Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Whales Accumulate $2.17B Amid 92% Institutional Buying, $4.6B ETF Inflows Push Price Toward $4,000

Large Ethereum holders have been accumulating the cryptocurrency since early 2025, signaling a potential market shift as retail traders offload positions. On-chain data indicates that fresh wallets added 583,248 ETH ($2.17 billion) to their holdings since mid-July, with daily inflows reaching $159 million as of July 22. This accumulation coincided with Ethereum’s price rebound, approaching the $4,000 resistance level amid 92% institutional buying activity and $4.6 billion in ETF inflows [2][4]. Analysts suggest that institutional demand and whale-driven accumulation could position ETH for a breakout beyond $4,000, with some observers eyeing a $6,000 target as technical indicators align [2][5].

However, the market remains volatile. Large ETH holders have also engaged in significant selling activity, transferring 5,540.76 ETH ($20.09 million) to exchanges over 10 hours as of July 26. This transaction, attributed to two addresses with an estimated profit potential of $2.693 million, reflects profit-taking by long-term investors who acquired ETH between October 2024 and June 2025 at average costs of $2,940–$2,977. The move has introduced short-term selling pressure, with traders anticipating potential corrections near $3,600 [6].

The interplay between accumulation and distribution highlights a complex dynamic. While strategic buying by corporations and fresh institutional capital has nearly doubled large holder balances to 2.3 million ETH, the recent whale sell-off underscores crypto’s inherent volatility. Historical patterns show similar large-scale sales have triggered 5–10% price corrections within 48 hours, suggesting heightened liquidity risks for ETH in the near term [6]. Traders are monitoring key levels, including support at $3,200 and resistance at $3,800, as on-chain data and ETF flows shape sentiment.

Ethereum’s trajectory remains tied to its network upgrades and the balance between retail and institutional investors. While ETF inflows and whale accumulation provide a bullish foundation, the recent profit-taking serves as a reminder of the market’s susceptibility to sudden shifts. The ecosystem’s near-term performance will likely depend on the equilibrium between accumulation and distribution, dictating investor confidence and price stability [4][6].

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[1] [Ethereum Whales Accumulate as Retail Traders Sell SHIB](https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-whales-accumulate-retail-traders-sell-shib-inflows-surge-25587-price-dips-2507/)

[2] [Ethereum's Rebound Isn't Hype](https://cryptopotato.com/ethereums-rebound-isnt-hype-on-chain-signals-point-to-a-bigger-rally-ahead/)

[4] [Ethereum Nears $4000 Resistance](https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-nears-4-000-resistance-92-institutional-accumulation-4-6b-etf-inflows-eyes-6-000-breakout-2507/)

[5] [Ethereum's Resilience Points to Potential Breakout](https://www.cointribune.com/en/ethereums-resilience-points-to-potential-breakout/)

[6] [Large ETH Holders Sell 3810.76 ETH](https://blockchain.news/flashnews/large-eth-holders-sell-3810-76-eth-worth-13-92-million-in-10-hours-profit-and-trading-impact-analysis-eth)