- ETH sees major ETF inflows and whale buying.
- Retail wallets are selling amid price stagnation.
- Supply is shifting to stronger hands before a potential breakout.
Smart Money Is Buying—But ETH Price Isn’t Moving?
Ethereum is currently in an unusual position. On one hand, bullish fundamentals are stacking up: ETF inflows are strong, digital asset trusts (DATs) are buying aggressively, and even high-level whales are rotating billions from Bitcoin into ETH . On the other hand, the price remains stagnant.
So, what’s going on? The answer lies in who’s buying—and who’s selling.
While institutions and whales are loading up, smaller holders—those with 100 to 1,000 ETH—are offloading their bags. This wave of retail selling is absorbing much of the buying pressure, which is why the price hasn’t moved significantly. Yet.
From Weak to Strong Hands: Classic Pre-Breakout Setup
This exact setup has played out before every major ETH run. Supply gradually shifts from “weak hands” (retail traders, short-term holders) to “strong hands” (institutions, long-term whales). As retail sells into strength, whales and funds accumulate quietly, preparing for the next leg up.
On-chain data confirms this pattern:
- 100–1k ETH wallets are decreasing.
- 10k–100k ETH wallets are rising fast.
- ETF inflows remain consistently strong, signaling institutional confidence.
This kind of silent accumulation often precedes explosive price action—once the selling pressure dries up, a supply shock kicks in.
The Calm Before the Storm?
ETH’s price may be flat now, but behind the scenes, the landscape is shifting. Smart money is positioning early, while retail exits at local highs or breakeven levels. It’s a classic “shakeout before breakout” scenario.
For long-term holders, this is not the time to panic. The fundamentals remain strong, and the redistribution of supply suggests ETH could be gearing up for a powerful move—once the weak hands are fully out.
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