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Ether.Fi: How whale buying could extend ETHFI’s 10% price rally

ETHFI has recorded significant gains as its trading volume hit $120 million, with whale buying and retail futures activity fueling bullish momentum.

ETHFI Spikes as Whales and Retail Traders Inject Fresh Bullish Momentum

Ether.Fi [ETHFI] is back in focus after the token recorded a 10% daily surge at press time, with its trading activity accelerating alongside the price move.

According to the recent data, daily volume has hit a new weekly high at $120 million, suggesting the rally is being supported by growing market participation rather than thin liquidity.

The impact of the surging trading activity is already visible on the token’s sentiments. Additionally, ETHFI’s price volatility index has spiked to 0.048 over the same period. Could the trading activity and the resultant volatility spark a wave of further investments to keep the token’s bullish advances going?

ETHFI trading volume
Source: Santiment

Whales take the lead in the spot market

Supporting the improving trading activity, ETHFI’s large investors have become increasingly active, with whale orders dominating spot market activity. That trend reflects a growing confidence among high-value investors, particularly this time when it coincides with rising prices.

Instead of fading after the initial breakout, buying pressure has remained steady, helping ETHFI maintain its upward momentum. If the developments are sustained, prospective investors should expect a further continuation trend.

ETHFI spot average order size data
Source: CryptoQuant

At the same time, retail participation has also picked up, particularly in the derivatives market. As holders’ sentiment strengthens, more traders are currently opening Futures positions, adding momentum to the ongoing rally.

ETHFI retain activity
Source: CryptoQuant

Can ETHFI reach $0.82?

On the daily chart, the next key level on traders’ radar is the $0.82 resistance. Currently, the token is still trading above its key EMAs, suggesting that buyers are still in control.

If whale accumulation remains strong and retail demand continues to support the Futures market, bulls could have enough momentum to challenge that level.

However, elevated volatility also raises the likelihood of sharp price swings, meaning traders and investor alike should keep an eye on the potential correction from for the profit-taking phase as ETHFI approaches resistance.

All in all, the combination of rising trading volume, dominant whale activity, and growing retail participation suggests the rally is being backed by improving market conviction. Moreover, the long-term bias still leans to the bulls’ favor.

ETHFI price analysis
Source: TradingView

Final Summary

  • ETHFI has recorded significant gains in the past 24 hours, making it one of the market’s top-performing altcoins.
  • The network’s trading volume surged to a weekly high as both whale and retail participation increased.
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Kelvin Murithi

Journalist

Kelvin Murithi is a crypto journalist and on-chain analyst covering market structure, price action and blockchain data. He is a Bsc. Actuarial Science graduate and harnesses his statistical and data analysis skills to translate complex metrics into clear insights for everyday crypto investors.

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