Ethereum on-chain transaction volume surges by 45%... Network real-world application expansion officially launched

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Ethereum on-chain transaction volume surges by 45%… Signal of improving fundamentals

The activity on the Ethereum network has recently increased rapidly. As the market experiences unstable adjustments and attempts to recover, network usage has grown by approximately 45%. Currently, with the price consolidating around $3,200 (approximately 4.656 million KRW), these on-chain data are interpreted as signals that Ethereum’s fundamentals are strengthening.

On the 8th (local time), on-chain data analysis firm CryptoQuant pointed out in its latest report that Ethereum’s 7-day average number of transactions has reached 870,000. Compared to about 600,000 transactions at the end of December last year, this is an increase of nearly 45%. This is not a short-term spike but a structural increase in trading activity, indicating that actual usage within the network is rising.

Especially since December 29 of last year, the number of transactions once soared to a daily high of 1.06 million. Although there was some adjustment afterward, it has recently stabilized at a high level around 900,000 transactions for several weeks. The report analyzes this by stating, “This is not a one-time event or temporary speculative demand, but rather a broadening user base and solidification of network usage are forming.”

The increase in on-chain activity is driven by the overall vibrancy of the Ethereum ecosystem, including DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized applications. Unlike mere price fluctuations, data such as transaction counts are indicators of actual demand, especially during periods of price consolidation, making their value more prominent.

If the growth in transaction volume can be sustained long-term, it could serve as a positive signal for the market. Since using protocols on Ethereum requires paying Gas fees in ETH, increased on-chain demand implies a broader actual demand for ETH. Historically, this pattern often foreshadows subsequent price rebounds.

Currently, Ethereum is seeking direction around the $3,200 (approximately 4.656 million KRW) level. If this rise in on-chain indicators is not a one-off event but a forming trend, it is expected to lay a crucial foundation for the upcoming bull market.

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