Ethereum whale Garrett Jin moved 577,896 $ETH worth $1.35 billion to Binance over four days, per Lookonchain.
An Ethereum whale identified as Garrett Jin deposited all 577,896 $ETH worth roughly $1.35 billion into Binance over four consecutive days, raising concerns about potential selling pressure. Lookonchain flagged the transfers on May 10 and 11.
Jin originally converted Bitcoin to Ethereum eight months ago when $ETH was trading at approximately $4,591. With $ETH now holding near $2,300, Lookonchain noted he is sitting on roughly $1.3 billion in unrealized losses. His position represents one of the largest single-wallet inflows to a centralised exchange in Ethereum’s recent trading history.
Why this move is triggering concern
A transfer to an exchange does not guarantee an immediate sale. Whales sometimes move funds for collateral posting, liquidity management, or OTC desk activity. The scale and the fact that Jin moved his entire position, however, has concentrated market attention.
CryptoQuant data shows total Ethereum exchange reserves climbed from 14.36 million $ETH on May 5 to 14.95 million $ETH in the days that followed, a sustained increase that signals broader accumulation on exchanges. Binance now holds approximately 3.62 million $ETH, equivalent to 24.6% of all $ETH held on centralised exchanges.
The broader supply picture has also been compounded by institutional activity. BlackRock and Fidelity deposited more than 35,000 $ETH into Coinbase Prime in the same week, adding further short-term supply. US spot Ethereum ETFs saw $103.6 million in net outflows on May 7, ending a four-day positive flow streak.
What analysts are watching
Market analyst Ted Pillows said $ETH must reclaim the $2,400 level to sustain recovery momentum, warning that failure to do so could push the asset back toward $2,100. He also noted a pattern of hourly Binance inflow surges throughout May that are adding supply pressure beyond Garrett Jin’s single position.
Ethereum whale activity has been a recurring market signal throughout 2026, with concentrated exchange inflows consistently drawing scrutiny from on-chain analysts monitoring whether large holders are positioning for exits or simply rotating collateral. $ETH held near $2,300 as of May 12 despite the elevated exchange supply, suggesting the market has not yet absorbed the move as a confirmed sell signal.
