Peter Thiel Fully Exits ETHZilla Corporation Holdings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 18 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Complete Exit: Peter Thiel and his Founders Fund have fully exited their position in ETHZilla Corporation (NASDAQ:ETHZ), with the latest Schedule 13G filing indicating a 0.0% stake as of December 31, marking a total withdrawal from the Ethereum treasury firm.
- Shareholding Shift: Earlier filings from August 11 showed Thiel held 11,592,241 shares, representing 7.5% of the class, and this complete liquidation signals a significant loss of confidence in ETHZ, which could negatively impact market perception of the company.
- Increased Short Pressure: Short interest in ETHZ rose from 2.71 million to 2.85 million shares during the latest reporting period, representing 15.08% of the company's publicly available float, indicating a more pessimistic market outlook and increasing the risk of stock price volatility.
- Price Dynamics: ETHZilla shares fell 0.85% to $3.48 on Wednesday, nearing a 52-week low of $2.99, reflecting market concerns about its future prospects, particularly in light of the major shareholder's exit.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
