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Jump Trading, a prominent market maker, has been actively selling Ether (ETH), contributing to the recent market correction. The trading firm recently liquidated 11,501 ETH, valued at over $29 million, and redeemed an additional $48 million worth of Ether in preparation for further sales.
Despite this significant selling pressure, the firm’s activity may be nearing its end. As of August 7, Jump Trading reportedly holds only 21,394 Wrapped Lido Staked ETH (wstETH), worth approximately $63 million, suggesting a potential slowdown in their selling spree.
Whale Selling Patterns and Market Reactions
Large crypto holders or whales, such as Jump Trading, often influence market sentiment and price movements. Investors closely monitor these entities’ selling patterns to anticipate potential price impacts. Recent reports link the market downturn, which saw Ether drop to a five-month low, directly to aggressive sales by Jump Trading and other major market participants.
QCP Group highlighted in their August 5 report that Jump Trading, along with Paradigm VC, played a crucial role in the market correction. Their selling activity was exacerbated by market makers adjusting their positions in response to increased ETH volumes, which surged by 30% to 120%.
Assessing the Ether Price Bottom
The current correction has seen Ether’s price decline from around $3,000 to below $2,200. Between July 24 and August 5, Jump Trading alone sold over 83,000 worth of wstETH, coinciding with the start of the market decline.
However, with Jump Trading’s inventory of Ether dwindling, the potential for further price declines might be limited. The selling pressure has been compounded by other major market makers, who collectively offloaded 130,000 Ether, amounting to over $290 million.
Despite this downturn, Ether has recently experienced a slight relief rally. As of August 7, the price of Ether was up 3.29% on the daily chart, trading at $2,533.
Future Outlook and Potential for a Recovery
Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Capital, suggests that the recent demand for Ether from US spot ETFs could counterbalance the selling pressure. Van de Poppe noted that recent ETF inflows of $150 million significantly exceed the $160 million worth of Ether created in 2024. This demand could potentially drive the price of Ether higher.
Van de Poppe also emphasized that Ethereum remains “super undervalued” and could be poised for a substantial run if ETF inflows continue to increase. As the market absorbs the impact of recent sell-offs, the combination of decreasing selling pressure and growing institutional demand might signal a near-term bottom for Ether.
