Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently experiencing a phase of neutrality in its market activity.

According to a CryptoQuant analyst known as Darkfost, Ethereum’s netflow on Binance has reached a balanced state, with deposits and withdrawals stabilizing. So, what does this mean for ETH?

A Signal To Buy Or Sell?

According to the analysis shared by Darkfost, this current behavior seen in Ethereum’s netflow on Binance might indicate an “accumulation phase,” where investors refrain from significant transactions as they await a “catalyst” to guide their next moves.

The CryptoQuant analyst wrote:

Ethereum’s netflow on Binance has recently turned neutral, indicating a balance between deposits and withdrawals. It could indicates that there is currently no significant buying or selling pressure. This may suggest that ETH is in an accumulation phase, with investors holding their positions and awaiting a catalyst to either buy or sell.

Furthermore, Darkfost pointed out that Ethereum’s Open Interest—a measure of the total number of outstanding derivative contracts—has steadily risen.

According to the data cited by the analyst, this ETH metric is approaching an all-time high on Binance, potentially signaling increased market activity. Darkfost hinted that this could be the calm before a significant market shift. The analyst concluded by noting:

As Open Interest continues to rise and approaches an all-time high on Binance, we can wonder if this is the calm before the storm ?

Is Ethereum Gearing For A Major Rally

After several weeks of lagging and failing to keep up the bullish pace with Bitcoin, the Ethereum price performance in the past day now signals that the asset may just be ready to fulfill the anticipated major rally many investors and enthusiasts may have been expecting.

Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum has surged by 5%, with a trading price of $3,276 at the time of writing. This price increase has also unsurprisingly spiked the market cap of the second-largest crypto asset.

Ethereum’s market cap valuation currently sits at $394 billion, a roughly $26 billion boost from the $368 billion valuation seen in the early hours of today.

While the exact reason for Ethereum’s current bullish momentum remains uncertain, aside from the broader market’s ongoing bull run, analysts suggest that the long-anticipated alt season may be on the horizon.

#Altcoins

I think most people aren’t mentally prepared for what the next few months will bring for Altcoins.

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— 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖 (@el_crypto_prof) November 20, 2024

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