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Prices collapse, exchange supply dries up — TradingView News
The winds of change are blowing through the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem. Despite tentative signs of recovery from recent declines, the price has struggled to stay afloat over the past 30 days. Additionally, a more intriguing trend has emerged: a mass exodus of ETH from cryptocurrency exchanges. This movement, marked by a drop in foreign exchange supply and net outflows, has analysts buzzing with potential bullish implications.
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For years, cryptocurrency exchanges have been the lifeblood of the digital asset market. They provide the platform for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies, with a significant portion of the total supply of a given coin residing in their digital vaults. However, when it comes to ETH, a sea change appears to be underway.
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According to a recent analysis of on-chain data, the ETH balance on exchanges has fallen to its lowest level in eight years, hovering around just 10.20%. This results in a significant portion of ETH holders delisting their coins from exchanges, thereby removing them from the market for immediate sale.
The reasons for this exodus remain subject to speculation. Some experts believe this could be a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Ethereum merger, a major network upgrade that will move the blockchain from proof-of-work to a more cost-effective proof-of-stake model in energy. This change could potentially unlock staking opportunities for ETH holders, incentivizing them to hold onto their coins for longer periods of time.
Capital outflows dominate: sign of accumulation or prudence?
The predominance of net capital outflows on the stock markets in recent days further reinforces the “accumulation theory”. This metric tracks the difference between ETH inflow and outflow from exchange wallets. A negative net flow, as currently seen, indicates that more ETH is going out than coming in. This suggests that investors are not only withdrawing their existing holdings, but also refraining from depositing new ETH on exchanges, potentially signaling a growing sense of long-term optimism. .
However, some analysts warn against overly optimistic interpretations. The decline in foreign exchange supply could also be attributed to more cautious investor sentiment in the face of recent market volatility. While the broader cryptocurrency market is still recovering from a collapse, some holders may choose to move their ETH to private wallets for safekeeping, while waiting for a more opportune time to re-enter the market.
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