Ethereum’s largest holders are stirring again, and if history is any guide, the quiet accumulation underway could foreshadow the next major market shift.
Recent moves add to previous reports about Ethereum whale activity, suggesting returning investor confidence in the largest altcoin on market cap metrics.
ETH Whales Stir Beneath the Surface as Ethereum’s Next Big Move Takes Shape
Data from Alphractal reveals that wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH have steadily increased their balances since April. This marks one of the strongest accumulation waves since the 2021 cycle.
The analytics source Alphractal shows that this group of whales, typically high-net-worth or institutional entities, has historically displayed the closest correlation with Ethereum’s long-term price movements.
“When their supply went up in 2017 and 2021, ETH’s price followed,” CryptoRus noted. “And 2025 is no different.”
The pattern suggests that while retail investors remain hesitant amid macro uncertainty and Bitcoin’s recent consolidation, deep-pocketed players may be positioning for a longer-term breakout.
Adding to the intrigue, on-chain tracker Lookonchain flagged a notable whale rotation from Solana to Ethereum.
The entity reportedly sold 99,979 SOL, worth about $18.5 million at $185, and used the proceeds to buy 4,532 ETH at $4,084 after bridging the funds to the Ethereum network.
The move highlights a subtle but growing conviction shift among sophisticated traders. They appear to favor Ethereum’s relative stability and ecosystem depth over the faster-moving, higher-beta Solana market.
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However, not everyone sees clear skies ahead. Analyst Johnny Woo warned that broader altcoin markets, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, are flashing red on the weekly timeframe.
