Ethereum has been quite interesting lately.

On January 16th, the network's daily transaction count surpassed 2.88 million, making it a historic milestone. What does this number tell us?

Many people habitually focus on price, but on-chain data is actually a more honest signal. Prices often lag behind and react slowly, but the real activity on the chain doesn't lie. When on-chain activity starts to heat up, it's usually not just to tell a pretty story; behind it, there's often real gold and silver flowing.

Experienced observers see these signals and are already quietly adjusting their positions. It's not complicated—it's just about speaking with data. The busier the chain, the more active the ecosystem, indicating that market participants' confidence in this chain is reflected through actual actions. Looking solely at price fluctuations isn't enough; we need to see how many people are actually operating on the chain.

Of course, how long the 2.88 million transaction level can be maintained and how it will evolve afterward still requires ongoing observation. But at least for now, this is a moment worth noting.