Following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC, Ethereum has emerged as a significant beneficiary, experiencing a notable surge in price and supply profitability.
Bullish Trend and Price Surge:
Ethereum faced challenges in recovery after a flash crash on January 3, dropping to the $2,200 range. However, news of the Bitcoin ETF approval sparked a significant uptrend. Ethereum saw a 4.95% hike on January 8, surpassing $2,300, and a more than 10% increase on the ETF announcement day, reaching over $2,500. As of the latest data, Ethereum is trading above $2,600, outperforming Bitcoin's less than 2% hike post-ETF approval.
Source: Trading View
Volume Surge:
Ethereum's trading volume exhibited an uptrend, peaking at over $31 billion on January 11, the highest level in over five months. The sustained high volume indicates increased trading activity, with buyers showing aggressiveness in the market.
Source: Santiment
Supply in Profit:
Ethereum's supply in profit, after facing a decline during the price downturn, experienced a notable surge. It went from around 80% during the downturn to close to 87% on January 11. The latest figures indicate the supply in profit at around 86.2%, equivalent to over 113 million Ethereum.
Source: Santiment
Seven-Day Active Addresses:
The seven-day active addresses for Ethereum have risen to around 2.3 million. Despite a previous decline starting around December 20, 2023, the number of active addresses has increased with the onset of the recent uptrend.
Ethereum's positive performance post-SEC approval reflects a robust market response, with a significant price surge, increased trading volume, and a higher percentage of the supply in profit.