Ethereum Sees Record Institutional and Whale Accumulation

Ethereum is experiencing record institutional and whale accumulation, with nearly 1% of its total supply now held by major organizations, reflecting strong long-term confidence. Daily net whale accumulation recently exceeded 800,000 ETH, and a single day saw 818,000 ETH added—the highest inflows since 2017 and 2018. Staking has reached an all-time high, with over 35 million ETH (28% of circulating supply) locked for network validation, reducing liquidity and signaling investor conviction. ETH-based investment funds have seen nearly $1 billion in inflows in a month, buoyed by the approval of U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs. While short-term price volatility persists, these developments indicate bullish sentiment and strategic positioning by large holders. In the broader crypto market, speculative activity continues with the rise of memecoins like USELESS and growing interest in analytics platforms such as Nansen.