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Arthur Hayes Takes Profits on ETH, ENA and UNI Citing Macro Risks

TradingGain Newsroom·4d ago·24 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC

Arthur Hayes, through Maelstrom, has exited its directional crypto positions and taken profits on Ethereum, Ethena, Uniswap and other tokens. On-chain analysts are tracking about $26 million in related token sales. Hayes pointed to rising macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty as the reason, so traders may watch whether other large holders follow.

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Why it matters

A well-known crypto investor is reducing exposure to major altcoins like Ethereum and Uniswap.
Analysts are tracking about $26 million in token sales, which can signal selling pressure.
Hayes cited macro and geopolitical uncertainty, a risk factor that can affect the whole crypto market.

What to watch next

Watch on-chain data for further token sales and any follow-up analysis from Santiment on the moves.

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