Ethereum just jumped 1.32% in 15 minutes. This move was driven by big players buying large amounts,

ETH Spikes 1.32% in 15 Minutes as Whales Load Up—Volume Jumps 18%

Ethereum just had a moment. Between 02:30 and 02:45 UTC, ETH ripped from $2,020 to $2,054—a clean 1.32% gain in a quarter-hour. Range? 1.63%. Eyes are now locked on the charts.

The move wasn't random. On-chain data shows multiple whales piled in near support, buying over 3,000 ETH in total. That bought the dip, and the dip didn't last. ETH blew through its 5-min and 15-min MAs, cleared resistance, and flipped technicals bullish. MACD and RSI followed. Quant algos joined the party.

Volume tells the same story: up 18% from the previous hour's average. ETH saw net inflows between DeFi and CEXs, with CEX inflow climbing 12%—money chasing short-term plays. BTC and BNB edged up too. Social chatter rose 8%. Retail leaned in. Everything clicked.

Now the hard part: holding. After a spike like this, profit-takers often show up. Watch $3,480—if that holds, momentum might stick. If not, expect a pullback. Whale activity and macro news will decide the next move. Stay tight.