{"id":18213,"date":"2026-03-12T11:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/ethereum-attempts-to-hold-above-2k-as-whales-withdraw-155m-in-eth\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:30:46","slug":"ethereum-attempts-to-hold-above-2k-as-whales-withdraw-155m-in-eth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/ethereum-attempts-to-hold-above-2k-as-whales-withdraw-155m-in-eth\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum attempts to hold above $2K as whales withdraw $155M in ETH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">The Ethereum price is showing signs of stabilization as large investors accumulate significant amounts of ETH from major cryptocurrency exchanges.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_3d673d5adeec6ac0c3f56c5898e4523a\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whale wallets withdrew over 74,000 ETH ($155M) from Binance and Kraken.<\/li>\n<li>Ethereum price is consolidating near $2,050 after February\u2019s sharp correction.<\/li>\n<li>A breakout above $2,200 resistance could signal the next bullish move for ETH.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>According to blockchain analytics shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lookonchain\/status\/2032009746178265197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lookonchain<\/a>, a newly created wallet withdrew 11,629 Ethereum (<a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/price\/ethereum\/\" target=\"_blank\">ETH<\/a>) worth about $23.7 million from Binance over the past two days.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/03\/image-65.webp\" alt=\"Ethereum attempts to hold above $2K as whales withdraw $155M in ETH - 2\" class=\"wp-image-14453857\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>In a separate transaction, another whale wallet identified as 0x8E34 removed 63,324 ETH valued at roughly $131.2 million from Kraken during the same period.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1664\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/03\/image-66.webp\" alt=\"Ethereum attempts to hold above $2K as whales withdraw $155M in ETH - 3\" class=\"wp-image-14453858\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Large withdrawals from exchanges are often interpreted as a <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/ethereum-price-outlook-as-network-activity-rises\/\" target=\"_blank\">bullish signal<\/a> because investors typically move assets to private wallets for long-term holding rather than immediate selling.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/ethereum-bitcoin-liquidation-bands-define-next-squeeze-zones-coinglass-data-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\">combined withdrawals<\/a> total more than 74,000 ETH, suggesting that institutional or high-net-worth investors may be positioning ahead of a potential price move.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethereum price analysis<\/h2>\n<p>Based on the ETH\/USDT daily chart, Ethereum is currently trading around $2,050, remaining largely <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/ethereum-price-remains-range-bound-as-resistance-signals-drop\/\" target=\"_blank\">range-bound after<\/a> a sharp correction earlier in February.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1814\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/03\/ETHUSDT_2026-03-12_15-46-43.webp\" alt=\"Ethereum attempts to hold above $2K as whales withdraw $155M in ETH - 4\" class=\"wp-image-14453859\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ethereum price analysis | Source: Crypto.News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The chart shows that ETH has been consolidating between $1,950 and $2,150 for several weeks, forming a sideways structure after rebounding from lows near $1,800.<\/p>\n<p>The immediate resistance level sits around $2,150\u2013$2,200. A decisive breakout above this zone could trigger momentum toward the $2,400 level, where the previous sell-off accelerated.<\/p>\n<p>On the downside, strong support appears near $1,950, with deeper structural support around $1,800, which marked the February bottom.<\/p>\n<p>The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently near 50, reflecting neutral momentum and suggesting the asset is neither overbought nor oversold. This reading typically occurs during consolidation phases before a larger directional move.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Accumulation\/Distribution indicator is stabilizing after a sharp drop earlier in the month, hinting that buying pressure may be gradually returning.<\/p>\n<p>The recent whale withdrawals could tighten exchange supply if the coins remain off trading platforms. When combined with Ethereum\u2019s current consolidation pattern, such <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/ethereum-has-3x-more-holders-than-bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\">accumulation phases<\/a> often precede stronger price movements.<\/p>\n<p>However, traders will likely watch for a break above $2,200 to confirm a bullish continuation. Until then, Ethereum may remain trapped within its current range as the market waits for a decisive catalyst.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/ethereum-attempts-to-hold-above-2k-as-whales-withdraw\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ethereum price is showing signs of stabilization as large investors accumulate significant amounts of ETH from major cryptocurrency exchanges. Summary Whale wallets withdrew over 74,000 ETH ($155M) from Binance and Kraken. Ethereum price is consolidating near $2,050 after February\u2019s sharp correction. A breakout above $2,200 resistance could signal the next bullish move for ETH. 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