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Ethereum’s Surge: Crypto Whale’s $11 Million Buying Spree with 4,677 ETH

As of Jan. 10, a large holder, commonly called a crypto whale, has executed a noteworthy acquisition of 4,677 ETH, amounting to approximately $11 million, as reported by Lookonchain data.

This substantial purchase attracts attention due to its apparent indication of a bold, bullish stance on the future of Ethereum’s price. Notably, the whale’s sentiment leans towards optimism for ETH while displaying a more bearish outlook on BTC, according to Lookonchain insights.

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Crypto Whale Swaps Bitcoin for Ethereum

Remarkably, the crypto whale opted to exchange wrapped Bitcoin for Ethereum in this strategic move. Borrowing 241 WBTC valued at $11 million from Aave, the whale exchanged the borrowed assets for 4,677 ETH.

While the true motives behind the whale’s actions remain undisclosed, speculations suggest a positive outlook on the imminent rise in ETH value. Ethereum’s current outperformance against Bitcoin is gaining attention, especially as expectations rise for Bitcoin ETF approval.

Presently, Bitcoin has experienced a 2.11% decrease in the last 24 hours, settling at $45,980, following volatile price activity in the previous trading session. In contrast, Ethereum has surged 5.47% during the same period, reaching $2,422. This consistent outperformance is positioning Ethereum favorably against Bitcoin across various time frames. 

ETHUSD 1-Day Chart

Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland notes that this trend mirrors historical patterns, drawing parallels to the outperformance of ETH over BTC following the BTC Futures in 2017 and the Coinbase IPO in 2021.

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While bullish sentiments persist for the future of ETH, it is crucial to acknowledge that past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Legendary trader Peter Brandt maintains a bearish stance, emphasizing a swing trader perspective rather than that of a long-term “hodler.”

Jerry Rolon

After working for 7 years as a Internet Marketer, Jerry now aims to explore the journalistic side of Internet. With his impeccable knowledge in this domain, he churns out some of the best news articles from the internet niche. With respect to acedamics, Jerry earned a degree in business from California State University.

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