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Ethereum Large Holders Stepping Back In With Strong Accumulation, Is A Major Rally Finally Close?

Ethereum is showing signs of renewed accumulation by large holders, suggesting potential upward momentum despite recent price volatility. After briefly surpassing $3,000, ETH faced a pullback, but on-chain data indicates whales (addresses holding 1,000+ ETH) have been aggressively buying. Since December 26, these large investors have acquired over 120,000 ETH worth approximately $350 million. This cohort now controls about 70% of the circulating supply, demonstrating strong confidence. Institutional activity further supports this trend. Investment firm Trend Research has accumulated over 601,074 ETH (valued at $1.83 billion) and borrowed nearly $1 billion in stablecoins to purchase more. Additionally, public company Bitmine Immersion bought another 44,463 ETH last week. This significant accumulation by both whales and institutions indicates smart money is positioning for a potential major rally, even as ETH trades around $2,951.

bitcoinist12/30 19:15

Ethereum Large Holders Stepping Back In With Strong Accumulation, Is A Major Rally Finally Close?

bitcoinist12/30 19:15

Why XRP’s rich list matters more than price right now

XRP's price has dropped nearly 50%, but the key story lies in its supply and ownership structure. Over 6 million wallets hold only small amounts (≤500 XRP), while a significant portion of the supply is locked in escrow or held by a few large wallets. This means the truly liquid, tradable supply is shrinking, as evidenced by declining exchange balances despite heavy selling pressure. The cost to accumulate XRP has also risen sharply, pricing out many retail buyers. Consequently, even a modest return of demand could lead to disproportionately sharp price increases due to the constrained available supply.

ambcrypto12/30 04:03

Why XRP’s rich list matters more than price right now

ambcrypto12/30 04:03

Ethereum Staking Demand Rises as Entry Queue Overtakes Exit Queue

Ethereum staking demand has recently surged, with the entry queue for new validators exceeding the exit queue for the first time in about six months. Approximately 739,824 ETH is awaiting activation, compared to only 349,867 ETH waiting to exit, resulting in a nearly two-week wait to join versus a quicker exit process. This shift indicates growing confidence in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake mechanism, as more holders choose to stake rather than cash out. The trend reversal is partly driven by institutional players, such as BitMine, which staked over 342,560 ETH (worth around $1 billion) in just two days. These large-scale stakers are prioritizing long-term yields and network participation over immediate liquidity. The upcoming Pectra upgrade is expected to further streamline staking and improve scalability. Historically, such spikes in staking demand have correlated with improved market sentiment and reduced selling pressure. With more ETH in circulation being locked, supply constraints may decrease volatility and support price stability. The current staking momentum suggests growing holder confidence in Ethereum’s long-term prospects.

TheNewsCrypto12/29 15:34

Ethereum Staking Demand Rises as Entry Queue Overtakes Exit Queue

TheNewsCrypto12/29 15:34

Silver Soars: 25% Surge in 10 Days, Should You Chase or Run Now?

Silver prices surged 25% in 10 days, driven by China's announcement of export licenses for silver starting January 1, creating a significant physical supply squeeze. Key bearish risks include potential tax-related selling in early January, a stronger US dollar, and CME margin hikes—though the latter is less impactful than in 2011 due to already-high margin requirements. The copper substitution narrative is overhyped; transitioning solar production would take at least 4 years, and silver demand remains inelastic until prices reach ~$134/oz. Bullish factors dominate: severe backwardation in London, massive physical premiums in Shanghai ($$91/oz vs. COMEX $$77/oz), and China's export restrictions tightening global supply. Solar/AI demand is structurally accelerating, with silver use in photovoltaics expected to rise. Speculative positioning isn't crowded, and ETFs are accumulating. Volatility has repriced, anticipating further upside. Short-term pullbacks are likely, but the long-term structural bull case remains intact.

marsbit12/29 07:35

Silver Soars: 25% Surge in 10 Days, Should You Chase or Run Now?

marsbit12/29 07:35

Bitcoin Retail Demand Crashes Below $400M — What Does This Mean For Price?

Bitcoin's Q4 2025 performance has been marked by significant corrections, with prices dropping as low as $80,000. Recent on-chain data indicates fading retail participation, particularly in the $0–$10,000 transaction range, signaling a lack of new retail inflows since mid-December. Retail transfer volume has fallen to the $375–400 million range, reflecting apathy rather than panic selling. This suggests reduced upward momentum but limited downward pressure. Analysts expect Bitcoin to remain in a consolidation phase between $85,000 and $90,000 unless a major catalyst emerges. Some remain optimistic about 2026 due to potential rate cuts and capital rotation, while others warn corrections may extend into Q1. Bitcoin currently trades around $87,401.

bitcoinist12/28 14:02

Bitcoin Retail Demand Crashes Below $400M — What Does This Mean For Price?

bitcoinist12/28 14:02

Chainlink’s breakout odds – What next after large wallets absorb supply?

Large Chainlink withdrawals from Binance, including a new wallet removing over 329k LINK, signal a shift toward long-term holding and reduced exchange supply. The Chainlink Reserve also grew by nearly 90k LINK, further tightening available supply and easing selling pressure. Despite this, the price has not surged, indicating deliberate accumulation rather than speculative buying. LINK is trading within a key zone between $11.75 support and $14.65 resistance, with a clean break above potentially leading toward $16.66. Persistent buy-side demand and positive spot taker CVD indicate sustained absorption of sell orders. Liquidation data shows shorts significantly outweighing longs, confirming reduced downside pressure and seller exhaustion. In summary, reduced exchange supply, steady accumulation, and controlled leverage create a supportive environment for LINK, with limited downside risk as long as it holds above $11.75. A breakout above resistance appears increasingly likely.

ambcrypto12/26 23:10

Chainlink’s breakout odds – What next after large wallets absorb supply?

ambcrypto12/26 23:10

Data Suggest Bitcoin May Be Entering A New Bear Phase, Warns CryptoQuant

Bitcoin may be transitioning into a new bear market phase, according to a CryptoQuant analysis by Woominkyu. The Bitcoin Cycle Momentum Indicator (BCMI) has declined to between 0.4 and 0.5, signaling a cooling period rather than a temporary pullback. Historically, cycle bottoms occur when BCMI falls to 0.25–0.35, suggesting further downside potential. Demand has sharply declined since early October, with institutional demand contracting. US spot Bitcoin ETFs became net sellers in Q4 2025, selling approximately 24,000 BTC. Perpetual futures funding rates dropped to their lowest since December 2023, indicating reduced risk appetite. Bitcoin's price has fallen below its 365-day moving average, a key bull-bear market indicator. If a bear market is confirmed, the realized price could be around $56,000, representing a 55% drawdown from recent all-time highs. Intermediate support is seen near $70,000. Bitcoin was trading at $87,635 at the time of writing, down 10% year-to-date and 30.5% from its peak above $126,000.

bitcoinist12/25 15:57

Data Suggest Bitcoin May Be Entering A New Bear Phase, Warns CryptoQuant

bitcoinist12/25 15:57

Year-End Liquidity Squeeze Keeps Bitcoin Capped Despite Rising Demand and Fed Cut Bets

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading within a narrow range around the high-$80,000s as thin year-end liquidity and cautious positioning offset improving demand signals. Prices are hovering near the breakeven point for many U.S. spot ETF holders, creating a key resistance zone. On-chain activity shows consolidation rather than strong buying or panic selling. While exchange outflows and whale accumulation suggest underlying demand, a clear breakout catalyst is lacking amid low holiday trading volumes. Gold’s meanwhile, has reached new all-time highs, reflecting a preference for traditional safe havens. Bitcoin may remain range-bound until liquidity improves in early 2026, despite growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

bitcoinist12/23 08:31

Year-End Liquidity Squeeze Keeps Bitcoin Capped Despite Rising Demand and Fed Cut Bets

bitcoinist12/23 08:31

IBIT drew $25B yet fell 9.5% – Bitcoin ETF slowdown explained!

Despite attracting substantial capital inflows of $25.4 billion in 2025, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded a 9.59% year-to-date drawdown, making it the only ETF on the Flow Leaderboard with negative returns. This underperformance occurred amid a broader slowdown in Bitcoin ETF flows, with total net assets dropping $36 billion from their peak to $114 billion. The decline reflects reduced institutional risk appetite and capital outflows during Bitcoin's extended weakness in Q4. However, the significant inflows during a challenging period suggest persistent investor conviction in Bitcoin rather than structural demand erosion. A recovery in institutional demand could restore ETF performance once market conditions stabilize.

ambcrypto12/22 18:03

IBIT drew $25B yet fell 9.5% – Bitcoin ETF slowdown explained!

ambcrypto12/22 18:03

Why XRP isn’t moving despite $1.2B in ETF demand

Despite over $1.2 billion in inflows into XRP spot ETFs and consistent institutional demand, the price of XRP has remained relatively stagnant, trading near $1.94. This price action occurs alongside a notable increase in accumulation by large wallets (whales), whose supply has climbed back toward 12.8%. Technical indicators show the asset trading below key moving averages, with RSI at 43 and low buying pressure. The convergence of institutional and whale activity suggests a shift in market control and positioning for a potential future move, even though a bullish price breakout has not yet occurred.

ambcrypto12/22 00:02

Why XRP isn’t moving despite $1.2B in ETF demand