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<p>Ethereum’s funding rate is almost at the 0.015 level, a critical level that may lead to a high price surge. This level has been crucial in the past as far as the bullish pressure for ETH is concerned. </p> 
<p>With buying pressure increasing, investors are eagerly waiting to observe whether this is the start of a larger price trend.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a>: Watch Out for the 0.015 Point in Funding Rates<br><br>"Ether's funding rate to rise above 0.015 to see if the calm before the storm breaks. A move above this level in funding rates is crucial for tracking healthy increases during bull markets." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/burak_kesmeci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@burak_kesmeci</a> <br><br>Link <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">… <a href="https://t.co/NKCYkRbVbe">pic.twitter.com/NKCYkRbVbe</a></p>— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1834119235859046579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2024</a>
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<p>In the past few weeks, Ethereum has reported a significant rise in exchange outflows, which is a positive sign. More than 177,000 ETH, worth approximately&nbsp;$416,000,000, left exchanges in the two days only. </p> 
<p>This is a clear indication that investors are positioning themselves for possible positive gains, with both futures and ETF markets seeing an increase in bullish sentiments.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-institutional-investors-show-renewed-interest-in-ethereum"><strong>Institutional Investors Show Renewed Interest in Ethereum</strong></h2> 
<p>Institutional investors have been steadily investing in Ethereum through ETFs after showing some weakness for some time. On Tuesday, Ethereum ETFs recorded $11.4 million in inflows, breaking a five-day streak of outflows. </p> 
<p>Especially, BlackRock and Fidelity played a major role, with inflows of $4.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">First positive day for Ethereum ETFs in 2+ weeks <a href="https://t.co/nogSzi4dlH">pic.twitter.com/nogSzi4dlH</a></p>— Steven Cook (@stevencook_) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevencook_/status/1833715338812232123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a>
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<p>These inflows present signs of the new investors’ trust in Ethereum’s long-term value, even after the recent fluctuations. Institutions continue to hold a bullish view on Ethereum, especially as the asset offers more diversification value. </p> 
<p>Also, staking could provide institutional investors with an extra incentive with expected returns of 4% per year via ETFs. Nevertheless, some institutional investors have suggested that there is a need to improve the marketing and the interface design. </p> 
<p>Steve Berryman from Attestant is convinced that institutions will invest more in Ethereum if the platform’s value proposition is explained better. </p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-whales-signal-mixed-sentiment-amid-market-volatility"><strong>Whales Signal Mixed Sentiment Amid Market Volatility</strong></h2> 
<p>Although institutional interest is growing, there is uncertainty among whales, which can affect Ethereum’s short-term price trend. More than $538 million worth of ETH has been moved to exchanges in the last several days. </p> 
<p>In particular, large holders seem to be positioning for sales, which may lead to sales and downward pressure on prices. These whale transactions have been a cause for concern, especially because Ethereum has been failing to break the $2,300 mark. </p> 
<p>If they start selling, ETH can face a lot of selling pressure, which may lead to prices going below $2,100. The chance of more selloffs by whales has also made many retail traders cautious on the market.</p> 
<p>Interestingly, despite increased whale activity, retail traders now control 47.93% of the ETH market, while whales account for 43.07%. This shift in market ownership could lead to heightened volatility, as retail traders tend to react more emotionally to market fluctuations.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-funding-rate-reaches-critical-juncture"><strong>Funding Rate Reaches Critical Juncture</strong></h2> 
<p>Ethereum’s funding rate has remained stagnant at around 0.015 for some time now. So far it has been trading at the 0.015 level for almost a month. This has raised more and more concern about price increases in the near future in this line.</p> 
<p>Historically, analysis shows that a funding rate that stands above 0.015 has often preceded significant price increases. This level of 0.015 has been common before big price increases with Ethereum, for example, increasing from $1,500 to more than $4,000 in previous cycles.</p> 
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<p>Ethereum price chart (source: <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/DpIk5zD9/">TradingView</a>)</p> 
<p>As of September 2024, Ethereum is still below the key resistance level of $2,817. However, if the funding rate goes above the critical rate of 0.015 mark, there is a high likelihood of a bullish cycle, with prices rising to the $2,800, $3000 resistance.</p> 
<p>The RSI and stochastic oscillator have also shown that recent bullish momentum has weakened; however, this could alter if the funding rate rises. Traders are looking at Ethereum’s funding rate, exchange flows, and institutional buying and selling to get a clue of the next big move.</p> 
<p>A breakout higher than the 0.015 funding rate level would greatly confirm strong market support and may trigger a bullish trend that may propel Ethereum to new heights in the next few months.</p> 
<p>The post <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/09/13/ethereum-funding-rate-nears-key-level-price-rally-likely/">Ethereum Funding Rate Nears Key Level, Price Rally Likely?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com">The Coin Republic</a>.</p>

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