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以太坊价格：通胀数据扰动下的市场博弈与关键节点

周三下午，以太坊（Ethereum）的价格约为 2,417 美元（约合 2,179 欧元）。这一价格较 24 小时前下跌了约 4%，其下跌的时间点十分明确：欧洲中部时间中午 12:30，美国劳工部发布了 9 月份消费者价格指数（CPI）。报告显示，9 月 CPI 同比上涨 3.7%，高于市场预期的 3.6%；剔除能源和食品的核心 CPI 为 2.6%。此前本周维持的支撑位因此失守。周一价格曾回升至 2,495.93 美元，昨日仍在 2,534 美元附近，而今日价格已回落，当日最高价 2,524.82 美元出现在数据发布前的数小时内。

通胀数据详解：3.7% 的headline rate 与 2.6% 的核心率

消费者价格指数是市场预期利率走势的最重要指标。9 月读数 3.7% 比经济学家平均预期的水平高出 0.1 个百分点，且明显高于美联储 2% 的目标。核心率 2.6% 是央行更密切关注的指标，因为能源和食品价格波动剧烈，货币政策对其几乎无法直接调控。详细数据见美国劳工统计局的新闻稿。

0.1 个百分点看似微小，但在期货市场中并非如此，因为交易的是实际数据与预期之间的偏差。今天，随着偏差扩大，所有依赖廉价资金的市场资产均遭受冲击。

通胀数据如何传导至以太坊价格

From the US price statistics to the euro-based pricing systems, there are three stages involved, with the processing time measured in minutes, rather than days.

1. Interest rate expectations: If inflation declines faster than expected, markets will anticipate interest rate cuts earlier; if inflation remains stable as it is today, then interest rate cut delays are likely.
2. Discount rate: Higher expected interest rates make safe assets more attractive, while also increasing the costs associated with all leveraged positions.
3. Leverage effect: Futures market positions require margin calls; when prices fall below certain thresholds, positions will be automatically liquidated, triggering more selling orders.

The third stage explains why price movements after data releases are often more significant than what the news itself suggests. Not only those who have opinions on inflation are selling, but systems that have no opinions at all may also be liquidated due to risk management mechanisms.

Ethereum’s performance over the past twelve months

Let’s examine today’s market conditions in context of the past year: Ethereum’s price was $4,126 a year ago, reached a high of $4,159, and dropped to a low of $1,566. Compared to a year ago, current prices have fallen by approximately 41%.

The chart shows that the recovery from the low point last year wasn’t linear. Between $1,566 and the current level, prices have risen by more than 54%, with several corrections along the way. Currently, prices are moving between two important moving averages.

50-day moving average and 200-day moving average: Ethereum is caught in a tight spot

According to calculations, the 50-day moving average is currently at $2,497, while the 200-day moving average is at $2,331. Moving averages smooth out daily fluctuations and provide a glimpse of long-term trends. Today’s price of $2,417 is below the short-term moving averages but above the long-term ones. In the coming days, these values will be crucial in determining whether today’s decline was a one-off event or part of a sustained trend. If the price drops below $2,331, it would be the first time in several weeks that the price has closed below the 200-day moving average. If the price can recover above $2,497, then today’s decline will be erased.

Tuesday’s deleveraging and subsequent price movements

As we reported earlier, open positions in the futures market decreased by 16% within five days, with the price reaching $2,534 at that time. However, things have changed now: the price has dropped by about $117, and the level of $2,495, which served as a turning point on Monday, has been broken through. Nevertheless, the deleveraging process itself has acted as a buffer: fewer open positions mean less forced liquidation during downturns. Therefore, given the scale of this data release, today’s decline of approximately 4% seems quite moderate.

ETF inflows: A net inflow of $24.8 million on Tuesday

In addition to charts, capital flows also deserve attention, and they currently show a different story from prices. Market data shows that there was a net inflow of approximately $24.8 million into US spot Ethereum ETFs on Tuesday. Although this amount is smaller compared to the outflows in previous weeks, it marks a shift in direction: an outflow of $542 million occurred during the week of early October.

For German investors, these products are typically invested in through ETN or ETPs listed on exchanges. Although US data is the only daily indicator that provides insight into large-scale capital flows, it still plays a crucial role in shaping global market sentiment.

Next calendar date: October 28th

The next monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve is scheduled for October 27th–28th, with decisions to be announced the following day. Until then, today’s inflation data will serve as the latest reliable information to support current expectations. In practice, markets will price based on this data over the next two weeks. Investors who engage in large-scale transactions should expect higher volatility on October 28th.

Channels for purchasing under MiCA regulations

With the implementation of European crypto regulations such as MiCA, providers targeting German retail customers must obtain authorization from cryptocurrency service providers. Authorization is a critical step before purchasing: If the provider is registered with BaFin or other European regulatory agencies, then European custody and customer funds regulations apply. Additionally, concerns regarding custody must be addressed: Ether held on exchanges technically belongs to users, but the keys are managed by the exchanges themselves. Traders who hold large amounts of assets but do not trade frequently will usually transfer their assets to their own wallets.

Holding period and taxation: The significance of December 31st

In Germany, price fluctuations also pose tax issues. According to Article 23 of the Income Tax Law, if the period between buying and selling exceeds one year, the income from selling Ether is exempt from taxation. If it occurs within one year, however, it is subject to taxation at the standard rate of 1,000 euros per year. Once this threshold is exceeded, all earnings are subject to taxation, not just the excess amount.

This means there is a clear deadline: December 31st. Losses incurred in any given year can only be used to offset similar gains. If an income was generated within one year this year, and you currently hold a losing position, you must combine both calculations before the end of the year to optimize your taxes. Otherwise, if you hold Ether for nearly a full year, selling it will no longer qualify for tax exemption. Detailed records of purchases should be kept clearly, using tools like cryptocurrency tax software and portfolio trackers. Please note that this information serves only as a legal explanation and does not constitute tax advice.

Pledge: 2.66% annual yield, with considerations regarding holding period

Pledging Ether involves using it to secure blockchain network security, thereby generating returns. The recent annualized yield is approximately 2.66%; after deducting fees, the yield offered by service providers is around 2.2%. Differences among various service providers can be found in relevant comparative analyses.

In terms of taxation, pledged income is considered other income, and taxes must be paid upon receipt. However, according to current tax regulations, the holding period of pledged Ether itself is not affected.

Our assessment: The market is delaying the inflection point of interest rates, rather than showing pessimism about Ether

The editorial team believes that the market reaction today was a response to a 0.1 percentage point decrease, rather than an issue related to Ethereum itself. Three observations support this view: First, the entire market declined, with Bitcoin falling by approximately 2%, and Solana by about 4%. Second, since Tuesday, ETF inflows have once again been slightly positive, indicating that there was no mass exodus from Ethereum. Third, after the deleveraging last week, the current leverage level is lower than in the summer, and daily losses remain within single-digit percentages. On the other hand, the level of $2,495 has been tested twice, and was broken through on the third attempt. The more times a resistance level is reached, the weaker its effectiveness becomes. As long as markets continue to expect interest rate cuts later on, there will be little momentum for prices to rise above the 50-day moving average (2,497 USD). This is merely a situation assessment, not a trading advice; crypto investments may result in total losses. Conclusion: Ethereum stands at $2,417. Without a change in interest rates, there is little incentive to break through to $2,500.

The three factors that determine price movements over the next two weeks can be understood through a single number:

• The level of $2,331: If daily closes below this level, it would be the first time in weeks that prices lose support from the long-term moving average. If you wish to buy, please choose one of the authorized trading platforms.
• October 28th: The Fed’s interest rate decision will be the next key date, as it will either confirm or weaken today’s data.
• December 31st: The tax year ends, and the opportunity for profit and loss to be offset against each other also ends. Relevant tools can be found in tax software.

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