Ethereum
Why Ethereum is up 4.4% today
Analysis
Ethereum (ETH) rose 4.4% over the past 24 hours as traders focused on flow-driven catalysts, including discussion around a large ~$184M whale move and whether it could support a rebound alongside broader ETF-flow narratives. At the same time, reports that the Kelp DAO exploiter laundered roughly $80M of ETH—mostly via THORChain—kept exploit-related headlines in view, but the market still pushed higher despite that overhang.
Contributing Factors (3)
Kelp DAO exploiter launders $80 million worth of ETH, mostly through THORChain: onchain analyst
The 24-hour swap volume on THORChain surged to $394 million, significantly exceeding usual daily volumes of under $35 million.
Ethereum: Assessing if $184mln whale move can spark an ETH rebound
Ethereum whales accumulate $184M in ETH as retail traders intensify sell pressure.
KelpDAO hacker launders ETH via THORChain – Network says it is ‘neutral’
The attacker moved stolen funds after Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH, raising concerns about the reliability of DeFi.
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Explanation Confidence
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