Ethereum Whale Wallets Hit Record Ownership — Analysis

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

This week, Ethereum experienced significant changes in supply distribution. Large wallets aggressively increased their holdings, reaching all-time highs, while the share of mid-tier and small wallets hit historical lows.

Rise in Ethereum Whale Wallet Share

According to Santiment's analysis, whale wallets holding at least 100,000 ETH now control 57.35% of the total supply, equivalent to approximately $333.1 billion. This reflects the growing confidence among Ethereum's largest stakeholders who continue to accumulate despite market volatility.

Market Impact and Investor Responses

Mid-tier wallets, holding between 100 and 100,000 ETH, have reached their lowest-ever supply ratio at 33.46%. Addresses with fewer than 100 ETH have dipped to a four-year low of 9.19%. Despite the rise of DeFi and staking wallets, this trend suggests a bullish long-term outlook.

Analysis and Future Prospects

Sustained accumulation by key stakeholders indicates reduced sell pressure from whales, aligning with positive market sentiment. Such whale activity correlates with Ethereum's YTD gains nearing 80%, suggesting significant growth remains possible.

Analyses suggest long-term holder sentiment often influences future price movements. If past patterns hold, significant Ethereum movements may lie ahead as investor confidence strengthens.

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