According to CoinGlass’ quarterly return chart: $ETH ended the fourth quarter of 2025 in the red, and the decline continued into the first and second quarters of 2026. If this quarter ends the same way, this would be Ethereum’s first-ever third consecutive negative quarter.
$ETH We’ve seen big corrections before, but they usually recover within the next quarter or two. This time, the selling pressure lasted longer, which is more of a concern for bulls.
Traders will likely remain nervous until then. $ETH Recovery becomes clear.
Blackrock sells, Bitmine buys
What’s strange about this is that large organizations don’t move in unison. BlackRock has reportedly deposited even more Bitcoin (BTC). $ETH Sold to Coinbase Prime $ETH 7 consecutive business days. It’s the last $ETH Purchased about 2 weeks ago.
But on the other hand, Tom Lee’s Bitmine remains an aggressive buy. The company added an additional 27,084 people. $ETHis worth about $42.5 million, bringing its total holdings to $5.7 million. $ETH. This corresponds to approximately 4.72% of Ethereum’s total supply.
$ETH I’m having a hard time right now
Ethereum was trading around $1,577 at the time of writing and has struggled to regain the $1,600 level after the drop. Buyers have not yet regained control as the RSI was weak.
The CMF has turned slightly positive, so there is still capital left despite the bearish price movement. If you think about it, BlackRock’s selling is adding pressure, but Bitmine’s buying is preventing the market from looking completely one-sided.
$ETH It really needs to get back above $1,600 and needs to stay there to be successful. Until then, quarterly trends are the bigger signal.
Final summary
- Ethereum could soon end its first-ever three-quarter losing streak.
- 7 days in black rock $ETH The number of consecutive sales is in conflict with Bitmine’s 5.7 million. $ETH Accumulation.
