Ethena [ENA], the stablecoin protocol known for its synthetic dollar USDe, is increasingly gaining traction beyond its core use case. However, recent activity by a wallet linked to the Ethena team has stirred investor concern, especially as ENA struggles to generate returns. A major token unlock and subsequent exchange transfers suggest the possibility of looming sell pressure.
Project Wallet Moves $5.68M Worth of ENA
A multisignature wallet associated with Ethena Labs recently transferred 17 million ENA—worth approximately $5.68 million—to Flowdesk. From there, Flowdesk directed 12.75 million ENA ($4.57M) to Binance, 2 million ENA ($667.8K) to Gate.io, and 2.25 million ENA ($751.3K) to Bybit. This movement followed a 171.88 million ENA unlock from the seed sale allocation, accounting for 2.82% of the total circulating supply. Such significant transfers to exchanges often precede sell-offs, heightening the risk of downward price pressure.
Whale 0x41Fc deposited 17M $ENA($5.41M) into #Binance, #Bybit, and #Gateio via Flowdesk ~40 minutes ago.https://t.co/rIxNZpIgko pic.twitter.com/qEJOnWsDMy
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 5, 2025
Technical Reversal in Sight Despite 8% Drop
Following these transactions, ENA’s price dropped nearly 8% in 24 hours, as the market struggled to digest the sudden increase in supply. Despite the dip, technical indicators hint at a potential reversal. A rounded bottom pattern on the chart suggests gradual accumulation, potentially leading to an upward breakout if momentum builds. Key resistance levels lie at $0.7983, $0.9890, and $1.2635, while any decline below $0.30 could invalidate the bullish setup.
Coinbase Listing and Real-World Asset Expansion
Adding to the bullish narrative, Coinbase announced plans to list ENA on June 5th, contingent on liquidity conditions. The ENA/USD trading pair will roll out in phases, potentially boosting exposure and liquidity. Beyond exchange listings, Ethena Labs is collaborating with Securitize to develop a blockchain tailored to real-world assets (RWA). Institutional interest in RWA infrastructure is rising, with USDe nearing its previous $6 billion peak in May. Additionally, the protocol’s FDV-to-revenue ratio has dropped to cycle lows—indicating stronger valuations amid increased adoption.
As Ethena expands its use cases, investors will be watching closely to see whether technical support and real-world integration can offset current sell-side risks.
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