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When a whale sees gold where others see only darkness, it often means that a cycle is about to turn. With the price hovering around $2400, Ethereum seems to be selling. At least, this is the conclusion experienced investors, those so-called 'smart money' who use dips as a springboard, are arriving at. Even Eric Trump, not particularly known for his enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies, mentioned it in his own way. So it's no surprise that the numbers are rising: record accumulation, increased addresses, massive inflows... Price calmness may just be the tip of the iceberg.

Ethereum reaches record accumulation with 22 million ETH stored in inactive wallets.
Whales make up 27% of the total supply, strengthening their influence on the crypto market.
The price remains stable around $2400 despite massive inflows into institutional wallets.
Web3 startups are reacting to whale signals, adjusting their payment tools and strategies.
Ethereum: when giants rise before the storm
Since the beginning of June 2025, whale crypto wallets have been filling up. More than 22 million ETH are now stored in accumulation addresses. The signs do not lie: for example, Galaxy Digital laid down $73 million. And this is not a gamble. These giants control 27% of the total supply of Ethereum.

Meanwhile, the average person remains indecisive. 'Emotional money,' as Lorniko calls them on X, are fleeing or waiting, paralyzed by volatility. Nevertheless, the price holds: +11.5% in one week. And some technical indicators point to a reversal. Breaking resistance levels, in particular, allowed a 9% rise in 24 hours last Saturday.
Joseph Lubin, founder of Consensys, sees promising dynamics: 'Incredible accumulation.' He is not alone in that these cautious movements precede a new surge. Previous cycles have proven this: 2017, 2021, each time whales took a position before the lift.
Crypto summer, smelling of gunpowder... and billions
It's rare to have a summer where so much is said about curves and reductions. Not about the weather, but about cryptocurrency prices. For Ethereum, the fundamental indicators are clear: the activity of smart contracts is rapidly increasing, network fees have jumped by 130%. The reason? Growing institutional demand for DeFi. This technical noise suggests positive tension in the asset.
Smart money (whales) are accumulating Ethereum like never before.

Lorniko
This statement summarizes the atmosphere. Summer promises to be hot in the markets, especially if the price of Ethereum exceeds $3000 again. The overall feeling: if the train leaves, those who are late will miss the peak.

Some see this as a repeat of 2020. Merlijn the Trader even speaks of the inevitable supply shock. Less ETH on exchanges, more accumulation: a formula that historically precedes spikes.
In response, the more cautious take a wait-and-see approach. But as Lorniko reminds us:

The altcoin season will come. We never know when. But when it officially arrives, it will already be too late to become a millionaire with just a few thousand dollars.

Web3 startups: dancing with whales, but not getting swallowed
If whales set the pace, Web3 startups must adjust it. Centralization of reserves in a few pockets changes the rules of the game. They must quickly change direction, integrate hybrid systems for managing cryptocurrency and fiat, and anticipate areas of regulatory turbulence.

Initiatives like Stripe are no longer enough. Web3 players must adapt to capital flows, and weak signals become vital. In other words, preparing to navigate a rapidly changing landscape is crucial.

Therefore, crypto startups must become interpreters of the whale language. The slightest movement can redefine liquidity, interest, risks... and opportunities.

One of the latest shocks that could push Ethereum may very well be political. Donald Trump's recent announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has already triggered a rise in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices. Thus, an unexpected peace could serve as a springboard for a broader revival of cryptocurrency, led by Ethereum.

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