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Whales welling BTC for Ethereum: Boom or correction in the crypto market?
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Whales welling BTC for Ethereum: Boom or correction in the crypto market?

Ethereum stands at a critical crossroads. Short-term technical signals point to an imminent correction, while whale activity and long-term indicators paint a more optimistic picture. This dichotomy creates palpable tension in the market, turning each price level into a decisive battleground between bullish and bearish forces.

Written by Charles Ledoux

Translated on December 11, 2025 at 12:47 by Simon Dumoulin

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The Threat of a Short-Term Correction

From a technical standpoint, several warning signals are flashing. Ethereum has recently reintegrated into its trading range, but is struggling to maintain itself above the key level of $3,215. A bearish divergence on the CVD indicator (Cumulative Volume Delta) suggests that, despite rising prices, selling volume is exceeding buying volume, indicating possible distribution.

Ethereum price chart in 4 hours with order block, CVD and trendline

If Ethereum is rejected at this level, a drop toward the middle of the range and a significant order block at $2,980 is the most likely scenario. A loss of this support could even trigger a deeper correction toward the bullish trendline at $2,800.

The Optimism of Fundamentals and Whales

Despite these short-term concerns, the overall picture remains decidedly bullish. The ETH/BTC ratio recently experienced a breakout, a pattern that has historically preceded periods of significant outperformance for Ethereum.

Even more revealing, on-chain data shows that whales are actively moving capital from Bitcoin to Ethereum, with one major player having exchanged over $130 million in BTC for ETH over the past two weeks. This accumulation by major players demonstrates strong conviction in Ethereum’s potential.

The Key Level to Watch: $3,215

It all comes down to Ethereum’s ability to turn the former resistance at $3,215 into solid support. Holding above this level would validate the breakout and pave the way for continued bullish momentum, fueled by capital rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum. Conversely, a failure to maintain above $3,215 would confirm the bearish signals in the short term and likely trigger the expected correction toward $2,980 or lower.

Ethereum’s current situation is a textbook case of the battle between short-term technical indicators and long-term fundamentals. While traders should remain cautious in the face of correction risk, long-term investors could view any significant dip as a buying opportunity. The underlying strength demonstrated by the ETH/BTC ratio and whale accumulation suggests that the overall trend remains positive. Patience could be the key to capitalizing on the volatility ahead.

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Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.

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