Bitcoin and Ethereum Lift Crypto as Buy Walls Hold and Whale Selling Eases

The crypto market pushed higher as fresh demand returned to Bitcoin, on-chain whale signals pointed to fading sell pressure, and Ethereum extended its rebound. CoinMarketCap data showed gains across the five largest digital assets in the latest session. Bitcoin demand firms around key levels Market analyst CW said Bitcoin's CVD (cumulative volume delta) has stayed in a buying trend since yesterday, indicating buyers continue to lead order flow. CVD tracks the net difference between buying and selling activity; a rising reading typically signals more aggressive buying relative to selling, helping prices hold recent advances. CW also highlighted a stronger buy wall near $63,000, suggesting concentrated bids could absorb supply if selling accelerates. The analyst added that large sell walls are not evident above current levels, reducing the risk of heavy overhead supply capping near-term upside. Major coins trade higher Bitcoin was last quoted at $66,246.28, up 3.29% over 24 hours. Ethereum rose 4.20% to $1,940.73. Tether held close to its peg at $0.9993, while BNB gained 2.41% to $579.12. USDC remained steady at $0.9999. Whale indicator flips negative Traders are also watching whale positioning. Crypto Patel said the Momentum Whale Inflow Ratio turned negative for the first time in 2026 after remaining positive for the past five months. The shift has historically coincided with reduced selling pressure, as fewer coins moving from large holders to exchanges can mean less immediate supply for sale, assuming demand holds. Crypto Patel characterized the reading as a short-term bullish signal for Bitcoin. While whale metrics are not determinative, they are closely monitored because large holders can materially influence price action. Ethereum breakout remains in focus Ethereum's strength has also supported broader crypto prices. Market analyst Donald Dean said the Ethereum breakout is still developing and shared a technical projection pointing to a Golden Ratio target of $6,941.60. The level is derived from technical analysis and is not a guarantee; the projection relies on historical patterns, which do not ensure future outcomes. With Bitcoin showing steady buying, whale data suggesting lighter sell pressure, and Ethereum trending higher, the market has maintained a constructive tone. If demand stays active and heavy selling remains limited, major crypto assets may be able to defend recent gains in the near term.