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- Ethereum reserves on Binance exceed 4%, raising questions about selling pressure or strategic accumulation.
- Market strength holds despite rising exchange supply, suggesting a possible whale-driven rally setup.
Ethereum is back in the news, but this time it’s not about network upgrades or Layer 2 breakthroughs. The latest on-chain data shows that Binance now holds over 4% of the total circulating ETH supply. This is the highest level since May 2023. If you think this is a big number, you’re not alone. Many analysts immediately raised their eyebrows at this surge, including CryptoQuant’s Boris Vest.
Selling Pressure or Pre-Rally Positioning? The Market Can’t Decide
According to Vest, the accumulation of ETH on Binance could indicate two things: either there is going to be major selling pressure, or the opposite—whales are preparing for a market surge. The problem is, both are plausible. If this inflow continues and ETH’s price weakens, it could mean that large holders are starting to take steps to sell.
However, the scenario is not that simple. Previously, Ethereum had recorded 1.75 million transactions in just one day on June 25. That was the third-highest number in the history of the ETH network. This means that the ecosystem is actually very active. Layer 2 also processes a large amount of daily traffic. So, instead of being weak, the Ethereum network is actually alive and busy.
Ethereum’s Stability Raises Questions Amid Rising Exchange Reserves
When it comes to the crypto market, logic often doesn’t run straight. Boris Vest also said that the last time Binance had ETH reserves this large, the price had fallen from $1,900 to $1,600. But after that? There was a fairly sharp price spike. So, this could be a repeat of the same pattern: dropping first, rising later.
Furthermore, ETH is currently trading at about $2,516.67, up around 3.08% in the last 7 days. Its market cap has also returned above $300 billion. If the market was indeed in panic mode, the price should have dropped since yesterday. But in reality it didn’t. This shows that there are market forces that continue to maintain price stability, even though there has been a surge in supply on Binance.
Some people might wonder, “Huh, doesn’t the more ETH on the exchange mean it’s ready to be sold?” It could be; it could be not. Just like when someone puts cash in an ATM—they don’t necessarily use it to make purchases right away, they could just be on the safe side.
The same could apply to whales moving ETH to Binance. They could be waiting for the best moment, not rushing to hit the sell button.
On the other hand, long-term users are still consistently staking and accumulating. This means that it’s not just short-term speculators who are playing here. There are also serious players who believe in Ethereum’s long-term prospects. The combination of rising transactions, Layer 2 activity, and price stability makes the situation even more interesting.
