Ethereum Updates: Major Holders Increase Their Ethereum Stash Fivefold While BTC/ETH ETFs See Outflows—Altcoins Draw in $126 Million
- Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs lost $605M in outflows, contrasting with $126M inflows into Bitwise's Solana ETF (BSOL), highlighting shifting investor priorities toward altcoins. - Ethereum's largest whale quintupled ETH holdings to $138M while closing Bitcoin longs, reinforcing institutional confidence in Ethereum's long-term potential amid stable technical indicators. - Solana's ETF success ($545M total inflows) reflects growing institutional demand for altcoins despite 16% price declines, driven by it
Last week, spot ETFs for Bitcoin (BTC) and
In contrast to these outflows, altcoin ETFs are attracting heightened interest. Bitwise’s
Ethereum’s recent price movement has also been in focus. Although the token dipped to $3,975 amid ETF withdrawals, it has maintained support at its upward trendline and the 200-day EMA ($3,540), indicating short-term strength, as emphasized by a
The altcoin story is not limited to Solana. Lido DAO’s community is preparing to vote on a liquidity buyback plan designed to cut down the supply of
Technical outlooks for Bitcoin remain cautiously positive. The cryptocurrency has held above its $111,000 support, with the 200-day EMA ($108,000) providing an additional safety net, as mentioned in the Sahm Capital analysis. Market participants are watching for a potential bounce toward $128,000, dependent on key trendlines holding. Ethereum faces a similar scenario, with the $3,900–$3,600 range crucial for a short-term rebound.
The gap between ETF outflows and on-chain strength points to temporary portfolio adjustments rather than a deeper market issue. As Bold Crypto Tony and others suggest buying altcoins during downturns, attention is turning to whether Ethereum and Solana can benefit from institutional investments and technical stability.
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