{"id":597623,"date":"2024-03-13T12:43:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/?p=597623"},"modified":"2024-03-13T12:56:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:56:16","slug":"number-of-ethereum-short-term-holders-increasing-is-a-bull-rally-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/news\/ethereum\/number-of-ethereum-short-term-holders-increasing-is-a-bull-rally-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Number Of Ethereum Short-Term Holders Increasing \u2013 Is A Bull Rally Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ethereum (ETH) has been showing a solid performance lately, leaving investors both ecstatic and wary. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency<\/a>, boasting a market capitalization of nearly $480 billion, recently surpassed the coveted $4,000 mark for the first time since December 2021, igniting a flurry of bullish predictions. But is this a genuine resurgence, or are we witnessing a temporary blip before a potential correction?<\/p>\n Let’s dissect the forces at play. Proponents of a sustained uptrend point to a confluence of positive factors. The long-awaited approval of a US-based Ethereum ETF<\/a> is a hot topic, with speculation swirling that a green light could trigger a significant influx of institutional capital, potentially injecting billions into the Ethereum ecosystem.<\/p>\n Additionally, the upcoming Bitcoin halving, an event that cuts Bitcoin’s mining reward in half, is expected to have a positive spillover effect on the entire cryptocurrency market, potentially propelling Ethereum further.<\/p>\n This optimistic outlook is bolstered by a surge in on-chain activity. Data from IntoTheBlock reveals a significant increase in the number of short-term Ethereum holders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Historically, this trend, with its 60% monthly price surge for ETH, aligns with bull markets, signifying an influx of new users entering the crypto space and actively participating in the network. Think of it as a crowded party – the more people show up (currently approaching the highs of the last bull cycle), the livelier the atmosphere becomes (and potentially the higher the price goes).<\/p>\n But, there’s more to the story. A closer inspection of technical indicators paints a slightly different picture. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) are currently hovering in overbought territory, with RSI specifically nearing the 70 mark.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In simpler terms, this suggests that Ethereum’s price at slightly above $4,000 <\/a>might be stretched a bit thin and due for a potential pullback. Imagine a jump rope competition – if you’re swinging too hard and fast (like an RSI over 70), eventually you’ll trip yourself up.<\/p>\n Adding a layer of intrigue, the sentiment among investors seems geographically divided. While the “Coinbase Premium,” a metric reflecting buying pressure, is thriving in the US, its Korean counterpart indicates ongoing selling activity.<\/p>\nSurge In Short-Term Ethereum Holders Signals Optimism<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Source: TradingView\/IntoTheBlock<\/pre>\n
Total crypto market cap is currently at $2.677 trillion. Chart: TradingView<\/a><\/pre>\n
Source: Coingecko<\/a><\/pre>\n
Ethereum’s Future: Balancing Act<\/strong><\/h2>\n