Ethereum (ETH) holders appear to be adopting different strategies amid ongoing market uncertainty, latest data data from CryptoQuant programs.

In particular, according to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant analyst going by the pseudonym “Darkfost”, a clear change in the behavior of ETH investors can be observed.

For now, larger Ethereum holders and smaller retail investors are showing signs of inactivity, while mid-market holders are showing moderate growth in their holdings.

As revealed by Darkfast, the divergence in the strategies of these market participants could shed airy on the sentiment prevailing in the Ethereum market, especially as its dominance declines.

Detailed discussion of the holder discrepancies

Darkfast indicates that Ethereum addresses holding more than 100,000 ETH have been largely inactive. This trend is also seen among retail addresses, which tend to accumulate smaller amounts of ETH.

Meanwhile, addresses holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH are slowly buying more Ethereum. At the same time, addresses holding between 100 and 1,000 ETH continue to systematically sell off their holdings.

This mixed behavior across different investor segments suggests a intricate market outlook for Ethereum. The inaction of vast holders, those with balances exceeding 100,000 ETH, is notable given their potential impact on the market.

Typically, vast holders include institutional investors, exchanges and vast entities that can significantly influence market trends.

Their current reluctance to engage in buying or selling suggests uncertainty about Ethereum’s near-term prospects. This hesitation could reflect broader market factors, such as upcoming interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve or the overall performance of the cryptocurrency market.

It is worth noting that with the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate cut, vast Ethereum holders may be sitting on their hands, waiting to see how the market performs before re-entering the market.

On the other hand, mid-market investors, especially those with 10,000 to 100,000 ETH, have been gradually accumulating Ethereum. This leisurely but steady buying indicates cautious optimism among this group of investors.

These mid-sized holders are often smaller institutions, crypto funds, or wealthy individuals who may want to benefit from potential price increases without having a significant impact on the market.

Their gradual accumulation could be a signal of confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential, even if immediate gains seem uncertain.

Current Ethereum Market Performance

After an initial rally that saw it surge nearly 5% yesterday, Ethereum has now seen a noticeable drop in price, falling back below $2,400. The asset is currently trading at $2,299, having written off 2.1% over the past day.

Interestingly, despite the noticeable decline, ETH’s daily trading volume remains unchanged at around $14 billion from yesterday to today.

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