Tron founder Justin Sunโs aggressive ETH selloff, totaling $143 million last week, has contributed to a 17% price drop.Despite this, bullish technical patterns suggest Ethereum could recover and target $10,000 in 2024 after retesting lower support levels.
Tron founder Justin Sunโs aggressive ETH selling spree has drawn significant attention in the crypto community, particularly as Ethereum struggles to maintain key support levels. Sunโs recent offloading of ETH has coincided with a sharp downturn in Ethereumโs price, leaving analysts and investors questioning the broader implications for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
As we have previouslyย reported, Justin Sun has been systematically selling Ethereum, with his latest move involving the liquidation of 39,999 ETH, valued at $143 million. Blockchain analytics firmย Spot On Chainย reported that Sunย redeemedย these tokens from liquid staking platforms Lido Finance and EtherFi before depositing the proceeds into HTX (formerly Huobi Exchange).
This recent transaction follows a broader trend: since November 10, Sun has sold a total of 108,919 ETH worth approximately $400 million. The sales predominantly occurred near Ethereumโs local price peaks, suggesting a strategy to capitalize on short-term gains. Currently, Sun has another 42,904 ETH (valued at $139 million) in the process of unstaking from Lido Finance, potentially signaling additional sell pressure.
Impact on ETHโs Price
The timing and scale of Sunโs sales have contributed to significant market turbulence. Ethereumโs price has dropped by 17% over the past week, plummeting from near $4,000 to below $3,500. Analysts are now warning that Ethereum could test the $3,000 support level before mounting its next rally.
Popular crypto analyst IncomeSharks observed that Ethereum experienced a โlow-volume weekendโ after a volatile week for broader markets. The On-Balance Volume (OBV) indicator remains steady, suggesting some market stability. However, the selling pressure from whales like Sun has cast a bearish shadow, increasing the likelihood of further dips.
While short-term sentiment appears bearish, some analysts maintain a bullish outlook for Ethereum. Prominent chartist โI am Crypto Wolfโ pointed out that Ethereumโs price is forming an inverse head-and-shoulders (iHS) continuation pattern. If this setup holds, it could provide the momentum needed for Ethereum to surpass the $4,000 resistance and target $10,000 by mid-2024.
However, before a breakout occurs, analysts believe Ethereum might retest the $3,000 level. Such a dip could attract buyers seeking an entry point for the anticipated long-term rally.
Justin Sunโs ETH selling spree has undoubtedly amplified market volatility, pushing Ethereum prices lower and sparking bearish sentiment. However, the long-term prospects for Ethereum remain strong, with bullish technical patterns hinting at a potential recovery. For now, investors will be closely monitoring Sunโs next moves and their impact on the broader market.
Meanwhile, the second largest digital asset by market cap is swapping hands withย $3,439.70ย after a 3.64% surge in the past 24 hours. Additionally, with a market cap of $413.99B, the asset has recorded a decline of 14.11% in the past week.
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