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Ethereum Fees Surge Amid DeFi Activity As Whales Accumulate Positions

Ehereum’s weekly transaction fees have reached their highest levels since April, driven by a surge in DeFi activity and portfolio rebalancing following this week’s $100,000 Bitcoin retracement.

This highlights the increasing demand for Ethereum’s network during volatile market conditions.

A notable whale activity was observed as address 0x148…640c8 capitalized on the recent price dip. Six hours ago, this wallet purchased 3,669 ETH, worth $14.23 million, at an average price of $3,878. With Ethereum’s current price at $3,918, this position has already yielded a floating profit of $145,000.

More Address Buys More $ETH

Four hours later, the same address added another 1,491 ETH to its holdings, investing approximately $5.83 million. In total, the address has acquired 5,160 ETH over the past 11 hours, with a cumulative cost of $20.06 million and an average purchase price of $3,887. This strategic buying during market dips underscores confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential.

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On the institutional side, Ethereum spot ETFs have seen sustained inflows, reflecting growing interest from traditional finance. On December 12 alone, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $274 million, marking 14 consecutive days of positive flows. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF led with $202 million in single-day inflows, while Grayscale’s ETH ETF brought in $73.22 million.

These trends—rising fees, strategic whale activity, and robust institutional inflows—paint a bullish picture for Ethereum. As network activity intensifies and investor interest grows, Ethereum continues to solidify its position as a critical player in the broader crypto ecosystem.

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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Will Izuchukwu

Will is a News/Content Writer and SEO Expert with years of active experience. He has a good history of writing credible articles and trending topics ranging from News Articles to Constructive Writings all around the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry.

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