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Story: Ethereum Whale Moves $159M as Market Shows Signs of Caution

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Ethereum Price Dips Amid Market Uncertainty. At the time of writing, Ethereum (ETH) trades around $2,480, down nearly 5% over the past day.

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Whales Accumulate During Dips but Momentum Weakens. Data from blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shows that since February, the number of Ethereum…

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Profit Margins Narrowing, Sell Pressure Could Follow. The recent $159 million transfer by a whale signals a possible early step toward profit-taking.

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Institutional Interest Remains Strong. Despite these warning signs, institutional demand appears resilient.

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What the Data Suggests for Traders. The overall picture is one of cautious optimism mixed with increased risk.

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Final Thoughts. Ethereum’s recent whale activity and price behavior show that the market is at a critical juncture.

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A recent transfer of $159 million by an Ethereum whale has caught the attention of the crypto community amid signs that large investors are slowing their accumulation.

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Data from blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shows that since February, the number of Ethereum whale wallets—those holding more than 1,000 ETH—has increased significantly.

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However, as Ethereum surged back by roughly 50% in May to $2,700, whale accumulation started to slow.

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For Ethereum to avoid a sharp correction similar to February’s sell-off, maintaining critical support levels—especially around $2,350—is essential.

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Despite these warning signs, institutional demand appears resilient. Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to see steady inflows for the past month, showing that…

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The ETH/BTC trading ratio also reflects a cautious but firm stance. While it remains range-bound and indecisive, it has not broken down as sharply as during previous cycles.

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The overall picture is one of cautious optimism mixed with increased risk. Whales who endured significant losses earlier in the year are no longer aggressively buying but have…

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Traders should watch the $2,350 support level closely. Holding above this line may attract new buyers and maintain momentum.

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Sustained institutional interest and a relatively stable ETH/BTC ratio offer hope that Ethereum can consolidate and prepare for a potential next rally.

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