ETHFI Rises 10.2% as Bitcoin Holds Near $77K
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Eugene Serbin
According to thecurrencyanalytics.com, ETHFI surged 10.2% to $0.6822 on 11 September 2026, outperforming the broader market. Bitcoin remained steady near $77,208.00, while Ethereum closed lower at $2,466.39. The total market turnover reached $99 billion, indicating mild conviction without capitulation.
Bitcoin dominance held steady at 58.5%, suggesting the ETHFI move was coin-specific rather than a broad altcoin rotation. The Fear & Greed Index sat at 56, and Bitcoin’s weekly high was recorded at $81,557.06. Sydney TheCMO described the surge as a classic short-covering move rather than the start of a new leg higher.
They noted that if Bitcoin fails to reclaim $78,000, further rotation into selective names like ETHFI or DOT is expected. The falsifiable call stated that Bitcoin would close the weekend above $76,000 or retest the $71,581.50 range low. Dan Saada, who holds a Master of Finance from ISEG Business School, provided context on the market dynamics. The report highlighted that the divergence signals increasing interest in decentralized finance projects despite broader volatility.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for ETHFI, measured when this story was written up on 11 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
Whalio spot data for ETHFI shows a price of $0.6647 with a 24-hour buy ratio of 53.7%. The 1-hour buy ratio is 52.3%, while the 4-hour ratio is higher at 56.3%, indicating that buying pressure is building over the medium term. The 24-hour volume delta is +$1,521,962, showing strong net inflows compared to the 1-hour delta of +$25,444. The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) for the 24-hour close is +$1,599,841, confirming sustained buying interest. Net buying occurred in 17 of the last 24 hours, with a total spot volume of $20,487,359. This data reflects active trading but does not confirm the news caused the flow.
The latest daily buy ratio of 47.2% sits at the 18th percentile of the last 324 days, against a median of 49.5% - weaker buying than most days.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for ETHFI, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Over the preceding week, ETHFI saw a 7-day average buy ratio of 50.0%, with the latest day showing a 3.7 point increase. Volume was 5.03 times the average, marking an unusual day of high activity compared to the norm. The price changed by +12.6% over 8 days, with a total volume delta of +$1,693,516. Net buying was recorded on 5 of the 7 days, indicating a consistent trend of accumulation. This recent activity contrasts with the standard baseline, highlighting a period of heightened engagement for the asset.