2026-01-07 05:00:16

#以太坊大户持仓变化 Ethereum Whales Shake the Market: The Tug of War Behind $3216

On-chain activity shows unusual movements again. A large holder repeatedly bought in 2900 ETH late at night, spending nearly $10 million, instantly pushing the price to $3216—whether this level is a trap or a launchpad is hotly debated among traders.

From a data perspective, the whale hasn't fully accumulated. After transferring in 2900 ETH, the account still holds 20,081 ETH. This semi-accumulation, semi-waiting stance reveals the main force's caution.

After reaching $3216, the momentum waned. The price repeatedly tested the $3171 level—three attempts to break higher, three rejections. The order book shows a +0.30% buy ratio, indicating a slight bullish tilt, but the narrow trading range suggests the market is still searching for direction.

The bears are interesting. Initially, there was heavy selling around $3250, but in recent days, they've gradually retreated, with selling pressure noticeably weakening. Rather than wild volatility, it seems like something is brewing.

Technical support and resistance are clear: $3076 is a strong support (protected by mysterious buy orders), $3171 is the current battleground between bulls and bears, and $3262 is the first resistance level.

The saying "Three attempts without breaking through, then a skyrocket" is supported here. The price tested $3171 three times without falling below it, maintaining the support. Psychologically, the bulls are accumulating strength.

If you want to participate, you can try a small position to test the bulls, but $3171 must be your stop-loss level. Once the price breaks above $3262, there is room to target $3300.

Retail traders are generally waiting for a chance to buy at $3171, but the main players might be thinking differently. The key is whether this support can hold—holding is the start, breaking is a trap.

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0xSoulless

· 1h ago

It's that same old line of "Three冲不破一飞冲天" again. How many times have they said it, and what’s the result? The main players' caution is a load of nonsense; they're just collecting cheap chips. Retail investors are waiting at 3171 to catch the bag, but I bet five bucks that in the end, they'll be the last to catch the falling knife.

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OnchainArchaeologist

· 01-07 05:28

The whale's semi-accumulation skill is pretty good, but I don't think the 3171 level is that easy to break through... The bears are regrouping.

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VirtualRichDream

· 01-07 05:27

Whales played half-suck-up, indicating that the main force is also scared, and no one dares to fully buy in this market. The signal that the bears are retreating is a bit interesting, but I still don't believe it; it might just be a trap to lure more buyers. Whether 3171 breaks or not is the key; otherwise, let's just wait to be cut like a leek. If this wave really soars to the sky, I would laugh to death. I bet it will just be a repeated test and then a pullback. Light position trying to go long? No, I’ll just watch. Wait for a confirmed signal before acting; I’ve been caught too many times anyway.

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LiquidityWizard

· 01-07 05:20

Whales are half accumulating and half observing; this stance is indeed quite interesting. If the 3171 hurdle cannot be broken, retail investors will have the chance to scoop up the shares. --- Late at night, sweeping 2900 coins and still holding over 20,000, this main force is playing psychological warfare. Are the bears also retreating? It definitely feels like something is brewing. --- Three attempts to surge higher and three times pushed down; the 3171 hurdle is a bit tough. Are the bulls really gathering strength or just tricking the market? --- Trying a small position to test the bulls sounds like a low-risk move, but I’m worried that the 3262 resistance might also be a mirror image. If the main force is thinking in reverse, how can retail investors win? --- Holding the support at the starting point, breaking the trap—this statement is quite impactful. Looks like we need to keep a close eye on the 3171 level. --- The order ratio is only +0.30%, this slight tilt is really not enough to see through. Narrow-range fluctuations are just searching for direction, but the question is, which direction? --- Swept away ten million dollars in a flash, instantly pushed to 3216, then lost momentum. I’ve seen this routine too many times. --- The key is still that mysterious buy order guarding at 3076; it feels like someone is defending the market at this level.

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