Ethereum Whales Accumulate 1.1M ETH as Key Resistance Nears $2.8K

Key Takeaways

• Ethereum investors actively managed exposure during recent price fluctuations.
• A large accumulation at $2.2K suggests key support, while $2.8K stands as resistance.
• Whales acquired 1.10 million ETH, indicating strong market interest.

Ethereum’s recent price movement reflects the dynamic actions of investors responding to market fluctuations. After rallying to $2.5K, ETH retraced to $2.05K, marking a level last seen in November 2023.

Data from Cost Basis Distribution (CBD) reveals how capital rotated across price ranges, showing which investors took advantage of the dip.

According to Glassnode, a three-month trend highlights active participation from holders with an initial cost basis of $3.5K. These investors reduced their exposure in February, selling both at the local peak of $2.5K and re-entering at $2.05K.

This tactical approach helped them lower their average cost basis to around $3.2K while still holding 1.75 million ETH. The pattern indicates a strategic attempt to mitigate losses and optimize long-term positions in anticipation of potential recoveries.

Key Levels in Market Recovery

On March 1, about 500K ETH was purchased at $2.2K, but tokens changed hands very quickly as prices approached $2.5K. This short-term activity shows investors took advantage of price movements to secure profits.

The next key resistance is $2.8K, with around 800K ETH accumulated. This level will test whether Ethereum can recover upwards. Breaking and holding above $2.8K can signify that a wider turnaround has begun, and failure to break can result in further consolidation.

Market sentiment has a mixed tone, with resistance and support levels being tracked by investors. The possibility of a rebound persists as long as ETH stays above $2.2K. Technical indicators such as TD Sequential’s weekly chart buy signal increase the probability of a move upwards.

Ethereum Breaks Seven-Year Rising Wedge

Whale activity also bolsters interest in the market as top players have purchased 1.10 million ETH in the past 48 hours. Such huge accumulation tends to signal from high-net-worth investors and institutions that they expect value to increase in the future or are strategically positioning themselves for a potential rally.

Long-term trends have seen Ethereum closing a monthly candle outside a seven-year rising wedge, a major technical event. If ETH can maintain that breakout at the close of next month, it will signal a shift in market structure.

Analysts have three scenarios: a re-joining into the wedge, a triple-top formation to a local high, or a total breakdown into a bear market. Market participants are now focused intently on whether or not Ethereum can hold key support levels, with $2.8K being a critical level in current action.

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