Ethereum Price Drops 25% Amid Institutional Staking and Recovery Signals

The Ethereum price experienced a 25% decline this quarter, reaching lows of $3,099 before stabilizing around $3,300. This drop coincided with U.S.–China trade tensions and broad market weakness.

Three wallets withdrew 4,920 ETH ($16.25 million) from Tornado Cash, aligning with a 13% weekly price drop.
This pattern is linked to repositioning by whales, including addresses tied to HEX founder Richard Heart, who moved 162,000 ETH ($619 million) into Tornado Cash earlier this year.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains at 21/100, indicating "Extreme Fear," which historically aligns with market bottoms. Analysts noted more bullish than bearish commentary on Ethereum.

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Institutional Staking and ETF Inflows

SharpLink generated $100 million in annualized yield through Ethereum staking, accumulating 859,853 ETH valued at $2.9 billion.
ETH staking is being positioned as a yield-bearing asset. Other firms like Bitmine and JPMorgan may adopt similar strategies following SEC approval of ETH staking ETFs.
U.S. spot ETH ETFs saw $12.5 million in inflows on November 6, increasing total assets under management to $21.75 billion, or about 5.4% of Ethereum's market value.

Technical Indicators for Price Rebound

Ethereum is currently within the $3,200–$3,350 support range, considered a "prime accumulation area" by analysts.
Momentum indicators such as RSI (46) and MACD suggest bearish exhaustion.
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If ETH reclaims $3,900 resistance, a recovery path to $5,000 by year-end is projected, supported by declining exchange supply and renewed institutional demand.

As staking yields and ETF inflows bolster Ethereum’s fundamentals, the current correction may serve as a springboard for a Q4 rally rather than a prolonged downturn.