Ethereum whale opens $72.4 million 3x short at $1,735 as ETH tests $1,733 support

Ether is holding a key support area as buyers defend the $1,733 region while downside bets build. A whale opened a $72.4 million short position with 3x leverage at $1,735 near that level. The standoff leaves ETH caught between critical support and the risk that renewed selling pressure could take control.