2026-01-08 06:33:54

$ETH As a crypto asset, its size determines that it is more prone to sharp fluctuations compared to traditional financial markets. Limited liquidity and participant scale lead to steeper declines during downturns and more aggressive gains during upswings. This phenomenon was observed last Monday — the rise in the crypto market outpaced that of the US stock market, with the recent rally mainly driven by information rather than actual liquidity.

In the recent downward trend, policy adjustments indeed played a role in amplifying the movement. The relevant policy changes involve multiple sectors such as national defense and real estate, coupled with uncertainties in international energy supply. The market's key focus remains on monetary policy negotiations. Weak job vacancy data makes upcoming non-farm payroll figures a critical point to watch.

Interestingly, currently, BTC has experienced net outflows, while @E5@ remains in a net inflow state. Even more noteworthy is the shift in institutional investor sentiment — large institutions like Blackstone have reduced their single-day BTC purchases by about one-third compared to last Monday, while their ETH purchases have nearly doubled. This may reflect institutional recognition of ETH's resilience or a revaluation following ETH's significant decline today. Market sentiment is shifting rapidly, and this pattern requires ongoing observation.

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DisillusiionOracle

· 45m ago

Institutions are quietly accumulating ETH... It seems that big players have long seen this dip as an opportunity. Is it true that Blackstone doubled down on buying? The data seems a bit questionable. Non-farm payrolls are the real watershed; anything said before that is pointless. Assets with poor liquidity can collapse by half with just one sentence—wake up, everyone. BTC is net outflowing while ETH is net inflow—this difference is quite interesting. With so many uncertainties in policy, I think I’ll wait a bit longer before bottom-fishing.

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GasWrangler

· 01-08 08:11

technically speaking, the liquidity differential is exactly why this narrative falls apart—if you actually analyze the on-chain data, institution accumulation patterns don't empirically prove conviction, they just demonstrate sub-optimal allocation inefficiency. blackrock's eth buying could just as easily be portfolio rebalancing rather than any demonstrable shift in fundamentals, tbh.

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HodlVeteran

· 01-08 07:02

Are institutions starting to shift from BTC to ETH? I told you, it's like changing lanes while driving, the big players are much more perceptive than us. I also chased the hot trend back then and ended up losing a lot. Now that I see this kind of pattern shift, I have to be cautious... However, the fact that ETH is still experiencing net inflows is quite interesting. Let's keep watching the show.

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MoonlightGamer

· 01-08 07:01

Is ETH still experiencing net inflow? Then institutions really have a positive outlook. The Blackstone doubling down on purchases is an unusual signal.

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PebbleHander

· 01-08 06:56

This move by the institutions looks suspicious. BTC is flowing out while ETH is flowing in? Blackstone doubling down on ETH—I need to think carefully about what this means.

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UnluckyMiner

· 01-08 06:49

BlackRock has started increasing its ETH holdings, while BTC is instead fleeing? This situation is quite interesting. It seems institutions have caught onto something we haven't. Non-farm payroll data is really crucial; just a couple more days to go. With such poor liquidity, the intense competition is truly remarkable. Is ETH's inability to resist falling just an illusion or genuine strength? Let's keep watching. The recent policy developments have caused widespread panic; can we avoid another explosion? Institutions are doubling down on their positions, while I, a small retail investor, am still trembling.

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TrustlessMaximalist

· 01-08 06:36

Institutions are疯狂 buying ETH? Something's off... Is it bottom fishing or some insider information I haven't seen? Blackstone doubled down on ETH purchases, while BTC is actually experiencing net outflows. That difference is quite significant. With low liquidity, even a small breeze can turn into a huge wave. Only those who can hold on are true investors. Policy measures continue to stir things up, but non-farm payroll data is the real ultimate storm. Honestly, it's still about information stimulation. Without real money driving it, this upward trend feels a bit虚假. Wait a minute... suddenly institutions are interested in ETH. Do you guys feel something different? Revaluation? I think it's more like institutions sharpening their knives, preparing to harvest retail investors. Small size is a double-edged sword. It’s great when making profits, but when it drops, it can break through the floor. Recently, market sentiment has shifted too quickly, it's hard to keep up with the rhythm. BTC net outflows, ETH net inflows—what does this indicate... fund rotation? Or just套路?

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