Between 11:00 and 11:15 (UTC) on March 23, 2026, ETH experienced a 5.86% increase in price within 15 minutes, showing a significant price movement. This report analyzes the cause of this movement using on-chain data, trading volume, position changes, capital flows, and relevant market events, providing a systematic attribution of the risk.
According to CoinGecko and Glassnode on-chain data, during 11:00–11:15 on March 23, 2026, ETH’s 24-hour trading volume saw a notable increase, rising from approximately $8 billion to $12 billion in a single day. The trading volume within this 15-minute window surged well above the average for the period (CoinGecko, 2026-03-23). On-chain transfer volume also increased correspondingly; Glassnode data shows that the total ETH transferred in 24 hours reached 2,452,850 ETH, with $420,690 transferred 10 minutes prior, indicating heightened activity and capital movement ([Glassnode,