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<h3 id="key-highlights">Key Highlights</h3><ul><li>Ethereum has rallied approximately 10% throughout July, yet underlying demand signals remain subdued</li><li>Binance holdings expanded by 221,000 ETH from late June onward, adding to tradable inventory</li><li>Large holder transaction volumes have fallen to “Whale Left” territory according to CryptoQuant metrics</li><li>Spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States recorded consecutive inflows over four sessions, accumulating $91.5 million</li><li>A decisive move above $1,803 resistance (the 50-day EMA) is necessary for ETH to target $2,400</li></ul><p>Ethereum has managed to climb roughly 10% since July began, yet the upward momentum appears increasingly precarious. Evidence from various market indicators suggests buyer participation exists but lacks conviction.</p><figure id="attachment_199135" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-199135" src="https://blockonomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/chart-26-1.webp" alt="Ethereum (ETH) Price" width="1824" height="1248"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-199135" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ethereum?chart=type%3Dprice%26mode%3Dline%26timeframe%3Dd7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum (ETH) Price</a></figcaption></figure><p>The Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator has improved from -0.46 to -0.30, signaling that while holders remain underwater on their positions, losses have contracted somewhat compared to previous levels.</p><p>Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the United States experienced their first streak of positive net flows since early May, recording four straight days of capital entry. SoSoValue data confirms these combined inflows reached $91.5 million.</p><p>While encouraging on the surface, historical patterns indicate sustained ETF capital influx over extended periods is required to catalyze significant price appreciation. Current activity falls short of that threshold.</p><p>Crypto analyst Ash Crypto noted on X that ETH has retreated 6% from recent peaks following rejection at the 50-day moving average. He highlighted critical support zones at $1,670 and $1,500, emphasizing that reclaiming the MA 50 and breaking through $1,850 are essential steps toward reaching $2,400.</p><div class="embed-x"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> down 6% from recent high after rejection from resistance and the daily MA 50.</p><p>Next Supports:<br>– $1,670<br>– Strong support at $1,500</p><p>ETH needs to jump back above the MA 50 and $1,850 for further bullish momentum toward $2,400. <a href="https://t.co/eCWlrcEBhO" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/eCWlrcEBhO</a></p><p>— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) <a href="https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2074886692553752781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 8, 2026</a></p></blockquote></div><h3 id="large-holder-activity-contracts">Large Holder Activity Contracts</h3><p>Data from CryptoQuant reveals that average whale transaction size declined from approximately 1,500 ETH per trade in mid-May to roughly 1,000 ETH currently, entering territory the analytics platform designates as “Whale Left.”</p><p>This retreat by institutional and high-net-worth participants reduces the volume of substantial orders flowing through markets. The resulting environment leaves pricing more vulnerable to smaller transactions, potentially amplifying near-term price swings.</p><p>Addresses containing between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH did absorb approximately 100,000 ETH during the previous week. However, total balances in this cohort have remained essentially unchanged across the past three weeks, indicating accumulation has not intensified.</p><h3 id="growing-supply-on-trading-platforms">Growing Supply on Trading Platforms</h3><p>Binance’s Ethereum reserves expanded from 3.64 million ETH to 3.87 million ETH since late June concluded—a notable addition of 221,000 ETH representing one of the more substantial reserve buildups observed in recent months.</p><figure class="wp-caption alignnone"><img src="https://blockonomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/356.webp" alt="" width="1070" height="602"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text"> Source: CryptoQuant </figcaption></figure><p>Expanding exchange inventories signal greater availability of ETH for immediate market transactions. While this doesn’t guarantee imminent selling, it introduces additional supply-side pressure into a market already demonstrating fragility.</p><p>The Coinbase Premium Index, which measures sentiment among United States-based traders, has recovered from -0.169 to -0.076. Despite improvement, the negative reading indicates American buyers continue transacting at discounts relative to international markets.</p><p><a href="https://coincentral.com/ethereum-baccarat-sites/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETH currently trades</a> in the $1,740 to $1,777 range, maintaining position above the 20-day EMA situated at $1,714. Open interest in derivatives markets has remained stagnant, suggesting leveraged participants are adopting a wait-and-see approach.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blockonomi.com/ethereum-eth-struggles-to-sustain-july-rally-amid-weak-momentum-and-surging-exchange-inventory/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum (ETH) Struggles to Sustain July Rally Amid Weak Momentum and Surging Exchange Inventory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blockonomi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockonomi</a>.</p>

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