Ethereum

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 <li aria-level="1">ETF flow stabilization and reduced liquidations in Ethereum suggest market recovery and potential for a bullish uptrend.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Creation of a CME gap by Ethereum could lead to price increases as markets typically close such gaps, signaling growth.</li> 
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Ethereum recently outpaced Bitcoin, surging by 6.9% compared to Bitcoin’s modest 1% gain over the last 24 hours. 
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This performance is sparking discussions about the potential onset of an altcoin season—a period where cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin see substantial gains. 
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A notable movement in the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/will-ethereum-crash-whale-moves-154-million-eth-to-exchange/">Ethereum market</a> involved a whale transferring 5,000 ETH, valued at approximately $13.2 million, to the exchange OKX. This transaction is part of a larger pattern, with the whale having moved a total of 48,501 ETH since July 8. Observers are closely monitoring this activity, considering it could indicate emerging trends in the altcoin market. 
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Despite a recent price dip in Ethereum, the cooling of long liquidations suggests that the market may be finding stability. As the flow of funds into <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/blackrocks-ethereum-etf-nears-1-billion-milestone/">Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)</a> becomes more consistent, there’s potential for a bullish recovery. This stabilization is crucial as it could catalyze increased demand for Ethereum, fostering a robust market rally. 
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Additionally, Ethereum’s market is showing encouraging signs. On-chain metrics indicate improvements, suggesting that the recent downturns could be subsiding. If these trends hold, Ethereum might be positioned for a price increase in the coming weeks. 
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Another key factor to consider is the creation of a CME gap by Ethereum’s price actions. History shows that markets tend to close such gaps, which could mean further upward movement for Ethereum’s price. 
This scenario supports the theory that an altcoin season may be on the horizon, offering a potentially lucrative phase for Ethereum and other altcoins. 
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Investors and market spectators are now poised to see if Ethereum can maintain this momentum through the last quarter of the year and into early 2025. 
If Ethereum follows a pattern similar to the 2020-21 bull run—breaking out, consolidating, and then rallying—a <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/ethereums-secret-signal-are-massive-gains-just-around-the-corner/">significant upward</a> trend could be underway, marking the start of a vibrant altcoin season.&nbsp; 
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