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Spot Ether ETFs see five-day outflow streak amid 10% price drop

  • Ether ETFs post $795.8M outflows over 5 days as ETH price drops 10.8% to $3,995.
  • SEC staking decision looms; Grayscale readies to stake ETH holdings amid pressure.
  • Bitcoin ETFs face $897.6M outflows, but analysts call them “the biggest launch ever.”

US-based spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded their second prolonged outflow streak in less than a month, underscoring ongoing investor caution in the market.

The sell-off coincides with Ether’s (ETH) price slipping more than 10% over the past week, reflecting broader concerns around crypto demand and regulatory uncertainty.

Five straight days of outflows for Ether ETFs

According to data from Farside, spot Ether ETFs posted five consecutive days of net outflows this week, totaling $795.8 million.

Friday alone saw $248.4 million withdrawn, capping a difficult week for the products.

Ether’s price fell 10.8% to $3995.33 in the last 7 days at the time of writing.

This marks the first time Ether ETFs have logged a five-day outflow streak since the week ending September 5, when the asset traded near $4,300.

The repeated pressure suggests waning investor appetite in the short term, even as longer-term developments around staking could reshape market sentiment.

Staking approval could shift market dynamics

Market participants continue to watch for signals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether staking will eventually be permitted within spot Ether ETFs.

Staking, which allows investors to earn yield by locking up ETH, could provide an added incentive for long-term holders and bolster the utility of these products.

On September 19, it was reported that Grayscale is preparing to stake part of its significant Ether holdings, a move interpreted by some as a vote of confidence that regulators may soon allow staking within exchange-traded products.

Despite this potential catalyst, current trading data highlights persistent sell-side pressure.

Cointelegraph noted that net taker volume on Binance has remained negative over the past month, signaling that retail participation in Ether is cooling.

Crypto analyst Bitbull described the ETF outflow streak as “a sign of capitulation as the panic selling has been so high.”

Bitcoin ETFs also face withdrawals

The selling trend was not limited to Ether.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded five days of outflows, amounting to $897.6 million over the same period.

Bitcoin’s price fell 5.28% in the past week, trading at $109,551 at the time of publication.

While recent outflows reflect cooling momentum, analysts remain broadly optimistic about Bitcoin ETFs’ long-term trajectory.

ETF analyst James Seyffart, speaking on a podcast Thursday, said that while Bitcoin ETFs haven’t been “perfectly hot the past couple of months,” they remain “the biggest launch of all time.”

“The amount of money that has come in here is unlike anything we have ever seen,” Seyffart said, adding that Bitcoin ETFs are performing “as good as you could possibly hope.”

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Ethereum price at crossroads, tests key support at $3,800 as analysts point at possible rebound

  • Ethereum ETF inflows show smart money buying despite short-term weakness.
  • Whales are reducing holdings while mid-sized sharks drive accumulation.
  • Heavy ETH liquidations are fueling bearish sentiment.

Ethereum (ETH) finds itself at a critical juncture as price tests support near $3,800 after a sharp pullback from recent highs.

Analysts are now weighing the technical damage against on-chain signals that point in different directions.

Ethereum price under bear pressure

Recently, the price of ETH slipped below $4,000 and is now trading around the mid-$3,800s.

The 24-hour range shows intraday swings between $3,833.75 and $4,051.26, while analysts single out the $3,800–$3,850 band as the immediate line of defence and $3,500–$3,400 as deeper liquidity zones if sellers push further.

Notably, the Ethereum price has fallen beneath the clustered 20, 50 and 100-EMAs, which currently sit roughly between $4,083 and $4,238 and now act as resistance.

Momentum indicators have also weakened, with the four‑hour RSI sitting near 29, indicating oversold conditions that often precede short relief rallies.

Whales offload as sharks accumulate

On-chain flow metrics show notable exchange inflows, with a recent spike of about $66.7 million moved onto spot venues.

That movement coincided with ETH dropping below $4,000, and it signals that some holders are routing coins to exchanges to sell.

Large wallets holding more than 100,000 ETH have trimmed positions sharply, a development many analysts interpret as increased selling by the largest holders.

At the same time, mid‑sized entities — addresses holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH — are accumulating and taking a more prominent role in on‑chain ownership dynamics as highlighted by Joao Wedson.

This transfer of supply from the very largest wallets toward a concentrated set of mid‑sized “sharks” has nudged the Gini coefficient higher after months of decline, underscoring renewed ownership concentration among wealthier addresses.

While these movements are seen as dynamic by some, it is also viewed as a double‑edged sword by others since it reduces one class of outsized selling but increase concentration risk.

Liquidations spoil the party as ETFs see hyped inflows

The Ethereum price correction has triggered heavy market liquidations, with roughly $409 million in Ethereum long positions liquidated.

Funding rates on ETH futures have also flashed negative recently, according to Coinglass data, adding to the momentum behind short‑term selling.

Institutional flows, especially on the Ethereum ETFs front, also paint a mixed picture, with some funds recording large inflows while others see significant outflows.

Notably, over the recent week, more than $560 million reportedly moved into ETH‑linked funds, with BlackRock‑led products among the largest recipients, even as REX‑Osprey launched the first US staking Ether ETF.

Ethereum price forecast

Views among market commentators diverge sharply, and long‑term bulls like Ted Pillows argue that ETH could ultimately trend well above $10,000 this cycle, though he anticipates a short‑term revisit to the $3,600–$3,800 area.

Most importantly, reclaiming the $4,083–$4,330 zone would ease bearish pressure and could open a path back to $5,000.

Conversely, a failure to hold critical supports would expose lower bands at $3,162 and $2,874, while the 200‑day EMA sits as a structural defence near $3,350.

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Ethereum price forecast: analysts reveal shocking targets after the $1.5B liquidation bloodbath

  • Analysts see downside to $3,560 or upside targets up to $20,000 after Ethereum crashed 15% on Monday.
  • Institutional inflows and Fed cuts, however, fuel a long-term bullish outlook.
  • $4,000 remains the key level as bulls and bears fight for control.

Ethereum price plunged into a violent sell-off on Monday, wiping out many leveraged long positions and rattling traders.

Ethereum’s price has, however, rebounded slightly, with CoinGecko showing ETH trading around $4,197, with a 24-hour range near $4,125–$4,220 at press time.

Crash and carnage: $1.5B liquidations

On Monday, Ethereum (ETH) fell roughly 15% alongside other major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), triggering $1.5 billion in liquidations — the largest single event in six months.

The sudden drop forced many leveraged long positions to close and pushed ETH toward a key psychological floor around $4,000.

The price decline came even as institutional demand continued.

BlackRock’s spot ETH ETF registered roughly $512 million of inflows during the same sell-off, underscoring a divide between retail pressure and institutional accumulation.

Technical crosshairs: $4,000 is the line in the sand

Technically, the market looks fragile. ETH recently broke a symmetrical triangle, a move that gives a measured downside target near $3,560 if selling persists.

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe has flagged the $3,550–$3,750 area as a likely support zone, and he noted that the 20-week EMA sits close to $3,685.

Short-term resistance bands now cluster between about $4,220 and $4,360.

Below that, traders are watching $4,120, $4,050 and the critical $4,000 level.

A decisive break under those supports could accelerate the decline toward roughly $3,800.

Conversely, a clean bounce and a decisive close above the 50-day EMA near $4,250 would improve the odds of a sustained recovery.

A second technical pattern of concern is a descending triangle that formed after August’s peak near $4,956.

That structure keeps $4,070 as a make-or-break pivot.

If $4,070 holds, the path to a retest of $5,000 reopens; if it fails, downside to $3,800 becomes more likely.

Bull case: ETFs, M2 chart and five-figure targets

On the bullish side, a string of analysts and macro studies argue that today’s weakness could set the stage for aggressive gains.

Ted Pillows applied the Global M2 Money Supply chart to Ethereum and suggested a scenario that lands ETH between $18,000 and $20,000 by 2026.

Other market voices back more modest but still impressive rallies.

Daan de Rover and Fundstrat’s Mark Newton highlight a $5,500 target, with Newton adding that ETH is unlikely to drop much below $4,000.

Institutional commitments have reinforced that sentiment; combined flows from large managers such as BlackRock and Fidelity reached hundreds of millions, a dynamic many analysts say supports higher prices over time.

In addition, Crypto GEMs point to Wyckoff Accumulation scenarios and chart setups that could take ETH toward $7,000 if a spring and test sequence holds.

Michaël van de Poppe himself argues that compression is building and that dips around current levels represent attractive accumulation opportunities for long-term buyers.

What traders should watch

Key datapoints to monitor are liquidity below $4,000, ETF inflows, and whether the 50-day EMA around $4,250 is reclaimed.

Ethereum sits at a crossroads. The near term is binary: hold above $4,000 and bulls can chase higher targets; lose that floor and technical setups point to a deeper correction toward the mid-$3,000s.

Longer term, robust institutional flows, tokenisation trends, and macro easing provide clear bullish arguments — some analysts even see five-figure and double-digit-thousand outcomes on the horizon.

Traders and investors should watch liquidity, ETF flows, and moving-average confirmations to decide which path unfolds next.

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Crypto market calm after Monday’s crash: what’s going on?

  • Ether fell as much as 9% in a single session on Monday, wiping out $500 million in bets.
  • Bitcoin traded 0.8% lower, with nervous positioning seen in options.
  • $23 billion in Bitcoin and Ether contracts are due to expire on Friday.

A sharp crash on Monday wiped more than $1.5 billion from leveraged cryptocurrency positions, underscoring how fragile digital asset markets remain.

The sudden liquidation wave, one of the largest this year, unfolded without a clear catalyst and hit Ether especially hard.

By Tuesday morning in Asia, the dust had begun to settle, but prices remained under pressure and traders were braced for more turbulence as a record options expiry approached.

Monday’s crash triggers heavy liquidations

On Monday, Ether led the declines with losses of up to 9%, sparking the unwinding of nearly $500 million in bullish bets.

Bitcoin also retreated, falling sharply before stabilising with a smaller 0.8% decline.

In total, more than $1.5 billion in leveraged positions were forced out across exchanges, making it one of the year’s biggest liquidation events after months of speculative rallies.

Analysts said the drop showed how quickly leverage combined with thin liquidity can turn into widespread selling.

Tuesday’s session shows nervous stability

By Tuesday morning in Asia, the market was calmer, though sentiment remained cautious.

Ether trimmed its losses to around 0.9%, while Bitcoin also traded 0.8% lower.

Options activity pointed to traders positioning for further swings rather than stability, with significant bets placed on Bitcoin falling below $95,000 or rising above $140,000 before the month-end.

The appetite for protection in both directions highlighted just how unsettled sentiment has become.

Expiring contracts add to pressure

Deribit data showed that roughly $23 billion of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts are due to expire on Friday, one of the largest expiries ever recorded.

This event has amplified caution across the market, with traders expecting volatility to dominate in the near term.

Short-term options have grown in popularity as investors look for cheaper exposure to sudden price moves, turning volatility itself into the trade.

Meanwhile, crypto treasury firms that earlier drove demand by raising funds to buy tokens have slowed their purchases.

With share prices falling, these companies have less capacity to raise capital, reducing support for prices and adding to downward pressure.

Leverage and liquidity risks remain

Data from Binance shows open interest in perpetual futures has surged over the past few months, with Ether seeing the strongest speculative activity.

The structure has left the token more exposed to sharp reversals, acting as a higher-beta proxy for digital asset sentiment in periods of stress.

Bitcoin, by contrast, has shown relatively steadier trading thanks to deeper liquidity and its growing role in institutional portfolios.

Even so, analysts caution that the higher levels of leverage in the system compared to last year mean the risk of large swings remains.

With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, some expect new inflows to offset selling pressure, but links between Bitcoin and equities suggest macro policy will continue to shape its path.

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Markets brace for September’s endgame as Bitcoin leads post-Fed crypto Rally

  • Bitcoin reclaims $117K as the Fed’s long-awaited rate cut revives trader optimism and risk appetite.
  • Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin post strong price action, fueling hopes of further breakouts.
  • September’s $4.5B token unlocks cast volatility across altcoins, shifting capital flows in the sector.

The crypto market put on an energetic display this Friday, shaking off recent bouts of uncertainty with a strong overnight rally powered by fresh optimism.

Major tokens, led by Bitcoin surged after the US Federal Reserve delivered a long-awaited rate cut, sparking renewed risk appetite among traders.

The mood was lively as Bitcoin reclaimed key levels and Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin each posted dynamic price swings.

This rebound arrives amid swirling sentiment, as traders balance bullish momentum against lingering macroeconomic headwinds.

Blue-chip movers: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE

At the top of the board, Bitcoin (BTC) hovered above $117,000 in Friday trading, enjoying a lift after the Fed’s quarter-point rate cut put risk assets back in focus.

Bitcoin’s performance set the tone, showing about a 1% daily gain and signaling renewed comfort for bulls who had watched levels slip to near $115,000 earlier in the week.

Ethereum followed suit, trading at roughly $4,600 and holding above psychological support as technical analysts flagged signs of short-term resistance, but mostly positive undercurrents.

Solana (SOL) charged ahead to around $247, buoyed by talk of a potential breakout if its historic $250 resistance falls as traders are watching that level closely for momentum.

Meanwhile, XRP remained pressed just above $3.10; analysts noted a robust daily RSI and possible breakout if it clears this threshold, eyeing targets above $3.20 if upside volume persists.

Dogecoin (DOGE) slipped slightly, last seen around $0.28 after an initial morning pop; the meme coin is consolidating with active speculation about another upswing if key technical support holds.

Altogether, the major cryptos painted an optimistic but cautious technical picture as the day unfolded.

Markets brace for September’s endgame

Beyond the price action, several big stories have traders sitting up straight.

The Fed’s long-discussed interest rate cut was far and away the top catalyst, delivering a tailwind to the entire risk-asset space and providing a confidence boost at a time when global markets are searching for stability.

Industry insiders also watched closely as September’s scheduled token unlocks, totalling over $4.5B began to cast their shadow mid-month, stoking some sector-specific volatility and shifting flows among altcoins.

Regulatory winds were swirling as the SEC and CFTC neared new clarity on digital assets, sparking hope among institutions for more definitive rules of the road, adding another undercurrent of optimism for long-term industry maturation.

This blend of macro and sector developments means the stage is set for potentially explosive moves as Q4 approaches.

The upshot for traders and industry-watchers is clear: September’s endgame is shaping up as a moment of high drama.

With macro drivers, critical token dynamics, and regulatory headlines all hitting at once, the coming days could offer firm direction, whether that brings further upside or a new round of volatility remains the question hanging in the air.

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