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Ether Accumulation

Definition

Ether accumulation describes the process of increasing one’s holdings of Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. This involves acquiring Ether through various means, such as purchasing on exchanges, earning through staking, or receiving as payment for services. Investors and institutions accumulate Ether for diverse reasons, including speculative investment, participation in decentralized finance protocols, or for network utility. It often indicates a long-term belief in the Ethereum ecosystem’s value proposition.