Ethereum
Ethereum Consolidates But Open Interest Points to Potential Breakout

Ethereum is now demonstrating steady price growth, posting a 6% rise in the past day as the broader cryptocurrency market rallied. This upward momentum follows news of a US executive order establishing a national digital asset stockpile, contributing to a positive market environment.
Amid this backdrop, CryptoQuant analyst ShayanBTC has provided a fresh perspective on Ethereum’s current trajectory. Shayan highlights an interesting divergence between the increasing open interest in Ethereum futures and the price, which has yet to reach previous highs.
Growing Futures Market and Divergent Price Action
According to Shayan in a post recently uploaded on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, Ethereum’s open interest—an indicator of active futures contracts—has surged to its highest levels in recent weeks, indicating heightened market participation and growing interest among traders.
The analyst notes that the rise in ETH’s open interest and slow price response suggests a disconnect between market sentiment and price performance. While futures traders appear optimistic, this optimism has not yet translated into Ethereum breaking key resistance levels. The analyst wrote:
Interestingly, there is a divergence between Ethereum’s price and futures market activity. Despite the significant increase in open interest, the price has yet to break its previous highs, showcasing a potential imbalance between market expectations and price action.
Shayan also notes that elevated open interest could lead to volatility. Historically, large buildups in open interest have been followed by significant price swings as positions are liquidated.
Although the direction of the next move remains uncertain, current activity and sentiment lean toward a potential bullish breakout. Shayan suggested that if Ethereum can surpass critical resistance, it could pave the way for a more prolonged rally.
Market Concerns And Bearish Indicators
In contrast, another CryptoQuant analyst, Darkfost, presents a more cautious outlook. Darkfost points to a range of bearish factors, including increasing Ethereum inflows and reserves on Binance.
According to the data shared by Darkfost, since September 2024, Ethereum inflows have consistently outpaced outflows, leading to a rise in exchange reserves. This trend reflects selling pressure, as more Ethereum is moved to exchanges, potentially indicating an intent to sell rather than hold.
Additionally, Binance’s taker buy-sell ratio has remained bearish for months, showing a consistent dominance of sell orders. Darkfost reveals that the shift in these metrics suggests that some investors may be locking in profits or reallocating capital elsewhere, leading to a more cautious market sentiment.
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Ethereum
Ethereum Addresses Holding Over 10,000 ETH Droped To 919 In Two Weeks – Insights

Ethereum is trading at low levels after failing to reclaim the $2,500 mark, leaving the market uncertain about its next move. Analysts remain divided, with some calling for a continued drop as ETH’s price action remains unstable, while others see signs of a potential recovery forming at key support levels.
Top analyst Ali Martinez shared on-chain data from Glassnode, revealing that the number of Ethereum addresses holding more than 10,000 ETH has dropped to 919, down from 999 in late February. This suggests that whales have been selling heavily during the latest correction, likely driven by fear and liquidity issues. The capitulation of big players is often a bearish sign, signaling uncertainty among institutional investors and raising concerns about further downside risk.

Despite this wave of selling, Ethereum has held a key demand level around $2,200, suggesting that a potential reversal could be forming. If ETH manages to stabilize at this level, it could build momentum for a rebound in the coming weeks.
The next few weeks will be crucial for ETH’s price action. If bulls regain control, Ethereum could attempt another push toward $2,500 and beyond. However, failure to hold current levels could result in another leg down, extending its bearish phase and keeping traders on edge.
Price Action Details: Key Levels To Watch
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading at $2,300, stuck in a range after failing to hold above $2,500 or break below $2,000. The market remains uncertain, with volatility swinging ETH’s price up and down, preventing a clear trend from forming.

For bulls to confirm a recovery rally, a push above the $2,500-$2,600 range is essential. Reclaiming this zone would signal strong buying momentum, potentially shifting sentiment back in favor of bulls. Without this move, Ethereum remains at risk of continued consolidation or another leg down.
However, for now, the main focus is on holding the $2,200 demand level. This key support zone has kept ETH from breaking lower, but if it fails, selling pressure could intensify, pushing Ethereum toward sub-$2,000 levels.
With market uncertainty still high, traders are watching whether ETH can stabilize above $2,200 or gain momentum toward higher resistance levels. Until Ethereum breaks out of its current range, volatility is expected to continue, keeping both bulls and bears cautious about the next major price move.
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Ethereum Flashing Bullish Signals, But Rising Exchange Reserves Raise Concerns

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is flashing multiple bullish signals that suggest a potential upside move. However, rising exchange reserves are tempering this optimism.
Has Ethereum Formed A Local Bottom?
Ethereum has dropped nearly 20% over the past two weeks, falling from approximately $2,805 on February 23 to just above $2,200 at the time of writing. This decline has wiped out $80 billion from ETH’s market cap.
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Despite this sharp pullback, crypto analysts are pointing to several bullish indicators that could signal an impending price reversal. Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader, for instance, has highlighted that ETH is following the Wyckoff Reaccumulation Pattern.
For those unfamiliar, the Wyckoff Reaccumulation Pattern is a technical analysis method developed by Richard Wyckoff. In the context of ETH’s current price action, this pattern suggests that the asset may be entering an accumulation phase before a potential upward movement.
The analyst further noted that the “spring phase” has just been triggered – indicating a possible bear trap where a brief dip below support levels misleads sellers, potentially setting the stage for a rally. A bounce from this level could see ETH climb to $4,000.

In a separate X post, Merlijn The Trader also pointed to a bullish divergence in Ethereum’s 4-hour chart. According to the analyst, ETH’s next immediate target is $2,700 before moving higher. Fellow crypto analyst CryptoGoos echoed these sentiments.

Beyond technical indicators, whale activity has added to the bullish sentiment surrounding ETH. In an X post, crypto analyst Ted noted:
Ethereum whale bought 17,855 ETH worth $36,000,000 at an average price of $2,054. Total holding $2,530,000,000 Ethereum. You think this is going down? Think again.
Rising Exchange Reserves May Spoil The Party
On the bearish side, crypto analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that ETH reserves on exchanges have been steadily rising. Over the past two weeks, more than 610,000 ETH has been transferred to exchanges, which could increase selling pressure.

Martinez’s analysis aligns with a recent report that found that despite ETH’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) being at a multi-year low, there could still be further downside in store for the digital currency.
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Indeed, ETH has been marred by significant bearish sentiment due to its relatively weak price performance over the past two years compared to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP.
However, extreme bearish sentiment could act as a contrarian signal, setting the stage for a surprise rally. At press time, ETH trades at $2,200, up 6% in the past 24 hours.

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Ethereum Surges Nearly 10% As MVRV Ratio Drops Below 1—Bigger Rally Incoming?

Ethereum’s price has mirrored Bitcoin’s recent market movements. ETH experienced a rollercoaster performance earlier this week before rebounding with a 10% increase in the past 24 hours. This recovery follows a broader market correction that initially led to fear among investors.
While Ethereum’s performance remains closely linked to Bitcoin’s price action, recent on-chain data suggests that ETH may enter a renewed accumulation phase.
MVRV Ratio and Institutional Accumulation Trends
A post uploaded on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform by a contributor known as Mac has particularly pointed out Ethereum’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio, which suggests the asset is currently undervalued.
The latest data indicates that large-scale investors are increasing their ETH holdings, signaling potential support at key price levels. According to Mac, these accumulation patterns could influence Ethereum’s trajectory in the coming weeks.
Mac revealed that the MVRV ratio, a key on-chain metric used to assess whether an asset is overvalued or undervalued, has fallen below 1 for Ethereum. Historically, such levels indicate an undervalued zone, meaning that Ethereum is trading close to the average purchase price of all holders, including institutional investors.
ETH MVRV: Reaching a Highly Undervalued Zone
“When MVRV falls below 1, it signals entry into an undervalued zone in the cycle, indicating an opportunity to buy at a level close to the average purchase price of all holders (including whale investors).” – By @MAC_D46035 pic.twitter.com/urj348TZng
— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 5, 2025
The analyst also mentioned that in past market cycles, when Ethereum’s MVRV dropped below 1, it was followed by notable price recoveries. Additionally, there has been a surge in the number of ETH accumulation addresses—wallets that receive ETH but have never withdrawn.
This suggests that large investors and institutions are strategically increasing their holdings, particularly at the current price range of $2,200–$2,300, where the realized price for whale investors is concentrated. This level is expected to act as a strong support zone, reinforcing the possibility of sustained accumulation.
Market Conditions and Long-Term Ethereum Outlook
Beyond accumulation trends, macroeconomic factors continue to play a role in shaping Ethereum’s price movements. Mac noted that liquidity policies in the US, particularly the Trump administration’s trade and monetary policies, have so far influenced risk asset performance, including cryptocurrencies.
Stricter monetary policies and inflation concerns could contribute to “sharp price drops.” Despite this possibility, Mac concluded, noting:
However, Ethereum still maintains its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and is a proven network with thousands of mature DeFi projects. As such, institutional investors are likely to accumulate more in this undervalued zone. Therefore, from a long-term perspective, the outlook for Ethereum remains positive.
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