NAIROBI (CoinChapter.com) — Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), and Litecoin (LTC) are at pivotal moments, driven by network upgrades, whale movements, and ETF developments. Investors are watching closely as these factors shape the assets’ short-term trajectories.
Ethereum ETFs Gain Momentum – Can ETH Recover?
Ethereum has seen increased ETF inflows, with over $500 million added in the past week. This accounts for 16% of all-time net inflows, pushing total Ethereum ETF assets under management (AUM) past $3.17 billion, according to CoinGlass.
Total Ethereum spot ETF net inflow chart. Source: CoinGlassBlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) leads with $3.75 billion, followed by Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) at $3.67 billion. Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) holds $1.34 billion. The surge in ETF demand coincides with Ethereum’s price recovery from $2,150 on Feb. 3 to $2,920 by Feb. 4, a 36% jump.
Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade, expected to launch in April, could bring renewed interest. Pectra will introduce transaction batching, wallet recovery features, and an increased staking balance limit from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH. Developers will finalize a mainnet launch date on Mar. 6.
ETH long liquidations and estimated leverage ratio/ source: CryptoQuant
Net flows on exchanges saw an outflow of nearly 60,000 ETH, signaling possible sell pressure. Long liquidations on Feb. 3 surged to levels last seen in July 2022, reflecting market uncertainty.
ETH briefly surged from $2,150 to $2,920 on Feb. 4, a 36% jump, but remains 27.5% below its 2025 peak of $3,750 and 45% off its all-time high of $4,890.
Ethereum breakout targets $8,000 after key support holds. Source: Ted Pillow
Investor Ted Pillow noted on X that ETH had capitulation candles in Q1 2024, Q3 2024, and now Q1 2025. Each time, ETH rallied 90–100% in the next 8 to 12 weeks. He expects a similar move.
Whales Signal Chainlink’s Next Big Move
Chainlink (LINK) has experienced heightened whale activity, with 1,659 transactions exceeding $100,000 in a single day—its highest level since Dec. 2023, according to Santiment. Despite this, LINK is down 20% in the past week, consolidating between its 50-day moving average at $22.76 and the 200-day MA at $15.88.
LINK/USD 1-day chart. Source: TradingViewOn the daily chart, Chainlink (LINK) is trading within a descending channel. It faces strong resistance near $25 at the upper boundary while holding support around $18. If LINK fails to break out, it could retest lower support levels near $15 or even $8 in an extended downturn. However, if buyers step in at this range, a rebound toward $22 and beyond remains possible.
Chainlink whales reduce holdings as price declines. Source: Ali Martinez/XOn-chain data reveals a whale sell-off of 4 million LINK, which pushed the price from over $21 to $19. A similar event in late January led to a drop from $26 to $22, raising concerns of continued downward pressure.
However, if accumulation at current levels strengthens, LINK could see a breakout. Analysts at CoinCodex predict a rally toward $32 in February, $41 in March, and $48 by May—an 88% potential increase from current levels.
Litecoin ETF Hopes and Technical Setup Fuel Speculation
Litecoin (LTC) has seen renewed attention after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged an amendment for Grayscale’s proposed Litecoin ETF. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas suggested the SEC’s engagement raises approval odds, given that Litecoin is widely considered a commodity rather than a security.
On the technical side, Litecoin is forming an ascending triangle pattern, bouncing off trendline support near $100. The 1-day chart suggests that if LTC holds this level, it could push toward the Fibonacci extension targets at $154 and $187.
Litecoin forms ascending triangle, eyes 18% breakout. Source: Carl Moon/XAnalyst Carl Moon expects a breakout to $129, an 18% jump from current levels. However, Litecoin first needs to clear the $110 resistance, which aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. A strong push above this level could open the door for a rally toward $176.
Litecoin holders: 63.94% in profit, resistance ahead. Source: IntoTheBlock
On-chain data from IntoTheBlock shows that surpassing $107 could open the door for a move toward $176, contingent on sustained buying momentum.
Notably, Ethereum is banking on ETF inflows and the Pectra upgrade to reclaim lost ground, while Chainlink’s whale activity suggests a potential price surge—if it can withstand continued sell pressure. Litecoin, backed by ETF speculation and strong technical support, could be primed for a rally.
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