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Ethereum Holds Near $2,300 as Whales Buy $322 Million and Traders Watch $2,400 Resistance

Heavy short bets alongside a futures gap raise the risk of fast swings.

Overview

  • Ethereum is holding near $2,300 at a decision zone below the $2,340–$2,400 band that traders want to see cleared.
  • Large holders added about 140,000 ETH worth roughly $322 million over 96 hours, according to Ali Charts, while the price stayed flat.
  • The key support is $2,200, with a break lower risking a move toward about $1,900 if selling picks up.
  • A gap on CME Ether futures near $2,400–$2,650 often draws price back, so a clean push higher could target that zone.
  • About $8 billion in short bets could be forced to buy back if ETH jumps by around 20 percent, Max Crypto said, which could speed any rally.