CryptoQuant’s data seemed to paint a compelling picture – After a sharp midweek dip, USDT reserves on Binance have rebounded with remarkable consistency
From a low near 25.93B, the reserves have surged past 26.13B
This formed a steep upward arc almost like a coiled spring
These type of inflows suggest traders are quietly reloading their ammo - Market participants appear to be readying for action
The return of liquidity – especially in the form of stablecoins is rarely idle
In fact, it’s often the first sign that capital is positioning ahead of a move
Grayscale GBTC generated more annual revenues than all other U.S. spot BTC ETFs combined
However, GBTC’s $BTC has dropped about 70% since its ETF conversion in January 2024.
Before the debut, GBTC held about 619,000 BTC. Sixteen months later, the GBTC’s holdings dropped to 191,000 BTC, a nearly 70% decline in assets under management (AUM).
As shown by Geraci’s data, GBTC charged the highest fees of 1.5% while the rest of the products had an average cost of 0.15%-0.94%. Yet GBTC dominated the overall annual revenue.
According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, GBTC’s 1.5% fee was considered average in the traditional ETF market.
However, other analysts pointed out that most investors were captured in GBTC due to the heavy tax implications of switching to a cheaper alternative. Daniel Sempere, a business coach, stated,
“Paying the capital gains to switch out of GBTC is more painful than paying the extra fees, I guess.”
Simply put, the high fees and captive tax implications boosted GBTC earnings. However, can the expected approval of in-kind redemption for ETFs affect GBTC’s moat?
According to experts, in-kind redemption, using BTC instead of cash, would lower the tax burden, especially for large investors. Despite in-kind redemption being tax-efficient, individual investors sitting on massive unrealized gains will still face capital gains tax.
That said, GBTC ranked third on the AUM front with $17.8 billion. The BlackRock iShares BTC ETF topped the AUM list with $54.8 billion, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $18 billion.
After the slump in Q1 2025, the spot BTC ETFs saw renewed demand in April, with a whopping $3 billion in inflows.
This boosted BTC’s recovery to $94k, up 26% from the year’s low of $74.5k. In the short term, the $92K range low support and $100K overhead mid-range resistance were key levels to watch.
On-chain data reveals a significant $ETH Ethereum whale transaction, involving the OTC purchase of 30,000 ETH ($54 million) through Wintermute.
The deal was executed via two USDC transfers totaling over $110 million, routed to Wintermute’s OTC wallet. Shortly after, the whale wallet received the full crypto assets.
While the broader market remains cautious, this move underscores growing conviction among high-net-worth investors. Such quiet accumulation, though not always headline-worthy, often precedes major price action.
What insight might this whale have that the rest of the market lacks?
Whale holdings remain steady
Supporting this narrative, broader Ethereum whale activity has remained relatively stable over the past week.
Data from Santiment shows that the number of wallets holding between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH has largely held its ground, even as ETH prices climbed from the $1.5K range to around $1.7K.
Meanwhile, whale transaction counts have risen sharply since April 21st, coinciding with ETH’s breakout.
This steady base of whale holders, combined with a recent uptick in large transactions, hints at growing institutional confidence rather than speculation.
Ethereum’s recent breakout above $1,750 appears to be holding, with the asset trading near $1,800 at press time.
The RSI on the daily chart remained neutral at around 55, suggesting there’s room for further upside without immediate overbought pressure
Meanwhile, the MACD continued to flash a bullish crossover, with the MACD line staying comfortably above the signal line, showing strengthening positive momentum.
With steady whale accumulation in the backdrop, ETH could target the $1,850-$1,900 zone next, provided broader market conditions remain stable.
A clean break above $1,900 could open the door toward $2,000 in the coming sessions.
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