Is Ethereum Really Gaining Popularity?

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0xCoinNewbie
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#1Oct 10, 2022, 12:53 PM
So, BitMine is now the biggest publicly traded Ethereum holder, owning over 4.3 million ETH. Tom Lee says the volatility in ETH is just a part of the game and he thinks it's undervalued long-term. Sounds like a solid investment strategy.
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SwiftForkMember
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#2Oct 10, 2022, 04:10 PM
But if more people are buying ETH, why’s the price dropping? It went from 3400 bucks to around 2020 in just a week. Seems like there’s more selling than buying happening.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#3Oct 10, 2022, 06:14 PM
I mean, I just saw that BitMine announced their ETH holdings, but calling it a macro trade sounds a bit off. We know what happened with Bitcoin predictions; do we really trust Tom Lee?
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#4Oct 12, 2022, 08:19 PM
Can you give a link to that info? I get that some folks believe in ETH, but come on, how many believe in it when they see the price drop like this?
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0xHodlerMember
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#5Oct 14, 2022, 10:44 PM
Yeah, I heard about Bitmine too. But I don’t see how it’s a big deal. Sounds more like they’re trying to hedge their bets with ETH after being heavy on Bitcoin. And seriously, who actually trusts predictions anymore?
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cipher51Full Member
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#6Oct 15, 2022, 12:27 AM
Tom Lee again? The same guy who hyped Bitcoin to 180k and ended up being way off the mark. Now he’s calling ETH undervalued? Classic.
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d4n.b0ssFull Member
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#7Oct 15, 2022, 02:16 AM
It’s like every time the market dips, this guy comes out with some ‘insight.’ If people were really buying ETH like he claims, we wouldn’t be struggling to stay above 2k.
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paul51Newbie
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#8Oct 15, 2022, 05:33 AM
People are definitely noticing BitMine stacking so much ETH. It’s a huge amount. Still, calling it a long-term strategy feels like wishful thinking.
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chr1sv3ctorFull Member
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#9Oct 15, 2022, 07:57 AM
Don’t worry about ETH; it’s still leading the smart contracts game. The overall market might be rocky, but ETH has a solid foundation.
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greg420Full Member
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#10Oct 15, 2022, 08:20 AM
Your heading kinda misleads, dude. It’s just BitMine accumulating ETH while the rest of the market is selling. Vitalik and others are offloading, and that doesn’t scream ‘buy’ to me.
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alt_forkMember
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#11Oct 15, 2022, 11:05 AM
That’s true. Tom Lee talking about volatility being a feature kinda says it all. It feels like he’s in panic mode with all that ETH he bought.
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w1ld5tackFull Member
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#12Oct 17, 2022, 07:32 AM
Honestly, ETH was on the rise because of hype last year. But right now, unless there’s new money coming in, BitMine might have to offload soon.
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#13Oct 17, 2022, 11:22 AM
I think the recent sales from the Foundation and Vitalik are making holders nervous. People tend to panic and sell when they see big names doing the same.
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0x5ag3Newbie
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#14Oct 17, 2022, 02:23 PM
Look at exchange reserves; they’re not looking good but some data shows mild accumulation might be happening. Could be a good sign for ETH long-term.
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#15Oct 17, 2022, 04:07 PM
Right, but those big holders can swing the market. Like with Bitcoin, when whales hold a lot, it limits circulation and can drive prices up.
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greg2015Legendary
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#16Oct 17, 2022, 07:59 PM
Volatility's just part of investing; it’s not just ETH. I’m holding my ETH and just waiting for the right moment to sell when prices rise again.
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alt_foxNewbie
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#17Oct 20, 2022, 02:23 AM
They just bought another chunk of ETH while prices dipped, which seems smart. But let’s be real, ETH had a rough time lately.
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block_alphaSenior Member
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#18Oct 20, 2022, 07:51 AM
You think ETH is for rich folks? The gas fees are insane. It’s hard for the average investor to mess with it.
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chriscoinFull Member
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#19Oct 20, 2022, 01:37 PM
Just because a couple of big purchases happen doesn’t mean the whole market is changing. If the general sentiment is selling, ETH isn’t gaining popularity.
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block2009Member
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#20Oct 20, 2022, 07:12 PM
Everything’s down right now. ETH could be undervalued potentially, but no one seems keen to invest at the moment. Let’s see where it goes.
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