Ethereum’s Dilemma: Rising Network Activity Amid Stagnant ETH Prices

Ethereum’s token ETH is stuck under $3,200 despite popping off in network growth. There seems to be no problem in daily users, transactions and even dApps which just recently hit $149.9B. That’s way above of BNB chain. Plus, even smart money is bullish but inflation and weak fee burns issue is dragging it down. Options market isn’t hyped, with only a 10% shot at $4K this year. The Beam Chain upgrade might be a savior, but for now Bitcoin is taking all the cake.

ETH token price has been showing inconsistency in its price, even with the market surge. It is struggling to maintain momentum above  $3,200 mark, despite numerous attempts to improve in network fundamentals and dApp volumes.

Ethereum’s Price Stays Flat

Basically, there is no problem yet faced in Ethereum’s on-chain activities, daily active users have actually jumped from 377K to 488K as of recent, plus, transactions hit 1.29M and TVL even surged by 25%. DApp volumes are also absolutely crushing it with $149.9B, shortening BNB Chain’s $26.6B. But despite this killer stats, ETH’s price isn’t looking bright, this network hype doesn’t go along with its market moves and its stuck in between this mess.

ETH’s Smart Money Hope vs. Market Doubts

Big players are bullish, scoring ETH sentiment at 2.28/5, while retail vibes stay lukewarm at 0.06. But there are challenges in the way, less fee burning and skepticism in option markets has been a major setback. While ETH has gained 36%, it looks tiny in front of Bitcoin’s surge 109%.

Key levels:

  • Support: $3K
  • Resistance: $3.2K
  • Target: $3.735K (+20%)

Beam Chain upgrade might help, but for now, ETH’s stuck following Bitcoin’s lead.

Ethereum Accumulation Addresses Double Since January 2024: CryptoQuant

Summary

The number of Ethereum (ETH) being held in accumulation has nearly doubled since January 2024, now crossing 19 million ETH. The high accumulation rate is due to approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs earlier this year.

Ethereum Accumulation Grows

According to CryptoQuant, Accumulation means holding Ethereum, where the holders aren’t actively spending or moving their assets. The number of said holders have grown significantly in 2024 for Ethereum. In January, the number of ETH being held was 11.5 million, but by October 18,this number reached 19 million ETH. Experts and Analysts believe that this number might cross 20 million by the end of 2024.

Ethereum ETFs Drive Interest

This rapid growth in accumulation is speculated to because by the approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs in early 2024, which boosted investors confidence. One CryptoQuant analyst noted:

“In early 2024, Ethereum Spot ETFs were officially approved, marking a new era. Regulations boosted confidence, making Ethereum mainstream.”

This has increased interest from both institutional and retail investors towards Ethereum.

Value of Accumulated Ethereum

Ethereum’s value in accumulated address is expected to hit $80 billion by the end of the year. This suggests that the value of Ethereum will reach $4,000. This would position Ethereum on par with some of the largest companies in terms of value.

Ethereum Holders in Profit

IntoTheBlock reveals that around 71% of Ethereum holders are in profit right now, with over 74% of holders having held their coin for over a year now.

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Source: IntoTheBlock

The steady growth in accumulation, coupled with rising prices, signals confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value.

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