ETH Whales and Sharks Accumulate 1.49M ETH in 30 Days as Retail Pulls Back
0Ether held $2.5K despite spot ETF outflows, as whale and shark wallets holding 1K–100K ETH added 1.49M coins and increased their share of supply to 27%.
Ether (ETH) ETH$2,517.43 traded at $2,508 on June 14, down 0.88% in the past 24 hours, yet managed to hold support above the $2,500 level despite shifting institutional dynamics.
According to crypto analytics platform Santiment, wallets holding between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH — referred to as whale and shark wallets — have added a net total of 1.49 million ETH over the past 30 days. This group increased its combined holdings by 3.72% and now controls 26.98% of the total ether supply.
Santiment noted that while smaller, retail-driven wallets have been taking profits, these large holders have steadily accumulated. The divergence in behavior highlights growing long-term conviction among ether's key stakeholders, even as retail sentiment appears to be wavering following recent price declines.
At the same time, U.S.-listed spot Ethereum ETFs registered $2.2 million in net outflows on Friday, marking the end of a 19-day inflow streak. The reversal, as confirmed by data from Farside Investors, is the first sign of slowing institutional demand via these ETFs since late May.
Still, ether's broader structure remains intact. Following a pullback from recent highs near $2,870, ETH continues to hold above a historically significant support zone near $2,500. The persistent accumulation by whale and shark wallets may provide an important floor for price, particularly if macro conditions stabilize and regulatory clarity improves.
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