Key facts: Ethereum reserves on exchanges are falling as new investors opt for self-custody or staking. ETH whales have bought about $1.73 billion in ETH, marking the lowest exchange balances in nine years.
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- Ethereum reserves on exchanges are falling as new investors opt for self-custody or staking. ETH whales have bought about $1.73 billion in ETH, marking the lowest exchange balances in nine years.1
- Ethereum struggles to be seen as a 'store of value,' hindering price growth. Speeding up the ETH burn process is seen as essential for the blockchain's recovery.2
- On October 4, 2025, the Ethereum Foundation plans to sell 1,000 ETH, worth about $4.5 million, as ETH price exceeds $4,500, using CowSwap's TWAP to limit market impact.3