• A prominent, early Bitcoin investor has shifted over $1 billion from Bitcoin to Ethereum and locked it up in staking.
  • Data from Santiment reveals that Ethereum whales are heavily accumulating, adding 260,000 ETH in just one day.
  • Spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. witnessed inflows of $3.8 billion during August. Publicly traded companies now possess 3.1 million ETH.

While the price of Ethereum has seen a correction from its recent all-time high around $4,947, currently trading near $4,386 as of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, underlying data from the blockchain paints a very different picture.

Despite short-term price volatility, substantial investors, including whales, institutions, and even those who got in early on Bitcoin, are aggressively acquiring ETH, suggesting strong confidence in its long-term potential.

Ethereum Dip Attracts Large-Scale Buyers

Savvy investors are seemingly capitalizing on the recent dip to increase their holdings, with various on-chain indicators pointing towards a bullish outlook.

Santiment Data Highlights Whale Accumulation

According to Santiment’s on-chain analysis, Ethereum wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH have added 260,000 ETH in the past 24 hours. This cohort now collectively holds a total of 29.62 million Ethereum coins.

Santiment data showing Ethereum whale accumulation
Source: X

Bitcoin Investors Shifting Focus to Ethereum?

Indeed, capital is shifting…

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