Despite Ethereum’s (ETH) sluggish price action, on-chain data paints a far more resilient picture. Recent activity from high-net-worth investors suggests a quiet vote of confidence in the network’s long-term strength.
In a notable move, a single wallet acquired 12,010 ETH at an average price of $1,531—an $18.39 million commitment. This significant whale accumulation reinforces the narrative that Ethereum’s foundational appeal remains intact, even as the broader market shows signs of fatigue.
A whale bought another 2,400 $ETH($3.85M) 6 hours ago.
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 19, 2025
This whale has bought 12,010 $ETH($18.39M) at an average price of $1,531 in the past 10 days.https://t.co/calmuM1Cvi pic.twitter.com/WfUm2Q9yCj
At the protocol level, Ethereum continues to dominate the DeFi landscape. Its Total Value Locked (TVL) remains strong, hovering near $190 billion—more than any other blockchain. Despite this, ETH’s price has been trapped in a narrow consolidation band between $1,450 and $1,647 since April 8, with the RSI lingering near oversold territory.
Total value locked (TVL) for the @ethereum (L1) ecosystem: ~$190 billion.
— Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal) April 18, 2025
TVL for Ethereum (L1) is defined as the USD value of funds that stablecoin minters, lenders, stakers, and liquidity providers have deposited into the applications on the Ethereum (L1). pic.twitter.com/NfKEpPcy1G
This disconnect between robust fundamentals and muted price action has led analysts to question whether Ethereum is fundamentally undervalued.
Recent market behavior has reinforced a bearish tone. ETH briefly tested $1,400 support—its lowest level in two years—signaling a potential capitulation event. A 50% drawdown in Q1 has yet to be followed by a meaningful Q2 recovery, further fueling bearish sentiment.
Yet under the surface, accumulation metrics and new address growth (+7%) point to possible early-stage reaccumulation. The sustained buying pressure from whale addresses during dips is a key bullish divergence that contradicts broader market pessimism.
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Further strengthening the undervaluation thesis is Ethereum’s MVRV Z-Score, which has fallen into the green band—an area historically linked to market bottoms. The last time this occurred was during late 2022 to early 2023, right before a bullish turnaround.
In summary, Ethereum’s solid DeFi dominance, rising whale activity, and undervaluation signals may mark an inflection point. While bearish sentiment currently dominates, market conditions could swiftly shift as investors reassess Ethereum’s potential upside. A bullish reversal may be closer than it seems.
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