Ethereum climbs 65% – But is this rally more than just hype? Analyzing…
Ethereum's OI and whale inflows surged, signaling institutional conviction behind the recent rally.
ETH liquidations and technicals point to a likely breakout above $2,714 as shorts get squeezed.
Ethereum's [ETH] Futures market has shown remarkable strength over the past month.
Open Interest (OI) on Binance jumped from $3.6B to $5.1B—up 41.6%—with the total ETH OI across all exchanges now near $17B.
This uptick signals strong institutional and derivatives-driven conviction behind ETH's rally.
Importantly, this move is not speculative; it aligns with an almost 65% price rise from $1,600 to $2,663.72.
Therefore, Ethereum's recent surge appears more than a temporary spike—it reflects a structurally supported rally backed by robust participation in the derivatives market.
Source: CryptoQuant
Whale Inflows accelerate
In just seven days, Ethereum's Large Holders Netflow rose 22.8%, extending a massive 30-day increase of 1057.08% and a 90-day jump of 392.80%.
This surge suggests sustained accumulation from institutional entities and long-term holders.
Moreover, the timing of these inflows corresponds with Ethereum's breakout above $2,600, confirming that deep-pocketed investors continue to bet on further upside.
Source: IntoTheBlock
While accumulation persists, ETH Exchange Reserves have increased by 3.93%, totaling $51.17B. Typically, rising reserves might indicate upcoming sell pressure as more ETH becomes available on exchanges.
However, this rise could instead reflect rotational liquidity, where traders deposit ETH for derivatives exposure or to hedge positions.
ETH faces major hurdle at $2,714
Ethereum was trading around $2,663, just shy of a strong resistance band between $2,714 and $2,741. The Stochastic RSI sat above 79, indicating overbought conditions, while Bollinger Bands signal reduced volatility.
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A decisive close above $2,741 would likely open the door to a breakout rally toward $3,000. However, failure to breach this zone could trigger a short-term retracement to $2,581.
Therefore, ETH sits at a critical technical juncture that could dictate the near-term trajectory for both itself and the broader altcoin market.
Source: TradingView
Shorts get squeezed
Derivatives data confirms increasing bear capitulation.
On the 23rd of May, ETH liquidations showed short positions worth $17.88M being wiped out across exchanges. Binance and Bitfinex led the liquidations, while long positions only accounted for $12.56M.
This continued squeeze has amplified ETH's rally, especially as Open Interest and Whale Netflows both support the move.
Source: CoinGlass
Can ETH break $2,714 and trigger the next altcoin wave?
Ethereum appears well-positioned to break above the $2,714 resistance, backed by strong on-chain and derivatives metrics.
The sharp rise in Whale Inflows, continued short liquidations, and a 41.6% surge in OI confirm solid bullish momentum. While reserves have risen slightly, this has not weakened the broader bullish setup.
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