200,000 ETH Withdrawn From Exchanges Amid Cooling Volume: What’s Next for Ethereum?

TLDR:

• 200,000 ETH, worth $780M, have been withdrawn from exchanges in 48 hours, data from Ali shows.
• Ethereum’s Buy/Sell Pressure Delta turns negative, hinting that selling pressure might be temporary.
• On-chain ETH volume drops, reflecting reduced market participation during the latest price cooldown.
• ETH trades at $3,920, down 2.48% in 24 hours but still up 1.65% over the week, per CoinGecko.
  

Ethereum holders are making big moves. Over the past two days, around 200,000 ETH, worth about $780 million, have left centralized exchanges. The sudden outflow has caught the market’s attention as it often hints at changing sentiment. 

Some see it as a sign of accumulation, while others view it as a response to recent price swings. The market now watches to see whether this signals recovery or retreat for the second-largest crypto.

Ethereum Price and On-Chain Data Paint a Mixed Picture

According to market analyst Ali (@ali_charts), 200,000 ETH were withdrawn from exchanges within 48 hours. 

That kind of movement usually reflects growing investor confidence in self-custody or long-term holding. It can also point to traders reducing selling pressure as they move assets off exchanges.

At the same time, Alphractal (@Alphractal) noted that Ethereum’s Buy/Sell Pressure Delta has turned negative. This metric measures the balance between buying and selling activity. When it goes negative, it often means sellers are briefly in control. 

However, Alphractal added that this shift doesn’t always signal a downturn. In many cases, it has appeared right before short-term bottoms.

He explained that extended declines in this metric, like those seen earlier this year, tend to mark deeper downtrends. That is not what current data shows. Instead, the market appears to be in a cautious phase where confidence dips but long-term holders remain steady.

CoinGecko data shows Ethereum trading around $3,920, down about 2.48% in the last 24 hours but still up 1.65% for the week. The numbers suggest mild volatility rather than a full reversal, with traders balancing fear and patience.

Ethereum price on CoinGecko

On-Chain Volume Drop Points to Cooling Sentiment

On-chain volume, which tracks the total value of ETH moved on the blockchain, has also started to fall. This drop often reflects waning public interest during quieter phases. For many traders, lower on-chain activity tends to accompany periods of disbelief before major market turns.

Analysts like Alphractal see this phase as part of a wider accumulation cycle. 

Reduced volume and negative pressure deltas have previously marked stages before Ethereum began new upward moves. While this doesn’t guarantee a rally, it highlights how traders are positioning for potential recovery.

Market watchers say the combination of declining exchange balances and cooling activity could suggest one thing: investors may be holding tight, not running for exits. Whether that patience pays off will depend on Ethereum’s next move as the market tests current price levels.