TLDR
- Ethereum exchange supply drops to 14.8 million ETH, the lowest level since 2016
- Over 2.7 million ETH worth $11.3 billion left exchanges in the past month alone
- Corporate treasuries and ETFs have accumulated around 10% of total ETH supply
- Long-term holders continue selling, creating opposing pressure against institutional buying
- ETH price remains stuck around $4,000 despite bullish accumulation trends
The amount of Ethereum held on centralized exchanges has reached its lowest point in nine years. Exchange balances now sit at just 14.8 million ETH, according to data from Glassnode.
This decline represents a massive shift in how investors are holding Ethereum. The ETH supply on exchanges has been cut in half over the past two years.
The exodus from exchanges picked up speed in mid-July. Since then, exchange balances have dropped by 20%.
CryptoQuant data shows the Ethereum exchange supply ratio at 0.14. This marks the lowest level since July 2016.
In the past month alone, more than 2.7 million ETH has left exchanges. This movement is worth over $11.3 billion at current prices.
The 30-day moving average of total Ethereum exchange net flows reached its highest level since late 2022 this week. This shows the pace of withdrawals is accelerating.
When investors move crypto off exchanges, it typically signals long-term holding strategies. Assets moved off exchanges often go into cold storage, staking, or DeFi protocols for higher yields.
Corporate Treasuries Drive Accumulation
Corporate Ether treasuries have become major buyers since June. Companies like Tom Lee-chaired BitMine now hold over 2% of the total ETH supply.
Since April, around 68 entities have purchased 5.26 million ETH. This buying spree is worth approximately $21.7 billion and represents 4.3% of the entire supply.
Most of these corporate buyers are staking their Ethereum rather than keeping it on exchanges. This removes the tokens from immediate selling pressure.
US spot Ether exchange-traded funds have also increased their holdings during this period. These ETFs now control 6.75 million ETH worth almost $28 billion.
This represents 5.6% of the total Ethereum supply. Combined with corporate treasuries, institutional entities now hold around 10% of all ETH in existence.
Long-Term Holders Create Selling Pressure
Despite the institutional accumulation, Ethereum faces pressure from another source. Long-term holders have been selling their positions.
Ethereum’s Liveliness metric has been trending upward recently. This measure tracks long-term holder behavior, and increases typically indicate selling activity.
The selling from these established holders creates opposing pressure against the institutional buying. This dynamic has kept Ethereum’s price movement limited.
ETH currently trades around $4,176, holding just above the critical $4,074 support zone. The price has been stuck in a range between $4,000 and $4,500 for several weeks.
@ethereum is getting the Wall Street glow-up. Treasuries are stacking ETH, exchange supply hits 9-year low, and Tom Lee’s calling US$10K to US$15K by year-end. BitMine holds 2.4M ETH. @btcmarkets
— Rachael (@Rachael_M_Lucas) September 24, 2025
BTC Markets analyst Rachael Lucas described the situation as Ethereum getting “the Wall Street glow-up.” She noted that treasuries are accumulating ETH while exchange supply hits nine-year lows.
However, the price action hasn’t matched the bullish accumulation trends. Ether prices have fallen more than 11% over the past week, dropping below $4,100.
The immediate resistance for ETH sits at $4,222. A break above this level could enable a recovery toward $4,500.
If selling pressure continues, a breakdown below $4,027 support could push ETH toward $3,910. This would invalidate the current bullish thesis based on institutional accumulation.
The standoff between institutional buying and long-term holder selling continues to limit strong price movements in either direction.
