At the time of writing, Ethereum was trading around $2,073, showing a 2.6% loss during the previous 24 hours. The asset remains substantially below its most recent cycle peak.

CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno recently addressed the disconnect between Ethereum’s network metrics and its market valuation. According to Moreno, the current situation signals a structural imbalance in which blockchain activity expands while investor demand weakens.

He indicated that if the broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure, Ethereum could move toward the $1,500 range. Based on his assessment, such a decline could occur toward the end of the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter unless there is a meaningful improvement in capital inflows into the asset.

CryptoQuant reports that Ethereum (ETH) prices are projected to decline to approximately $1,500 by late Q3 or early Q4 2026 if the bear market persists. The report identifies an "adoption paradox," citing a severe disconnect between network adoption and price performance. Despite…

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Persistent Growth in Network Usage

Blockchain data collected by CryptoQuant shows that Ethereum continues to experience increasing levels of user engagement. The number of daily active addresses recently surpassed all previously recorded figures, exceeding the levels observed during the 2021 bull market.

Historically, significant increases in network participation have often been accompanied by upward price movements. Greater adoption generally suggests stronger demand for the asset required to pay transaction fees and interact with decentralized applications.

However, the current cycle has moved differently. Even though Ethereum’s network is recording unprecedented usage, its market price has not followed the same trajectory. Instead, ETH has declined by more than 50% from its previous cycle high.

CryptoQuant analysts describe this phenomenon as an “adoption paradox,” referring to the unusual situation in which rising blockchain activity coincides with declining asset value.

Smart Contract Activity Drives Transactions

One of the primary contributors to Ethereum’s expanding network metrics is the increasing use of smart contracts. These automated programs execute transactions and processes within decentralized applications without direct user input.

According to CryptoQuant, the number of internal contract calls reached a new peak last month. These calls represent interactions where smart contracts trigger additional actions within decentralized systems.

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Multiple segments of the Ethereum ecosystem are responsible for this rise in activity. Decentralized finance applications, stablecoin transactions, and Layer-2 scaling networks built on Ethereum infrastructure have all contributed to the growth in automated processes.

Despite the increase in smart contract usage, analysts note that the connection between these activity metrics and price performance appears weaker than in previous market cycles.

Exchange Flows Indicate Continued Selling Pressure

Given that traditional on-chain indicators are currently less effective at predicting price direction, analysts are paying closer attention to exchange flow data. These metrics track the movement of assets into and out of trading platforms, which can provide insights into investor behavior.

CryptoQuant data shows that Ethereum inflows to exchanges remain relatively elevated when compared with Bitcoin. Assets transferred to exchanges are often prepared for potential sale, meaning higher inflows can indicate stronger selling pressure. This trend may partially explain why Ethereum has underperformed relative to Bitcoin in recent months.

Additional data also suggests that overall investment in Ethereum has weakened. CryptoQuant reported that the one-year change in Ethereum’s realized capitalization recently turned negative. This metric measures the net movement of capital entering or leaving the network.

A negative reading indicates that more capital is exiting the asset than entering it. Such conditions can weigh on price performance even if network activity remains strong.

According to Moreno, a reversal in Ethereum’s market trajectory would likely require two key developments. First, the asset would need to attract renewed capital inflows from investors. Second, the volume of ETH moving to exchanges would need to decline, which could reduce selling pressure.

Until these changes occur, analysts believe Ethereum may continue to face price challenges despite the network’s expanding usage and growing ecosystem.

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About a billion dollars worth of BTC was spotted leaving the leading US-based exchange Coinbase at a time when the largest cryptocurrency is trading at over 70% below its price all-time high.

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According to on-chain data provided by blockchain insights firm CryptoQuant, 48,000 BTC worth $921 million at current prices was moved away from the Coinbase Pro platform today.

CryptoQuant stated that 32,000 of the coins have been dormant on the exchange for 3 to 5 years.

 “A total amount of 48,000 BTC has moved on-chain. A big portion is really old coins (between 3 and 5 years old).

• 3m – 6m: 11,280 BTC
• 2m – 18m: 4,560 BTC
• 3y – 5y: 32,000 BTC

The outflow of 48,000 BTC is coming from Coinbase Pro and has a dollar value of $940,032,000.00″

A total amount of 48K $BTC has moved on-chain.
A Big portion are really old coins (between 3 and 5 years old).

3m – 6m: 11,280 BTC
12m – 18m: 4,560 BTC
3y – 5y: 32,000 BTC

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— Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) October 18, 2022

According to CryptoQuant, further investigation is still needed to know the main purpose of the whopping transaction.

It’s worth noting that transactions like this are usually carried out by exchange or an outflow to cold storage by a large player.

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The blockchain insights firm also revealed that after the huge transaction, 8,000 BTC were sent to Coinbase in batches of 122 coins each.

CryptoQuant further averred that institutions are likely behind these whopping movements of BTC, adding that the market also saw similar transfers during the 2021 bull run. The firm thereby opined that this is likely an indication that a bull market is around the corner.

At the time of publication, BTC is trading at $19,268, with a 1.36% price downtrend in the last 24 hours.

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According to the analytics firm, the whopping amount of Bitcoin (BTC) on the move has been dormant for 7 or 10 years, stressing that the sudden movement of the stashed BTC is not good for the market in general.

7y ~ 10y old Bitcoin on the move

" It is definitely not a bullish sign, but.."
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— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) August 29, 2022

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Not a Bullish Signal for Bitcoin (BTC)

According to CryptoQuant, such a transaction is common this year and the price of Bitcoin received a massive blow each time.

It’s mentioned in the analysis that 10,328 BTC were moved from a dormant Bitcoin address on the 29th of March 2022. At that time, the digital asset was trading at around $47,700. The BTC price correction that followed the whopping transaction proved its negative effect on the market trend.

The latest 5,000 BTC that was moved recently was compared to the 2,800 BTC moved in May 2022. The firm said what differentiates the two transactions is that the latest one has not been moved to a crypto exchange for a potential selloff.

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According to Maartunn, a trader and community manager at CryptoQuant, although it’s difficult to say what impact it will have on the market, it’s definitely not a bullish sign. He’s also not certain if a downside or just a consolidation will follow the massive whale transaction.

At the time of filing this report, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $20,046, with a relatively 5% price upsurge in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

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