Gate News Bot Message, January 8th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, ETH (Ethereum) is trading at $3,161.89, down 3.38% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $3,303.56 and a low of $2,989.90. The current market capitalization is approximately $381.624 billion, ranking second.
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Recent Important News about ETH:
1️⃣ Institutional Investors Continue to Support Long-Term Outlook
BlackRock has accumulated Ethereum over the past three days, with a total purchase of 46,851 ETH, worth $149 million. Morgan Stanley has also submitted an Ethereum ETF application to regulators. Meanwhile, US-listed company BTCS Inc. has increased its Ethereum holdings to over 70,000 ETH by the end of 2025. Bit Digital holds 155,227.3 ETH, with a market value of approximately $460.5 million, and has staked 138,263 ETH. The continued involvement of these institutions reflects confidence in Ethereum’s medium- to long-term value.
2️⃣ Accelerated Infrastructure Development
The second BPO hard fork of Ethereum has increased the blob limit to 21, enhancing network scalability and reducing costs. BitMine has restaked 19,200 ETH, bringing its total staked amount to 827,008 ETH, valued at $26.2 billion. The US Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of 7,391 ETH in 2025, indicating ongoing institutional demand. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reports an average daily trading volume of 163,000 Ethereum futures contracts (including micro contracts), up 139% year-over-year, reflecting a significant increase in derivatives market activity.
3️⃣ Market Liquidity and Risk Indicators Reflect Short-Term Volatility Pressure
Short-term liquidation strength data for ETH shows that if the price breaks above $3,316, the total short liquidation on major exchanges could reach $1.616 billion; if it falls below $3,010, long liquidation could reach $754 million, indicating strong bilateral risk near current levels. In the past 24 hours, total network liquidations reached $324 million, with Ethereum longs accounting for $77.51 million and shorts for $15.18 million. The higher proportion of long liquidations suggests leveraged longs have been under pressure during recent corrections.
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