Ethereum finally shows some movement after a week of sideways trading. Looking deeper, the situation is actually more interesting — CME futures open interest has plummeted by 45%. On the surface, it seems like liquidity is about to dry up, but the real story is something else.

What game are the institutions playing? On one hand, they are aggressively accumulating pledged tokens at low prices, while on the other hand, they are watching retail investors get liquidated. This contrasting operation essentially tests the market’s bottom line, seeing who will be scared out. According to past patterns, after such scare tactics, a rebound almost always follows.

Interestingly, mainstream coins are steadily climbing, and even Meme coins are starting to show signs of movement. The flow of funds is quietly shifting, and liquidity is re-accumulating. Bitcoin and Binance Smart Chain are both stirring, and the timing might be tighter than you think.

There’s no need to wait until a true breakout occurs to react — by then, it might be too late.