Ethereum has been facing heightened volatility as the entire crypto market shifts into a new phase, one increasingly defined by capital rotation. For months, Bitcoin dominated the spotlight, with institutional flows and retail enthusiasm centered almost exclusively on the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Now, the tide is turning. Ethereum is emerging as the next major focus, with large amounts of capital moving from BTC into ETH.
This rotation signals a critical evolution in the cycle. Institutions and big players, who previously prioritized Bitcoin as their sole entry point, are beginning to diversify into Ethereum. Analysts note that this shift is not just about speculation, but also a recognition of Ethereum’s expanding role as the backbone of decentralized finance, NFTs, and enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
Key data from Arkham highlights this trend with striking clarity. A whale holding more than $5 billion in Bitcoin has recently started accumulating Ethereum, marking one of the most notable cross-asset moves in recent months. The same entity, already a significant BTC holder, is now actively building a massive ETH position, reflecting growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term trajectory.
Whale Accumulation Reinforces Ethereum Bullish Outlook
According to data from Arkham, one of the largest Bitcoin holders in the market has begun a major rotation into Ethereum, reinforcing confidence in ETH’s long-term trajectory. The whale, who controls more than $5 billion in BTC, just moved $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin into a new wallet before starting to accumulate ETH through Hyperunit/HL. This move follows last week’s activity, when the same whale purchased an astonishing $2.5 billion worth of Ethereum — and the buying spree is far from over.
Such aggressive accumulation highlights the growing trend of capital rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum. For months, institutions and whales largely concentrated on BTC exposure, but recent activity suggests Ethereum is becoming an equally compelling asset in their portfolios. The sheer scale of this whale’s moves underscores a strong conviction that ETH is undervalued relative to its potential.
This accumulation spree also reinforces the broader bullish outlook many analysts already have for Ethereum. With network fundamentals at all-time highs — from transaction activity to institutional adoption — ETH is seen as a cornerstone for the next stage of crypto growth.
The coming weeks will be crucial. If Ethereum can sustain momentum and push into new highs, the continued whale accumulation may serve as a catalyst for further price discovery, potentially positioning ETH above $5,000 and beyond.
ETH/BTC Shows Strength
Ethereum is showing significant strength against Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC pair trading at 0.0402 after a sharp rally through the summer. The daily chart highlights a strong upward trend, breaking out of a year-long downtrend that had kept ETH under pressure relative to BTC. Since May, ETH has steadily climbed, moving from lows near 0.021 to current levels, effectively doubling its relative value against Bitcoin.
The breakout above the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages has further confirmed the bullish momentum. These moving averages, now sitting well below the current price, are acting as layers of support and suggest that ETH is firmly in an uptrend. The steep rise also indicates a structural shift in market sentiment, with capital rotation from BTC into ETH becoming increasingly evident.
Currently, ETH/BTC faces resistance just below 0.042, where sellers are testing the strength of the rally. A successful breakout above this level could open the door toward the 0.045–0.046 zone, which was last tested in mid-2023. On the downside, holding 0.038 as support will be critical to maintain the bullish structure.
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