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Story: Ethereum Holds $3.6K as On-Chain Activity Reaches New Highs

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Sideways Price Action, But Strong Fundamentals. While Ethereum’s price action has been relatively flat, fluctuating between $3,380 and $3,874 over…

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Drop in Trading Volume Suggests Slower Market Pace. Despite the uptick in transaction count, overall trading activity is showing signs of cooling.

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Stablecoin Demand Boosts Ethereum Usage. One of the main drivers behind Ethereum’s rising transaction volume is the return of strong demand…

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Institutional Demand Continues to Rise. Alongside strong network metrics, Ethereum is also benefiting from growing institutional interest.

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Outlook: Strong Demand, But Waiting for a Breakout. While Ethereum’s price hasn’t shown strong movement recently, the underlying data suggests growing…

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Ethereum (ETH) continues to show resilience as it maintains a price above $3,600, backed by growing network activity and increased stablecoin usage.

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This price stability comes as Ethereum's on-chain performance strengthens, with daily transaction numbers approaching record highs. On August 6, the Ethereum network processed 1.

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While Ethereum’s price action has been relatively flat, fluctuating between $3,380 and $3,874 over the past week, this period of consolidation suggests a balanced battle between…

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Most technical oscillators, such as the Stochastic, Commodity Channel Index (CCI), and MACD, also show a neutral trend.

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If ETH breaks above $3,685 with strong momentum, the next resistance level could be around $3,920.

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Despite the uptick in transaction count, overall trading activity is showing signs of cooling. Daily trading volume has fallen by 15.6% to $22.

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This suggests that while Ethereum’s network is busier, traders may be taking a more cautious stance amid uncertain market direction.

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One of the main drivers behind Ethereum’s rising transaction volume is the return of strong demand for stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).

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The renewed interest in stablecoins comes in the wake of the U.S. passing the GENIUS Act, a legislative effort that offers regulatory clarity for dollar-backed digital assets.

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The resurgence of stablecoin activity has also helped Ethereum regain some ground lost last year to faster and cheaper alternatives like Solana (SOL).

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