Ethereum Exchange Reserves and Institutional Demand 

According to CryptoQuant data, strategic Ethereum reserves exceeded 2.7 million ETH and $10 billion at the end of July. In the first week of August, this figure rose to 3 million ETH. Institutional purchases kept ETH strong despite selling pressure. Investors interpreted the decrease in exchange reserves during ETH’s price rise as a sign of long-term confidence. This trend continues to support Ethereum’s market performance. 

Chainlink (LINK) and Pi Network (PI) Exchange Reserves Activity 

Chainlink’s exchange reserves have dropped by 16% since the beginning of the year to 146.2 million LINK. However, LINK price increased by 15%, rising from $15.5 to over $19. Santiment data revealed renewed accumulation of large LINK amounts in on-chain wallets. At the beginning of August, wallets holding between $100K and $1M LINK increased by 4.2%. Additionally, Chainlink Reserve, an application converting protocol revenues into LINK purchases, was launched in August, strengthening long-term accumulation trends. 

Pi Network’s exchange reserves exceeded 405 million PI at the end of July but slightly dropped to 403 million PI in early August. This decline paralleled a 10% price drop to $0.366. Investors began to see these price levels as buying opportunities. This development, seen as a sign of renewed accumulation in Pi Network, warrants close monitoring of reserves. Meanwhile, while exchange supply decreases, prices show signs of recovery. 

Conclusion 

In the first week of August, Ethereum, Chainlink, and Pi Network experienced notable changes in exchange reserves. Institutional demand in Ethereum and long-term accumulation in Chainlink and Pi Network are dominant factors. These dynamics suggest the market is poised for a new upward momentum. 

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While Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary and aims to surpass $4,000 after a 56% monthly gain, institutional players now hold a combined strategic reserve worth over $10 billion. Recent aggressive acquisitions by firms like Bitmine Technologies, SharpLink Gaming, and The Ether Machine pushed corporate holdings to 2.73 million ETH. On its 10th birthday, Ethereum trades around $3,865, aiming for a potential breakout. 

Strategic ETH Reserves Climb as Ether Machine Ranks Third 

In the ongoing race for ETH accumulation, companies like SharpLink Gaming and Bitmine Technologies are expanding their holdings aggressively, now owning over 1 million ETH combined. The Ether Reserve, a subsidiary of The Ether Machine, recently acquired 15,000 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation and becoming the third-largest ETH treasury holder. 

The Ether Machine purchased 15,000 ETH on July 30 at an average price of $3,809.97 per token, totaling approximately $56.9 million. This acquisition raised the company’s committed ETH holdings to 334,757. The company also disclosed that it holds up to $407 million in reserve for future Ethereum purchases. Commenting on the development, The Ether Machine stated: 

“We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Ethereum’s 10th birthday than by deepening our commitment to Ether. We’re just getting started. Our goal is to accumulate ETH long-term, grow it with compounding yield, and support it—not only as a financial asset but also as the backbone of a new internet economy.” 

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin marked the 10th anniversary by emphasizing the network’s resilience and uptime: 

“Ethereum has proven itself to be the definition of antifragile, with zero downtime since the genesis block in 2015. It continues to evolve as a trusted layer of trust for our rapidly growing digital world.” 

BlackRock-Led Ether ETFs See Massive Inflows 

As seen in the chart above, institutional ETH accumulation continues to rise. Spot Ether ETFs are approaching 6 million ETH in total assets, with BlackRock’s ETHA alone holding more than 3 million ETH and managing over $11 billion in assets. 

Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of BlackRock’s ETH share offering, the spot Ether ETF market is expected to grow. Analysts predict ETF shares could launch by late 2025 or early 2026. This development may drive further institutional inflows and accelerate the race for ETH reserves. 

Additionally, ETH has gained around 56% over the past month and is currently trading at $3,865. Bulls are targeting a break above the $4,000 level, which could set the stage for a move toward all-time highs.

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Tether Strengthens USDT Reserves on Tron 

Tether regularly reinforces its reserves to maintain the peg of USDT to the US dollar. By holding the newly minted tokens in reserve, it ensures users can redeem their USDT for dollars when needed. Every USDT in circulation is backed one-to-one by assets held by Tether. 

The recent $2 billion issuance was conducted exclusively on the Tron network, highlighting Tron’s advantages in transaction speed and low fees. This network offers a favorable environment for users handling large transfers. Additionally, Tether distributes USDT across multiple blockchains, including Tron and Ethereum, enhancing flexibility for both users and crypto exchanges. 

USDT Supply on Tron Exceeds $80 Billion 

According to CryptoQuant, the total USDT supply on the TRC-20 network has surpassed $80 billion. This figure demonstrates ongoing growth on Tron, even during the slow market periods of 2022 and 2023. Tron’s USDT supply grew from $6.71 billion in 2021 to $39.41 billion, and from $59.76 billion in early 2025 to $80.76 billion recently. 

On November 13, 2024, Tron surpassed Ethereum in total circulating USDT for the first time. This milestone shows investors prefer Tron for faster and cheaper transactions. The latest $2 billion issuance further underscores Tether’s confidence and strategic focus on Tron. 

PSA: 1B USDt inventory replenish on Tron Network. Note this is an authorized but not issued transaction, meaning that this amount will be used as inventory for next period issuance requests and chain swaps.

— Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) June 22, 2025

According to Paolo Ardoino, these USDT tokens are held in Tether’s treasury as inventory. This stockpile is prepared for future issuances and cross-chain swaps, enabling quick responses when users or exchanges want to swap USDT across networks. 

Significant USDT Inflows to Exchanges 

Following the new issuance, stablecoin inflows to centralized exchanges have surged. Notably, HTX Global received $1.24 billion in net stablecoin inflows within hours. CryptoQuant notes such inflows typically trigger increases in spot and derivatives markets, possibly signaling short-term price volatility in the crypto market. In conclusion, the timing of this large issuance strengthens expectations of an upward market movement. Increased stablecoin liquidity points to potential capital flows into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. 

Tether has acquired a 10.7% stake in Juventus, one of Italy’s leading football clubs. This investment, valued at approximately 128 million euros, highlights Tether’s aim to gain a seat on the club’s board of directors and participate in future capital increases. This move is seen as a significant indicator of Tether’s strategic ventures into the sports industry, particularly the world of football.

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