noise vs Signal
