Ethereum Profit-Taking Rises as $4.3K Level Sparks Short-Term Doubts
Main Idea
Ethereum's rally to $4,300 has triggered significant profit-taking by short-term holders, though overall profit-taking remains below last month's peak, with market caution and potential liquidations noted.
Key Points
1. Short-term ETH holders are driving most profit-taking, realizing about $553M in gains daily.
2. Overall profit-taking is still 39% below last month’s peak despite the recent rally.
3. ETH trades near $4,283, with $2.23B in positions at risk if prices approach $4,700.
4. Some traders, like BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, have re-entered Ethereum after recent sales, while analysts note early signs of capital rotation away from Bitcoin.
5. Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow predicts Ethereum's rally may reverse, with capital eventually flowing back to Bitcoin as long-term ETH holders sell.
Description
Ethereum’s latest rally to the $4,300 range has prompted a fresh wave of profit-taking, led largely by short-term holders. Key Takeaways: Short-term ETH holders are driving most profit-taking, realizing about $553M in gains daily. Overall profit-taking is still 39% below last month’s peak despite the recent rally. ETH trades near $4,283, with $2.23B in positions at risk if prices approach $4,700. Onchain data from Glassnode shows that traders who have held ETH for less than 155 days are realizin...
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