On April 4, a notable change in the Ethereum derivatives market has been observed, marking the first such shift since the 2023 bear market, according to BlockBeats. Cryptoquant analyst Darkfost highlights that while Ethereum's net trading volume has been negative for most of 2023, it has now turned positive. This metric, which assesses whether buying or selling pressure dominates the derivatives order book, currently indicates a buying pressure dominance with a purchase amount of $104 million.
Darkfost notes that even when Ethereum prices approached new highs previously, selling pressure remained strong. However, the current situation appears to be changing. He suggests that the positive buying pressure could help establish a stronger bottom for Ethereum. If this dynamic persists and the spot market along with ETFs begin to support this trend, Ethereum may potentially resume its upward trajectory.