<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Whale wallets accumulated $3.79 billion worth of ETH as smaller holders locked in profits.ETF inflows into Ethereum projects surged for 19 days, but cooled with a $2.1 million outflow.Large wallets holding between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH added 1.49 million ETH in the past month, representing a 3.72% increase in their holdings.These wallets now hold 41.61 million ETH, nearly 27% of the circulating supply, as small holders took profits.Ethereum price has crossed $2,500 with whale accumulation driving the surge.Ethereum is trading around $2,628, up 4.15% in the last 24 hours, with signs of potential overheating in the short term.Whales and sharks have been active in Ethereum projects, with significant spikes in whale transfers recorded.USDC usage increased on Layer 2 platforms, and Ethereum-based lending platforms saw a surge in activity.Ether spot ETFs in the U.S. had 19 days of net inflows before a $2.1 million outflow ended the streak.Analysts are eyeing key resistance levels for ETH, with expectations of a move towards $4,000 if certain levels are breached.Market sentiment suggests potential for stronger price movements if resistance levels are cleared in the near term.