Ethereum (ETH) Whales Accumulate $204M as Price Surges
Ethereum Price Jumps as Whales Accumulate
Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing renewed market momentum as large holders, often referred to as whales, have significantly increased their ETH holdings. This surge in accumulation, coupled with substantial inflows into Ethereum ETFs, has pushed the price of ETH above $4,400, signaling strong institutional demand.
Whale Activity Highlights
According to data from blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, three newly created wallets received a total of 46,347 ETH, valued at $204.4 million, from FalconX hot wallets within a three-hour period. The largest single transfer involved over $82 million worth of ETH. These large purchases underscore the potential for long-term accumulation strategies among major players in the crypto market.
Institutions keep buying $ETH!
3 newly created wallets received 46,347 $ETH($204.4M) from #FalconX in the past 3 hours.https://t.co/83fR9p850Bhttps://t.co/1fqQehZV0mhttps://t.co/kFholMdME1 pic.twitter.com/rowWv0dD87
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) September 11, 2025
The price of Ethereum reacted positively, reaching $4,423, a 1.68% increase over the past 24 hours. ETH has shown resilience, with a 4.64% increase in the last month, 131.23% in six months, and 85.07% over the past year.
Spot Ethereum ETFs See Significant Inflows
In addition to whale activity, spot Ethereum ETFs are also experiencing substantial inflows, further bolstering market confidence. These ETFs recorded total inflows of $171.5 million, bringing the total net assets to $27.73 billion, according to SoSoValue data.
ETF Inflow Breakdown
- BlackRock's ETHA led the way with inflows of $74.5 million.
- Fidelity's FETH followed closely with $49.55 million.
- Products from VanEck, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Invesco collectively saw inflows of $40.38 million.
These consistent inflows into regulated funds highlight the growing acceptance of Ethereum among institutional asset managers and traditional investors. Some analysts have projected ETH reaching $10,000 following continued ETF growth.
The combined impact of whale accumulation and ETF inflows suggests a bullish outlook for Ethereum, indicating growing institutional confidence in its long-term value and potential. Codeum provides security audits for smart contracts and blockchain applications, contributing to the safety and reliability that institutional investors seek.