Ethereum Whales Flash Mixed Signals Even as $540M Moves Off Exchanges

Ethereum whales are sending mixed signals to the market with their moves. In the last 24 hours, the Ethereum price dropped 6%, sliding from $2,650 to $2,484. The sharp decline coincides with large-scale whale movements, out of which some signal panic and others show signs of strategic accumulation.

Ethereum Whales Look to Move ETH Off the Exchanges

According to Lookonchain, a whale dumped 10,543 ETH (worth $26.1 million) on decentralized exchanges at an average price of $2,476. This resulted in a $2 million loss over just 48 hours, as per on-chain data.

Meanwhile, analysts at CryptoQuant reported that the Ethereum whales withdrew more than $540 million worth of ETH from centralized platforms. This was the largest single-day net ETH outflow since April. Analysts interpret this as a move to cold wallets or staking protocols, which is a classic sign of long-term holding.

Binance’s Ethereum Reserves Drop by 300,000 ETH

Adding to the accumulation narrative, Binance’s ETH reserves dropped from 4.1 million to 3.9 million ETH, wiping a 300,000 ETH of the largest CEX. 

This is a decline in ETH reserves on Binance that occurred within just one month (up to 14th May). This steady outflow is a reflection of the majority of  users and institutions shifting towards self-custody or DeFi protocols. 

Large-scale withdrawals suggest long-term confidence in Ethereum, with investors possibly preparing for staking, private trades, or long-horizon holding. Lower reserves on exchanges can reduce sell-side pressure, especially if demand remains steady.

ETH Price Action

Ethereum price has dropped from $2,650 to $2,484 in the last 24 hours. And ETH’s total Exchange Reserves stood at $18.9 million, marking a 0.78% daily dip at the time of writing.

Though the drop appears minimal, it highlights a cautious stance among investors. 

The broader accumulation trends seen across major wallets shows that many prefer holding ETH off centralized platforms. Therefore, the decrease in reserve value suggests reduced selling appetite. 

While one whale panicked and sold at a loss, the other ETH whales are showing signs of accumulation throughout the month. This contrast is a sign of short-term market fear on one hand and long-term accumulation on the other.

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