Arthur Hayes Scoops Up 3,270 ETH in July as Ethereum (ETH) Eyes $2,000 Breakout

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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes purchased 1,332.5 ETH for approximately $2.53 million, bringing his July acquisitions to over 3,270 ETH valued at roughly $6.2 million
After liquidating 6,000 ETH at a loss during June, Hayes reversed strategy and began accumulating throughout July
Ethereum staking participation reached an all-time high of 33.9%, representing approximately 40.9 million ETH secured in validator nodes
Three fresh wallet addresses withdrew 30,000 ETH (approximately $58 million) from Coinbase Prime, alongside significant movements by other major holders
ETH confronts critical resistance between $1,963 and $2,000, with crypto analyst Ali Martinez suggesting a decisive close above $2,000 may unlock momentum toward $2,060 and beyond

Arthur Hayes has resumed accumulating Ethereum positions. Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain revealed he acquired 1,332.5 ETH through a single transaction valued at approximately $2.53 million, securing an average entry point around $1,899.

Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes) bought another 1,332.5 $ETH($2.53M) 3 hours ago.https://t.co/gau6egd7Vm https://t.co/iKDlaSftbq pic.twitter.com/YKgXPCVe2Z
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) July 20, 2026

This acquisition follows two previous July transactions. The first transaction involved approximately 646 ETH obtained following a USDC exchange with Galaxy Digital. The second transaction consisted of purchasing around 1,293 ETH for roughly $2.48 million.

Collectively, Hayes has acquired more than 3,270 ETH throughout July. The aggregate value based on transaction prices approaches $6.2 million.

This represents a complete strategic shift from June’s activities. Hayes liquidated 6,000 ETH during the previous month, incurring an approximate $606,000 loss. He subsequently re-entered the market as Ethereum experienced a price correction.

Cryptocurrency analyst Daan Crypto Trades highlighted on X that ETH is pursuing a breakout pattern and successfully closed above its Bull Market Support Band for the first instance since late 2025. He emphasized that bulls require sustained momentum, noting that surpassing the 0.03 ETH/BTC ratio would indicate a confirmed breakout with probable continuation.

$ETH Attempting a breakout and closd above its Bull Market Support band again for the first time since late 2025.
Need to see some follow through here by the bulls though. Above 0.03+ and I will consider this a full on breakout and likely a move that will continue for a while… https://t.co/KdJcqarrjG pic.twitter.com/63jIJmgKaV
— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) July 21, 2026

Ethereum Staking Participation Reaches Unprecedented Levels

According to Token Terminal analytics, Ethereum’s staking participation has climbed to a record 33.9% of total circulating supply. This translates to approximately 40.9 million ETH currently deployed across validators.

The entry queue currently contains over 2.47 million ETH, with prospective stakers facing an estimated 43-day waiting period. Meanwhile, the exit queue remains empty. Current staking APR hovers around 2.64%.

Staked ETH cannot be immediately liquidated for spot market trading except through liquid staking derivatives. An increasing staking participation rate, coupled with diminishing exchange reserves, effectively restricts the quantity of ETH accessible to potential sellers.

Major Holders Withdraw ETH from Trading Platforms

Significant holders have been systematically removing ETH from centralized exchanges. Three recently established wallet addresses extracted 30,000 ETH, valued at nearly $58 million, from Coinbase Prime. Additional wallets transferred substantial quantities from Binance and Gemini before deploying them to staking contracts.

These withdrawals decrease the available supply on exchange order books, potentially constraining selling pressure when demand strengthens.

Ethereum Price Action and Critical Technical Zones

ETH is trading above the $1,900 threshold, with today’s session fluctuating between approximately $1,852 and $1,950. Key resistance remains positioned between $1,963 and $2,000.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez indicated that a convincing daily close above $2,000 could activate movement toward the $2,060 region, with sustained bullish momentum potentially extending into the $2,150–$2,200 territory.

Support structures are established near $1,850–$1,870. A confirmed daily close beneath $1,850 might reactivate the $1,700–$1,750 price range.

Market intelligence reveals substantial liquidation concentration above $1,968. Breaking through this threshold could trigger short position closures through forced market purchases.

ETH currently maintains position slightly above $1,900 as market participants evaluate whether buying pressure can overcome the $2,000 resistance barrier.