Ethereum rallied 2.22% to $1,756.15 on Thursday, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market’s 1.47% gain. The move came as spot Ethereum ETF inflows resumed after a nine-day outflow streak, while on-chain data revealed the highest level of ETH withdrawals from Binance in over three years. A whale wallet also accumulated $31.43 million in ETH and $6.24 million in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), signaling renewed interest from large holders.
ETF Inflows Turn Positive After Extended Outflow Period
According to SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of $29.08 million on July 2, following $14.89 million the previous day. BlackRock’s ETHA led the latest daily inflows. This reversal ended a nine-day stretch of outflows and suggests that institutional demand may be recovering after recent selling pressure. ETF flows are closely watched as a proxy for regulated investment interest in Ethereum. The positive inflows, combined with ETH’s correlation with the S&P 500, indicate that macro conditions also supported the rally.
Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit Three-Year High
CryptoQuant data showed more than 166,000 ETH withdrawal transactions from Binance on July 3 — the highest figure in more than three years. Large exchange withdrawals often indicate that holders are moving assets into self-custody, long-term storage, or decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost noted that the surge “could reflect genuine demand” near the $1,500 level, though some funds may be flowing into DeFi yield opportunities. The data underscores increased wallet activity, though the exact purpose of each transfer remains unclear.
Whale Wallet Accumulates $37.67 Million in ETH and WBTC
Lookonchain tracking revealed that a single whale wallet accumulated $31.43 million in ETH and $6.24 million in WBTC, totaling $37.67 million. The allocation is heavily skewed toward Ethereum — roughly 83% ETH and 17% WBTC. WBTC allows holders to deploy Bitcoin-linked capital within Ethereum’s ecosystem. The wallet owner has not been identified, and it is unknown whether the tokens came from fresh purchases, exchange withdrawals, or internal transfers. Despite these uncertainties, the accumulation adds to the narrative of large investors positioning for further upside.
Price Levels to Watch
Ethereum is currently testing a key short-term resistance zone. Holding above $1,700 keeps attention on the $1,767 level, followed by the $1,800 to $1,847 range. A drop below $1,700 could bring the $1,620 to $1,650 support area into focus. Traders are watching whether ETF inflows continue beyond two sessions, as a longer streak would provide stronger evidence of rebuilding institutional demand.
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