Whales Move 36K ETH As Price Regains Momentum, What’s Next?
On May 3, Ethereum’s price eclipsed the $3,000 threshold, fueled by 36,000 ETH in whale transactions, signifying a notable resurgence and investor intrigue in the volatile crypto market.
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On May 3, Ethereum’s price eclipsed the $3,000 threshold, fueled by 36,000 ETH in whale transactions, signifying a notable resurgence and investor intrigue in the volatile crypto market.
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