Ethereum Whales Accumulate Over $2 Billion Despite Price Compression
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 24 2025- Whale Accumulation: Large whales have accumulated over $2 billion worth of Ethereum in recent days, despite the price being compressed under $3,000, indicating growing market anticipation for a potential breakout.
- Tightening Exchange Supply: With 70% of global Ether derivatives positions being net long, investor optimism is evident, which could drive prices higher in the near term.
- Bitmine Acquisition: Bitmine acquired an additional 67,886 ETH (approximately $201 million) in the past 24 hours, bringing its total holdings to 4.06 million ETH, reflecting confidence in Ethereum's long-term value.
- Rising Leverage Ratio: The Estimated Leverage Ratio for Ethereum reached an all-time high of 0.611, indicating that traders are increasing leverage while market liquidity tightens, potentially leading to significant price volatility.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
