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Ethereum (ETH) continues to struggle below the $2,000 mark, a level it hasn’t reclaimed since March 28, as bearish momentum lingers across both technical and on-chain indicators. Despite attempts to stabilize, recent data reveals rising concentration of ETH among whale wallets, alongside persistent weakness in trend indicators like EMA lines. At the same time, retail and mid-sized holders are gradually losing share, further skewing ownership toward large players. This combination of declining retail participation and heavy whale dominance may leave ETH increasingly vulnerable to sharp corrections if sentiment turns. ETH Whale Holdings Hit 9-Year High, Raising Centralization Concerns The amount of ETH held by whale addresses—wallets controlling more than 1% of the total circulating supply—has reached its highest level since 2015, sitting at 46%. This marks a significant shift in Ethereum’s ownership data, as whales surpassed the holdings of retail investors back on March 10 and have continued to grow their share since. In comparison, investor-level addresses, which hold between 0.1% and 1% of supply, and retail wallets, which hold less than 0.1%, have both seen declines in their share of ETH. The jump from 43% to 46% in just a few months reflects a sharp accumulation trend among the largest holders, suggesting a growing concentration of ETH in fewer hands. ETH Historical Concentration By Different Types of Wallets. Source: IntoTheBlock. Whales typically represent institutional investors, funds, or early adopters, and their behavior can significantly impact price due to the volume they control. Investor-level addresses often reflect high-net-worth individuals or smaller institutions, while retail addresses include everyday traders and holders. While some might see the rise in whale holdings as a vote of confidence, it also increases the risk of sudden volatility if large holders begin offloading. With retail and investor participation shrinking, the market may become more fragile and…

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Filed under: News - @ April 18, 2025 3:26 pm