NewsletterETH Price Surges 5% Amid Increased Whale Activity Ahead of Ethereum ETF Approval
Highlights
- An Ethereum whale, reportedly Abraxas Capital, withdrew 60K from Bitfinex.
- The ETH price has risen by 4%, resulting in an unrealized profit of nearly $6.5 million for the whale.
- The U.S. SEC has requested S-1 form revisions with potential approval in next 14-21 days.
As we say goodbye to a lackluster Q2, the broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing a robust rebound, with Ethereum (ETH) price surging by 5% to exceed $3,500. This surge coincides with increased whale activity ahead of the spot Ethereum ETF launch slated for July 8.
Ethereum Whale Activity Spikes, ETH price Jumps
On-chain data provider Spot on Chain has reported that a significant whale, reportedly Abraxas Capital, has withdrawn a massive 60K ETH, valued at $203 million, from crypto exchange Bitfinex, at a price of $3,387 in the past 24 hours. The ETH price has already rallied 4% since then giving the whale an unrealized profit of nearly $6.5 million.
A massive whale (probably Abraxas Capital) has withdrawn 60K $ETH ($203M) from #Bitfinex at ~$3,387 in the past 17 hours.
The whale then lent $ETH to #Spark to borrow $119M in stablecoins and deposited it to #Binance.
The $ETH price is up by 3% (17H), suggesting a $6.27M… pic.twitter.com/6oomnzlrSq
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) July 1, 2024
As of press time, the Ethereum price is trading 4.19% up at $3,499 with a market cap of $420.7 billion. The daily trading volume for Ethereum has also shot up by 50% to $9.8 billion. For this ETH price rally to sustain, it must give a daily closing above $3,500 so that the bulls can eye the next target levels of $4,000 and above.
Amid the strong excitement around spot Ethereum ETF, whales have been swapping other altcoins for ETH recently. Last week, a PEPE whale converted $18 million of their PEPE coins to Ethereum expecting a major rally going ahead.
Also Read: PEPE Whale Shifts Focus To Ethereum As ETF Optimism Builds
Ethereum ETF Excitement Continues
As reported by CoinGape, the launch of spot Ethereum ETF faces some delay from the previous timeline of July 4. Last Friday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent back the S-1 forms to issuers asking them to resubmit them by the 8th of July.
ETF Store President Nate Geraci has stated that the S-1 revisions are relatively minor while suggesting that the regulators can approve issuers for trading within the next 14-21 days. While the timeline of the launch still remains uncertain, the SEC has hinted at the possibility by the summer end. This could probably keep the ETH price moving forward amid the investor excitement.
Nate Geraci has also made the prediction that the spot Ethereum ETF will be the second-most successful debut in the ETF history, only after spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Early (& easy IMO) prediction…
Spot eth ETFs will be 2nd most successful debut in ETF history, only behind spot btc ETFs.
So two most successful ETF launches in 30+yr ETF history will occur this yr.
Bitcoin & ether.
Paying attention yet?
— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) June 30, 2024
Also Read: What to Expect from Ethereum Price In July
Why Trust CoinGape
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights Read more… to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
Premium Partners
Delivered every day.
- Insights that move markets
- 100,000 active subscribers
Related Articles
- Why is the LUNC Price Up 70% Despite the Crypto Market’s Decline?
- CoinShares Fires Back at Arthur Hayes, Dismisses Fears Over Tether Solvency
- Bitcoin Stalls Ahead of FOMC as Analyst Van de Poppe Sees No Break Until Tuesday
- Bitcoin Hyper Presale Review: How Utility is Unlocked With ZK-SVM Rollup
- Morgan Stanley Turns Bullish, Says Fed Will Cut Rates by 25bps This Month
- Ethereum Price Holds $3,000 as Bitmine Scoops Up $199M in ETH; What Next?
- Solana Price Outlook Strengthens as Spot ETFs See $15.68M in Fresh Inflows
- Dogecoin Price Gears Up for a $0.20 Breakout as Inverse H&S Takes Shape
- Bitcoin Price Forecast as BlackRock Sends $125M in BTC to Coinbase — Is a Crash Inevitable?
- XRP Price Prediction As Spot ETF Inflows Near $1 Billion: What’s Next?
- Solana Price Outlook: Reversal at Key Support Could Lead to $150 Target
