Ethereum Whale Achieves Remarkable $7.5B Growth: A Decade of Crypto Success

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

ETH-3.676%

EPIC-3.654%

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Nov 27 2025

Epic Investment Journey: An anonymous Ethereum ICO whale turned an initial investment of $79,000 into a staggering $7.5 billion over 10 years, achieving a 9,833x return by holding onto 254,908 ETH purchased at $0.30 each.
Recent Sale and Strategy: The whale recently sold 20,000 ETH for $58 million, realizing a 735x gain on that portion, while still holding over $9 million in ETH, showcasing a disciplined HODLing strategy rather than active trading.
Ethereum's Growth: Ethereum has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs, with its transition to Proof-of-Stake enhancing its adoption and price stability, paralleling the whale's investment journey.
HODLing vs. Trading: Data indicates that long-term HODLers outperform traders by 200-300% in blue-chip cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the importance of patience and time in the market over trying to time trades.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

Ethereum Whale Achieves Remarkable $7.5B Growth: A Decade of Crypto Success

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