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.
Is Ethereum Really Gaining Popularity?
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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.
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?
atlas_orbitMember
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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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
chris.viperMember
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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.
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.
nonce_2018Member
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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.
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.
They just bought another chunk of ETH while prices dipped, which seems smart. But let’s be real, ETH had a rough time lately.
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.
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.
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.