Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has recently shown signs of a shifting market sentiment and momentum, according to an analysis by a CryptoQuant analyst named Percival.
The analyst disclosed that various market conditions and technological developments have impacted Ethereum’s momentum and have led to mixed views on its future growth trajectory.
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Ethereum’s Market Sees Shift
Percival, highlighted that Ethereum has faced a decline in activity due to the rise of other blockchains with greater accessibility, more advanced technology, and faster update cycles.
According to the analyst, “the positive Momentum sentiment is far below expectations.” So far, the open interest in Ethereum futures—a measure of capital flowing into derivative contracts—reached $9.2 billion, with a notable inflow of $2.12 billion in August 2024.
This represents a 30% rise but pales compared to the $6 billion inflow observed between April and May, reflecting only half of that previous momentum.
Another major observation of the analysis was the “Coinbase Premium Gap,” indicating the differential between the price of Ethereum on Coinbase and other global exchanges.
A slowdown in selling pressure from US-based investors suggests a possible positive shift in market sentiment. However, the market is still waiting for a significant influx of capital to drive a strong rally for Ethereum.
The analyst pointed out that any future price recovery would depend on substantial investment inflows, which have yet to materialize.
Furthermore, after the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) announcements, Ethereum’s gas fees surged, hinting at a possible shift of capital from traditional treasuries into decentralized finance (DeFi).
The analyst mentioned an instance: the DeFi lending platform Aave, which operates on the ETH network, has seen a moderate rise in fee collection, from $42 million in March to $43 million in August.
Ethereum Network Lags Behind
While Percival noted that from an economic perspective, Ethereum needs to revert to its max fee pass gas mean, aligning its growth with its intrinsic value, the analyst also suggests that Ethereum currently faces several internal…
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