Ether holders are feeling increased pressure as recent market activity reveals. In the past week, a significant 312,183 ETH, valued at approximately $751 million, has been moved to exchanges.
This move suggests rising uncertainty among investors about the future of Ethereum.
Since The Merge in September 2022, Ethereum has seen a notable drop of 44% against Bitcoin. The ETH/BTC ratio has fallen to 0.0425, its lowest level since April 2021. This decline reflects a broader trend of Ethereum lagging behind Bitcoin in terms of value and investor confidence.
Currently, Bitcoin is priced at $56,500, while Ethereum stands at $2,390. Looking at historical highs, Bitcoin reached a peak of $73,700, which is 30.4% higher than its current value. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s all-time high was $4,870, representing a 103.8% increase from its current price.
In addition to these price movements, September 5 saw significant net outflows in Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The total net outflow from Ethereum spot ETFs was $152,700. Among these, Grayscale’s ETHE experienced a substantial net outflow of $7.39 million in a single day. Conversely, Grayscale’s mini ETF ETH saw a net inflow of $7.24 million on the same day.
These trends highlight growing investor concerns and shifting market dynamics for Ethereum, as the cryptocurrency struggles to maintain its position in the competitive digital asset landscape.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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