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$$ETH — Smart Money Is Speaking Quietly, But Clearly Ethereum is currently in a classic accumulation phase that most retail participants tend to overlook until it’s too late. On-chain data highlighted by CW8900 and derived from CryptoQuant metrics shows a decisive shift in ETH ownership toward the largest holders in the network — wallets controlling more than 10,000 ETH. What makes this development important is not just the increase in large whale balances, but the context in which it’s happening. Smaller holders and mid-sized whales have been reducing exposure, likely driven by price volatility, fatigue, or short-term uncertainty. Meanwhile, the largest participants are doing the opposite — steadily absorbing supply with conviction. This is not emotional or momentum-driven behavior. Historically, large whales do not chase price during euphoric rallies. They accumulate when assets are undervalued, sentiment is mixed, and patience is required. That exact environment defines Ethereum’s current market structure. Since July, large holders have been increasing ETH exposure consistently despite unstable price action and weakening confidence across the broader market. This sustained behavior suggests long-term positioning rather than speculative trading. Even more notable is that the pace of accumulation has reached levels rarely seen outside of major market turning points. From a structural perspective, this represents redistribution rather than distribution. Weak hands are exiting, while strong hands are absorbing liquidity quietly. This process often precedes powerful expansions because supply becomes increasingly concentrated among holders with long-term time horizons. While accumulation does not imply an immediate price surge, it does signal rising confidence in Ethereum’s future valuation at current levels. Historically, similar phases have occurred before significant upside moves, once broader participation re-enters the market.

🚨JUST IN: JPMORGAN EXPLORES INSTITUTIONAL CRYPTO TRADING JPMorgan plans to let institutional clients trade crypto directly through its platform, per Bloomberg. This builds on prior moves like accepting $BTC and $ETH as loan collateral.

JUST IN: BlackRock deposits 2,019.39 $BTC worth $181.67M and 29,928 $ETH worth $91.29M into Coinbase - OnchainLens.

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