Whale Buys $127 Million ETH Stabilizing Price Near $2,547

Ethereum has recently seen a significant boost in investor confidence, with a major whale purchasing 48,825 ETH worth $127 million during a brief market dip. This purchase, made at an average price of $2,605, has helped stabilize Ethereum's price, which is currently trading near $2,547. The whale's investment comes at a time when market volatility, caused by global unrest and the expiry of over 242,000 ETH options, has shaken prices. However, the put-call ratio is now at 1.20, and the pain point is at $2,700, suggesting that Ethereum could be setting up for a strong breakout.

Crypto analysts are optimistic about Ethereum's future, with some predicting that the cryptocurrency could surge to $10,000 or even $11,000. Ted Pillows and MerlijnTrader, two prominent analysts, point to four consecutive green candles on ETH’s two-week chart, mirroring Bitcoin’s behavior after the 2020 crash. They believe Ethereum could follow the same explosive path that Bitcoin took during the 2020–2021 bull cycle. Currently, Ethereum trades between $2,400 and $2,750, but many believe the real breakout is just ahead.

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