- Ethereum dormant whale sold over $1.29 million in ETH, but still holds $20 million.
- Surge in short liquidations and shrinking exchange inflows could hint at a short squeeze and ETH rally ahead.
An Ethereum [ETH] whale, dormant for the past two years, has just sold 501 ETH—worth approximately $1.29 million—in the past hour.
Despite this move, the wallet still holds a substantial 8,052 ETH, valued at around $20.43 million, according to a well-known analyst’s tweet. This activity aligns with a broader trend of whale accumulation.
While ETH’s price has remained range-bound over the past month, recent moves by large holders may be signaling preparation for a potential rally.
Source: CryptoQuant
Ethereum whales are accumulating as short liquidations explode
On-chain metrics report a spike in whale buy orders in recent days. The pattern of accumulation aligns with escalating short liquidations in the derivatives market—a signal that short sellers are getting squeezed.
On June 13th, Ethereum witnessed its largest short liquidation of the month—$1.7 billion. The momentum continued on the 16th of June with an additional $753.72 million in short liquidations.
This wave of forced closures has created the ideal conditions for a potential short squeeze. As these positions are liquidated, the resulting surge in buying pressure could help drive ETH prices higher.
Source: CryptoQuant
Exchange inflows drop as selling pressure cools
Another positive signal is falling Ethereum’s inflows on centralized exchanges, a signal of waning selling pressure. The trend might be another signal of returning investors’ confidence, especially as whales double down on accumulation.
The decreasing levels of inflows also reduce short-term sell-side pressure, yet another shot in the arm to the possible breakout in price should demand continue to rise.
Source: CryptoQuant
A previously dormant whale has begun realizing profits, stirring up broader whale activity and market liquidations—signals that a potential rally may be in the making.
The combination of rising short liquidations, declining exchange inflows, and growing accumulation by large holders points to Ethereum possibly gearing up for a breakout.
As ETH remains in a consolidation phase, market watchers are asking: Is this the calm before Ethereum’s next major move?
