Inside Ethereum’s calm: Exchange exits, fund accumulation and more!

Key TakeawaysWhy are Ethereum Exchange Outflows falling?Outflows declined sharply, showing holders preferred keeping ETH off exchanges, strengthening long-term confidence near the $3,800 support level.What signals support ETH’s next move?Fund Holdings surged to 6.5 million ETH while Spot ETF flows showed caution, suggesting institutional backing could fuel a $4,000 breakout.Ethereum [ETH] investors appeared less eager to take short positions. Over the last three days, Exchange Outflows from centralized exchanges declined sharply, according to recent CryptoQuant data.The drop in Exchange Outflows suggested Ethereum holders grew confident and preferred to keep assets off exchanges for potential long-term gains.Source: CryptoQuantEthereum price action sparks reversal signalsThe shift came as the ETH price recovered from the gap rejection near $3,800.After the rejection, Ethereum built upside momentum despite a brief stall over the last 24 hours. ETH recorded a 0.34% daily change, signaling low activity in the short term.Even so, technical indicators pointed to longer-term optimism. Stochastic RSI approached oversold territory, showing bearish pressure exhaustion among Ethereum bears.Source: TradingViewInstitutional holdings strengthen the bullish caseAlongside retail sentiment, institutional exposure also grew.Fund Holdings tied to Ethereum rose sharply, now totaling about 6.5 million ETH, not $6.6 million as earlier stated.That steady rise reflected that larger players stayed engaged even as broader conditions remained volatile.Source: CryptoQuantAt the same time, Spot ETF Net Flow data painted a more cautious picture. The recent Total Ethereum Spot ETF Net Inflow indicated a slight surge in Ethereum ETF outflows.Roughly $65,000 in Ethereum ETF outflows were recorded over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass. About $51,600 worth of Ethereum ETFs shifted into the ETHA product, with the remainder allocated to the FETH ETF.Still, these ETF outflows were not large enough to significantly affect price action.Source: CoinGlassWhat is ahead for ETHThe convergence of shrinking Exchange Outflows, resilient fund inflows, and supportive technicals could set up Ethereum for a rally.But still, for a stronger move to materialize, ETH will need to break through the previous trendline support that recently turned into a resistance.As of writing, Ethereum held above the $3,800 demand zone. If buying strength persisted, a move toward the $4,000 psychological mark and beyond could follow.