{"id":573274,"date":"2024-02-04T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T07:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/?p=573274"},"modified":"2024-06-11T08:31:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T08:31:58","slug":"ethereum-exodus-the-inside-scoop-on-the-massive-500-million-weekly-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/news\/ethereum-exodus-the-inside-scoop-on-the-massive-500-million-weekly-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Exodus: The Inside Scoop On The Massive $500 Million Weekly Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has seen a significant exodus from centralized exchanges in recent weeks, with data suggesting a growing preference for holding the asset outside of trading platforms.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, ETH was trading at $2,289,<\/a> down 0.7% in the last 24 hours, but managed to gain 1.6% in the last week, data from Coingecko shows.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Avalanche To Unleash 9.5 Million Tokens, Traders Brace For Impact<\/a><\/div>\n

Ethereum Outflow Hits $1.2 Billion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock, a staggering $500 million worth of ETH exited exchanges last week, contributing to a total outflow of $1.2 billion for the entire month of January. This represents a major shift compared to previous months, raising questions about the motivations behind this trend.<\/p>\n

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$500M in $ETH<\/a> was withdrawn from CEXs this week, adding to a total of over $1.2B in outflows in the last month pic.twitter.com\/e8NFOGtrDV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) February 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

CryptoQuant data paints an even starker picture, showcasing a dominant pattern of outflows since the beginning of January. The chart reveals a persistent decline in exchange holdings, with the last inflow recorded on January 30th. At the time of writing, the outflow continues unabated, with over 3,000 ETH leaving exchanges every hour.<\/p>\n

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However, the impact on overall exchange supply is not entirely uniform. While the total amount of ETH held on exchanges initially increased in January, reaching around 10.7 million by mid-month, it subsequently dipped to 10.3 million by January 28th. Currently, the supply has resumed an upward trend, sitting at around 10.6 million.<\/p>\n

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Binance ETH Exodus: Investors’ Strategic Moves<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Interestingly, the historical balance of ETH on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, tells a different story. Despite the overall uptick in exchange holdings, Binance has witnessed a consistent decline in its ETH balance throughout January. From a peak of over 3.9 million ETH on January 23rd, the balance has shrunk to around 3.7 million, indicating that users are actively withdrawing their Ethereum from the platform.<\/p>\n

Ethereum currently trading at $2,288.5 on the daily chart: TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n

While the exact reasons behind this trend remain unclear, several possible interpretations emerge:<\/p>\n