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Ethereum treasury firm BTCS sold ether at a loss to keep $64 million Aave loan healthy
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Shaurya Malwa
Source published: 13/11/2026, 07:05:29 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 07:26:02 UTC
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Briefings
A Nasdaq-listed firm named BTCS sold Ethereum to maintain a $64 million Aave loan, which faces liquidation risk if ETH drops below $1,700. The company holds 46,676 ETH as collateral, and the loan's eligibility depends on ETH price stability. This transaction occurred in late 2026, with no further details on the sale price or specific market drivers.
Key points
- BTCS sold Ethereum to preserve a $64 million Aave loan, which is at risk of liquidation if ETH falls below $1,700.
- The firm holds 46,676 ETH as collateral, and the loan's eligibility hinges on ETH price stability.
Context
BTCS is a Nasdaq-listed company that uses Ethereum as collateral for an Aave loan. The loan is currently at risk of liquidation if ETH price drops below $1,700. The firm sold ETH to maintain the loan's value, which is a strategic financial move in the crypto market.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the sale of ETH and the loan's liquidation threshold. No specific sale price, transaction date, or market context is provided. The article is unverified and preprint status is unknown.
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