2026-01-03 12:25:17

The first trading day of 2026 has brought many changes to the crypto market. Bitcoin remains stable around the $90,000 mark, but behind this stability is a silent and massive transfer of funds—money is gradually shifting from Bitcoin to Ethereum and various altcoins.

The most notable development is the reverse switch in the Ethereum staking ecosystem. On-chain data shows that the funds entering staking pools (approximately 739,800 ETH) have surpassed the funds exiting (about 349,900 ETH), nearly doubling the latter. This situation has not occurred since July of last year. What does it indicate? Market selling pressure is easing, and funds that truly believe in Ethereum’s long-term value are increasing their positions.

Another driving force comes from the precious metals market. Gold and silver have retreated from their previous highs, and market observers have noticed that some funds previously invested in precious metals are now flowing into crypto assets. This rotation effect is very evident in the New Year’s market. Bitcoin once surged to $90,961, and even more astonishing is the performance of Meme coins—PEPE surged nearly 25% within 24 hours, and DOGE also gained over 12%.

The current situation is like this: on one side, the ETH staking narrative is improving; on the other, funds are flowing from precious metals into crypto. The hotness of Meme coins has also been ignited. The convergence of these two forces has driven this wave of broad market rally.

BTC0,25%

ETH0,42%

MEME0,36%

PEPE-0,91%

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PumpAnalyst

· 01-06 12:25

Hmm... 739,800 ETH net inflow is quite intense, but don't rush to buy in, everyone. The whales are playing tricks again; I've seen this routine of smashing precious metals to drain liquidity too many times. PEPE 25% surge? Typical pump-and-dump rhythm, beware of a intraday plunge. ETH staking reverse switch sounds good, but the technicals need to be confirmed with support levels. Meme coin hype being ignited? That’s a sign of distribution; those who need to take profits should act quickly. Capital rotation sounds good, but it’s actually the big players shaking out and building a base; retail investors always find out last.

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MoonMathMagic

· 01-06 11:30

The money is really moving, BTC stays above 90,000 but no one cares, ETH staking data reversal really shows something.

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GameFiCritic

· 01-05 02:23

73.98K ETH entered the market vs 34.99K ETH exited, this ratio is indeed eye-catching. But honestly, it still depends on how long the fundamentals can support it. --- A 25% increase in meme coins is exciting, but what about the economic model? Where is the sustainability? Easy to cut profits. --- The capital rotation from precious metals to cryptocurrencies makes sense to me, but don’t forget BTC is still so expensive, and the risk factor hasn’t changed. --- The staking data for ETH looks good, but I want to ask: are these big players who are putting real money in also the main force to escape in the next round? History always repeats itself. --- Instead of fussing over how much PEPE has risen, better to ask about its incentive mechanism and community retention rate. How long can this gameplay last? --- Everyone says the market is good when it’s rising, but when it pulls back, they start blaming each other. In this capital game, who is really the bag-holder?

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 01-03 12:55

Uh, the ETH staking data is really astonishing, 760,000 vs 350,000, doubling directly. Now that's true conviction.

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DaoDeveloper

· 01-03 12:55

eth staking inflows finally flipping the script after months of withdrawal pressure... the governance implications alone are worth examining tbh

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faded_wojak.eth

· 01-03 12:51

The staking data for ETH has really shifted this time, it seems like big players are quietly increasing their positions.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 01-03 12:47

Damn, it's another round of capital rotation. BTC holding at 90,000 just won't move. ETH's staking data this time is really attractive; the double difference in inflow and outflow has been a long time coming. PEPE and DOGE have surged so strongly; be careful of the bagholders. Meme coins are like this—hot then cool.

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