ETH rises 0.67% in 15 minutes: Over $100 million in net capital inflow and giant whale transfers jointly drive the surge

From 2026-03-31 12:15 to 2026-03-31 12:30 (UTC), ETH’s return rate recorded +0.67%. The price range was 2035.48-2052.7 USDT, with a swing of 0.85%. During this period, market attention increased, volatility intensified somewhat, trading volume expanded in tandem, and trading activity surged significantly.

The main driving force behind this unusual move was that exchanges saw net inflows exceeding $100 million within a given range. On-chain data confirmed that large funds flowed toward mainstream trading platforms, providing strong support for short-term price action. At the same time, the U.S. spot ETH ETF recorded a daily net inflow, indicating that institutions continued to enter with fresh buying, effectively strengthening market confidence in ETH and upward momentum.

In addition, on-chain monitoring detected an ICO “whale” transfer of nearly 40,000 ETH to a new wallet. Although it did not directly go to an exchange, the market remained highly sensitive to its subsequent actions, prompting some investors to position themselves early and triggering advance capital competition. Meanwhile, the 24-hour trading volume increased by 63% month-over-month, and capital flow velocity accelerated. With ETF inflows, the whale’s on-chain behavior, and exchange net inflows all aligning, short-term price swings were amplified.

From a short-term perspective, both large whale transfers and concentrated exchange capital inflows may lead to risk of subsequent price pullbacks. Investors should closely monitor on-chain movements of large holders, changes in exchange net outflows, and ETF fund dynamics. Key support and resistance levels, the whale’s subsequent capital direction, and shifts in market sentiment are the main focus for the coming period. Be alert to the risk of sudden volatility caused by institutional or whale rebalancing, and promptly watch trading volume and on-chain signals to avoid irrational price swings. Keep an eye on more of the latest market updates.