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Story: Ethereum Whales Accumulate $365M as $3.4K Breakout Looms

By Maheen Hernandez

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Ethereum appears to be gaining strong support from major investors, as recent on-chain activity reveals significant accumulation by high-net-worth wallets.

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Whale Moves Highlight Long-Term Confidence

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The strategic nature of Galaxy Digital’s transfer, done via OTC rather than through public exchanges, hints at long-term positioning rather than short-term speculation.

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Additionally, this transaction followed a rapid 12-hour period in which 89,000 ETH—worth over $230 million—was withdrawn from exchanges.

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One of the more bullish signs for Ethereum is the continued drop in exchange reserves. In the past day alone, reserves fell by 0.

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This behavior typically points to reduced selling pressure, as long-term holders tend to store assets in private wallets rather than keeping them on trading platforms.

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Shift in Holder Demographics Shows Bullish Tilt

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On-chain analysis reveals a subtle but important shift in who’s holding Ethereum. Over the past month, the share of ETH held by whales—wallets with large balances—has increased…

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In contrast, smaller retail wallets have seen their holdings decline by 1.37%. This redistribution of ETH from smaller traders to larger, more patient entities often sets the…

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Large Transactions Spike as Retail Cools Off

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Further supporting this outlook is a dramatic rise in high-value transactions. Transfers ranging between $1 million and $10 million surged by over 143%, while those above $10…

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Conversely, transactions under $1 fell sharply, indicating decreased enthusiasm from retail traders.

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Technical Structure Signals Bullish Breakout Potential

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From a technical standpoint, Ethereum appears to be forming a classic bullish continuation pattern—a cup and handle—on the daily chart.

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The neckline of this pattern sits at approximately $2,830. A break above this level, particularly if accompanied by strong trading volume, could trigger a move toward the next…

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