Ethereum Updates: Large Holders Acquire $1.37B in Ethereum While Short Sellers Face Major Losses Amid Market Division
- Ethereum whales bought $1.37B of ETH at $3,462 as prices hit a four-month low of $3,000 in November 2025. - Aave whale led accumulation with 257,543 ETH ($896M), while Bitmine Immersion added 40,719 ETH ($139.6M). - Exchange reserves fell to 2016 lows as investors shifted to long-term storage, signaling bullish confidence. - Leveraged short traders lost $1.44M-$25M in losses, highlighting risks amid Ethereum's volatility. - Market splits between institutional accumulation and retail shorting, with $3,400
Ethereum (ETH) has attracted significant buying interest from major investors after its price fell by nearly 12% in November 2025, dropping to a four-month low of $3,000 before experiencing a slight recovery, according to a report from
This wave of buying coincided with
At the same time, market volatility exposed differing investor responses. A well-known trader dubbed the "Former 100% Win Rate Whale" closed a $25 million ETH short position with 25x leverage, resulting in a $1.44 million loss, according to a CoinEx report,
The contrasting approaches—large-scale accumulation by whales versus aggressive leveraged shorting—illustrate the broader uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market. While institutional and high-net-worth investors appear to view Ethereum’s current valuation as attractive, retail traders and those using leverage are more vulnerable to sharp price movements. Market analysts suggest that Ethereum’s ability to maintain levels above $3,400 will be key in determining if the recent buying activity leads to a sustained upward trend, as BeInCrypto reports.
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