Arkham Intelligence

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin$62,621.02 ETF (MSBT) has accumulated $83.6 million in Bitcoin$62,621.02 since launching this week, with $64.4 million currently held in tracked on-chain addresses, according to Arkham Intelligence. The move highlights accelerating institutional adoption and validates the trend of major financial firms building Bitcoin$62,621.02 treasuries.

The attacker behind the Polkadot$1.232 bridge exploit that drained $269K in bridged DOT has moved all stolen funds to Tornado Cash$9.339 for laundering, according to Arkham Intelligence. The exploit, which involved minting 1 billion fake bridged tokens on Ethereum$1,686.33, represents an ongoing security concern for cross-chain bridge protocols.

Arkham Intelligence flagged on-chain activity showing the Winklevoss twins purchasing Bitcoin$62,621.02 on Tuesday, April 15. The co-founders of Gemini exchange continue to accumulate BTC, reinforcing institutional interest in the asset amid ongoing macro volatility.

A whale tracked by Arkham is holding a $7.45M long position across Bitcoin$62,621.02, Ethereum$1,686.33, Hyperliquid, and meme tokens, up $1.27M in the past week.

Arkham Intelligence reported that Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy purchased $1 billion in Bitcoin$62,621.02, continuing the company's aggressive accumulation strategy and reinforcing institutional demand for the asset amid broader corporate treasury adoption trends.

Arkham Intelligence reports BlackRock purchased $600 million in Bitcoin$62,621.02, marking another major institutional accumulation move. The purchase underscores ongoing corporate and asset manager adoption of Bitcoin$62,621.02 as a treasury asset.

An attacker exploited a Polkadot$1.232 third-party bridge to mint 1 billion DOT tokens on Ethereum$1,686.33 and drain over $240,000 in ETH from liquidity pools. Security firm Arkham Intelligence tracked the exploit on-chain, raising fresh concerns about cross-chain bridge security in DeFi.

Iran has announced plans to require oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to pay a $1 per barrel toll in Bitcoin$62,621.02, according to research from Arkham Intelligence. The move includes strict verification and enforcement mechanisms, marking a significant step toward Bitcoin$62,621.02 adoption by a nation-state for critical infrastructure payments and potentially signaling Iran's use of crypto to circumvent international sanctions.

Bhutan has sold 6.3% of its Bitcoin$62,621.02 holdings, according to Arkham Intelligence. The Southeast Asian nation, which has been a notable Bitcoin$62,621.02 accumulator through mining operations, is now reducing its crypto exposure, potentially signaling a strategic shift in its digital asset management.

Crypto intelligence firm Arkham reported today that prominent analyst Tom Lee purchased $150 million worth of Ethereum$1,686.33, signaling institutional confidence in ETH. The large buy comes as Ethereum$1,686.33 shows renewed buyer interest amid broader crypto market recovery efforts.

Arkham Intelligence detected Marathon Digital moving 200 BTC to a wallet historically used for sales, marking the second such transfer in two months. While the move doesn't confirm an imminent sale, it has sparked speculation about potential liquidation by the major Bitcoin$62,621.02 holder.

Arkham Intelligence tracked the Drift Protocol exploiter moving $14.8K in SOL to new wallets today, marking continued activity from the $285M exploit that shook the DeFi sector last week. The fund movements suggest the exploiter is consolidating or attempting to obscure the stolen proceeds.

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor purchased another $330M in Bitcoin$62,621.02 today, continuing the firm's aggressive accumulation strategy. The move signals sustained institutional demand despite recent market volatility and adds to Strategy's growing Bitcoin$62,621.02 reserves.

An early Ethereum$1,686.33 whale who once held $538M in crypto bought $20M in ETH two weeks ago but just sold the entire position for $23.47M, locking in a quick gain. The move comes amid broader bearish sentiment and whale capitulation, raising questions about conviction in the current market rally.

Bitcoin$62,621.02 ETF outflows have come to a near halt, with major issuers selling only $16.6M last week. ARK Invest's ARKB ETF bucked the trend by purchasing $34.1M in Bitcoin$62,621.02, signaling a potential shift in institutional sentiment as large holders resume accumulation after weeks of selling pressure.

Arkham Intelligence published research examining whether Bitcoin$62,621.02 qualifies as a safe-haven asset, analyzing its volatility, correlation with equities and gold, and potential role during crises as institutional and sovereign adoption grows. The analysis arrives as geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty continue to test crypto markets.

Bitcoin$62,621.02 shorter James Wynn has been liquidated on Hyperliquid$42.37, with his account plummeting from approximately $100 million to just $900—a 99.1% loss. The dramatic collapse, highlighted by Arkham Intelligence, underscores the risks of leveraged short positions in volatile crypto markets.

Dragonfly Capital moved $2.12M in MNT tokens to Bybit exchange, marking the venture firm's first outflow in two months. The transfer suggests a tactical repositioning of their secondary holdings, with Dragonfly maintaining $107.29M in GGB tokens as their primary crypto position.

An on-chain tracker spotted a fresh wallet withdrawing $82M in ETH from FalconX exchange, with purchase patterns resembling known institutional buyers. The identity remains unconfirmed, but the large single transaction has sparked speculation about a major institutional move or strategic accumulation.

Arkham Intelligence flagged a suspicious timing: as the seven accounts behind a $2.78M XPL manipulation scheme on Hyperliquid were withdrawing their profits, another user simultaneously liquidated all his collateral, raising questions about whether he had advance warning of the scheme's collapse.

Arkham Intelligence released a breakdown of Ethereum$1,686.33's largest holders in 2026, mapping ownership across exchanges, ETF issuers, protocols, and major wallets to show the evolving distribution of the network's top asset.

The Ethereum$1,686.33 Foundation has staked an additional $46.51M ETH today, bringing its total staked position to $143.1M. The move signals institutional confidence in Ethereum$1,686.33 staking during a period of market volatility and suggests major players are accumulating at current price levels.

Arkham Intelligence uncovered a $3 million market manipulation scheme on Hyperliquid$42.37 where 7 coordinated accounts deposited $1.85M, used leverage to artificially pump XPL price, then simultaneously withdrew $4.63M in profits. The scheme explains XPL's recent 14% surge and positions the move as artificial rather than organic market interest.

The Ethereum$1,686.33 Foundation has staked $46.64M ETH, bringing their total staked holdings to $96.59M, signaling a strategic shift from selling to accumulation. The move underscores institutional confidence in Ethereum$1,686.33 as the network faces near-term price pressure.

Polymarket prediction markets on crude oil prices surged with over $3.5M in volume across 11 new markets betting on April WTI levels ranging from $60 to $200 per barrel. The activity reflects trader uncertainty about oil volatility amid geopolitical tensions, with significant positioning around $100-$150 price targets. Notably, a tracked whale has shorted $5M of crude oil, betting on a pullback.

Circle has minted $750 million in USDC$1.0005 stablecoin, signaling rising demand for the stablecoin as markets navigate ongoing volatility and regulatory scrutiny. The large issuance comes amid Fed pressure for stricter stablecoin oversight.

Arkham Intelligence has traced $278.5M stolen from Drift Protocol to four Ethereum$1,686.33 addresses following a malicious admin transfer. The exploit represents one of the largest DeFi hacks this year, with the attacker moving funds cross-chain to Ethereum$1,686.33 in an apparent attempt to evade detection or liquidate the stolen assets.

Arkham Intelligence has flagged BobbyBigSize, a trader linked to Fasanara Capital, for holding $45 million in short positions on Ethereum$1,686.33 while maintaining $70 million in total open perpetuals positions. The trader has accumulated $150 million in gains since late 2024, making this positioning a notable signal for ETH price direction.

Arkham Intelligence published analysis showing the top 100 crypto holders are dominated by exchanges, asset managers, governments, and DeFi protocols, highlighting the concentration of on-chain wealth among institutional entities.

Arkham Intelligence reports that high-profile Hyperliquid$42.37 trader Machi Big Brother has recovered his account to $1M after losing over $75M in leveraged trades over six months, despite being up $45M at peak. The trader is currently holding a $15.3M long position in Ethereum$1,686.33, signaling a return to aggressive positioning.