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After a relatively subdued price performance in 2024, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a significant breakout. A recent analysis by a well-known crypto analyst suggests that the second-largest digital asset may soon enter what they call its “most hated rally.” Is It Finally Ethereum’s Time To Shine? Since reaching its all-time high (ATH) of $4,878 in November 2021, Ethereum has struggled to regain momentum, while other cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL), SUI, and XRP have delivered substantial returns to investors. Related Reading: Ethereum Positioned For A ‘Major Move Upward’ In 2025, Analyst Forecasts Currently, ETH is trading at $2,649 – only 5.5% higher than its price exactly one year ago. In stark contrast, XRP has surged an astonishing 365% during the same period. Even Bitcoin (BTC), despite its much larger market cap, has recorded a 100% gain in the past year. As a result, investor confidence in ETH appears to be dwindling. Recent on-chain analysis indicates that ETH ‘whales’ – wallets with significant ETH holdings – have been offloading, even at a loss. However, this trend could change dramatically. According to crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, Ethereum’s “most hated rally” could be just around the corner. The analyst draws parallels between Ethereum’s current price action and Bitcoin’s behaviour during its third market cycle between 2018 and 2020. The weekly chart below illustrates the striking similarities between the two assets. According to the analysis, Ethereum is currently in what is known as the “manipulation phase.” If history repeats itself, ETH is likely to enter the “run-up phase” once it decisively breaks through the “re-accumulation phase.”  Notably, the chart also highlights that ETH has faced rejection at a crucial resistance level around $4,000 exactly three times – mirroring Bitcoin’s behaviour during its third market cycle before eventually breaking out. Similarly, another crypto analyst, Ted, has compared Ethereum’s price chart to that of XRP. He notes that XRP remained in a consolidation phase for nearly three years, experiencing little to no price movement, only to surge by 250% within just five weeks. Bullish Signs For Ethereum Despite hedge funds holding a large short position on ETH due to its recent subpar price performance, analysts are optimistic that 2025 will bring joy to the ETH bulls. Related Reading: Ethereum Holds Multi-Year Bullish Pattern – Expert Suggests The Next Move Will Be ‘The Real Deal’ For instance, recent analysis by crypto analyst Kiu_Coin suggests that ETH is on the cusp of an explosive price rally that may send it to $17,000. Another report published in January 2025 projects ETH price to climb to $8,000, outperforming BTC. Another sign of growing confidence in Ethereum is the increasing capital inflow into Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), outpacing Bitcoin ETFs in recent weeks. This trend indicates renewed optimism and a possible capital rotation into ETH. At press time, ETH trades at $2,649, down 1.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from X and Tradingview.com

Ethereum price is consolidating above the $2,500 zone. ETH might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2,700 resistance zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,650 level. The price is trading below $2,680 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,690 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent upward move if it settles above $2,700 and $2,735. Ethereum Price Eyes Upside Break Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $2,800 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $2,750 and $2,700 support levels to move into a short-term bearish zone. The price dipped and tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,125 swing low to the $2,922 high. Finally, it found support near the $2,500 zone. The price is now consolidating and seems to be forming a base above the $2,500 level. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,680 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,690 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,680 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,735 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,800 or $2,820. A clear move above the $2,820 resistance might send the price toward the $2,920 resistance. An upside break above the $2,920 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,000 resistance zone or even $3,050 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,700 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,550 level. The first major support sits near the $2,520 zone. A clear move below the $2,520 support might push the price toward the $2,440 support or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,125 swing low to the $2,922 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,365 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,250. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,525 Major Resistance Level – $2,700

Recovery from oversold momentum indicator, the upcoming Pectra upgrade and Wednesday's CPI report are among the catalysts that could fuel an ETH rally,, a 10x Research report noted.

According to a crypto analyst, the Ethereum price is on the verge of a breakout, and investors who don’t buy it now could be left with regrets later. With technical indicators pointing towards a significant price surge, the analyst forecasts that Ethereum (ETH) could climb as high as $12,000 this bull cycle. Ethereum Price Headed To $12,000? Prominent crypto analyst Captain Faibik has issued a stark warning to investors, urging them to buy Ethereum at a particular price low or risk entering the market late and regretting it. With Ethereum’s current price action signaling a potential bullish breakout, Faibik predicts that the cryptocurrency can hit a new all-time high of $12,000 in 2025. Related Reading: Ethereum Gets Massive $12,000 Price Tag From Research Lead Ahead Of Major Upgrade Looking at the analyst’s Ethereum price chart, the timeline for this ambitious projection is set around Q4 2025, more than eight months from now. Faibik indicated that Ethereum has been within a consolidation symmetrical Triangle for a while and finally looks ready to bottom.  This week, Ethereum appears to have broken through the descending resistance line of the symmetrical triangle, indicating the start of a potential price rebound. Faibik believes Ethereum has likely hit its market bottom at $2,648 and could go up from here.  Historically, cryptocurrencies that reach a bottom tend to experience a major rally as prices stabilize and momentum builds after consolidation. In the case of Ethereum, Faibik has highlighted the purported $2,648 price bottom as a key buy-the-dip opportunity.  Furthermore, the analyst suggested that entering the market at this level was crucial, as investors risk missing out on potential gains. Faibik predicts that once Ethereum initiates a bounce back, its price could skyrocket as high as $12,000. This massive rally would represent a 353.7% surge, marking Ethereum’s highest price increase since its previous bull run.  Sharing similar bullish sentiments, Kazi, another crypto analyst on X, forecasts that Ethereum will reach $12,203. The analyst also highlighted a breakout from a symmetrical triangle as the trigger for this bullish surge to new ATHs.  ETH Gas Fees Crash, Sparks Rally Speculations In other news, Ethereum’s gas fees have experienced a significant crash, sparking rumours of a potential price rally. Crypto analyst Merlijn the Trader announced this report to his over 312,000 followers on X. The analyst revealed that the Ethereum founder, Vitalik Buterin, had previously promised to fix the initial high gas fees, making them more affordable for the network users. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Large Consolidation Trend Points To Possible Price Explosion To $8,000 Now, average Ethereum gas fees are down to 0.794 gwei ($0.04), marking a major decrease from their previous high of 0.873 gwei ($0.05). Due to this unexpected but highly welcomed development, Merlijn the Trader, questions whether the crash in Ethereum’s gas fees is signaling the start of ETH’s next rally. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Amid the market corrections, Ethereum (ETH) has retested a key multi-year support level, suggesting that a bounce to $4,000 could be near. However, some market watchers noted that ETH has tapped an “interesting level” against Bitcoin, which could signal the time to celebrate is not here yet. Related Reading: Analyst Says Prepare For Ethereum Price To Hit $17,000, Here’s Why Ethereum Holds Key Support Level Over a week ago, the crypto market saw its biggest retrace in months, sending Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies to monthly lows. Ethereum dropped to $2,120, hitting its lowest price range since the early August correction. Since then, ETH has moved within the $2,600-$2,830 price range, struggling to turn the range’s upper level into support for the past week. Yesterday’s market pullback, seemingly fueled by Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on steel and aluminum, saw Ethereum drop below the $2,600 support, a key resistance level before the Q3 2024 breakout. On Monday, the King of Altcoin reclaimed the recently lost support, trading above the $2,650 mark throughout the morning. Some market watchers noted that ETH remains in its “bounce or die” multi-year support. Ethereum has been in an uptrend support since 2022, retesting this trendline four times before. Each retest has been followed by a rebound to a key horizontal level in the following weeks. ETH faced resistance at the $1,900-$2,200 zone during the 2022 retests of the ascending trendline before breaking out. Meanwhile, the 2023 and 2024 rebounds saw ETH bounce from the uptrend support to face resistance at the $4,000-$4,100 levels. Market observer and investor Ted Pillows noted that Ethereum held its uptrend support since May 2023 after the recent retest, which could indicate that a rebound is near. If the pattern repeats, the cryptocurrency could break past the $4,100 resistance level and aim for new highs soon. ETH Price Action Resembles 2020-2021 Rally Ted also pointed out that ETH’s recent “capitulation candle” looked like March 2020’s. He explained that Ethereum recorded a major dump that led investors to believe the altcoin’s rally was over. However, the cryptocurrency bounced back, resulting in a “long-term structure breakout for Ethereum.” According to analyst Crypto Jelle, ETH currently trades in a multi-year ascending triangle, and the recent performance suggests that the next move “will be the real deal.” He noted that Ethereum’s next attempt would be the fourth retest of the $4,000 mark this cycle, which could “be the charm” as the resistance level weakens. A breakout and reclaim of this key resistance would potentially lead to a retest of the $4,878 all-time high (ATH). Related Reading: SUI Defies The Odds: Another Comeback From $2.8 Sparks Bullish Run Daan Crypto Trades highlighted that the ETH/BTC trading pair moved back to its 2016-2020 levels when it hovered between 0.023-0.036. The range’s upper zone served as a key resistance throughout these years, propelling ETH to ATH and local highs against BTC once turned into support. The trader considers that ETH/BTC could sit within this level “for quite a while” and that “the time to get excited again is when this retakes 0.036 at the very minimum.” As of this writing, Ethereum trades at $2,659, a 1.2% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by reported market cap, is facing unprecedented short selling from hedge funds. Notably, short positions in ETH have soared by 500% since November 2024, indicating heightened bearish sentiment toward the digital asset. Institutional Investors Losing Faith In Ethereum? According to a recent post on X by The Kobeissi Letter, Ethereum price is witnessing mounting challenges as short positioning in the cryptocurrency has ballooned in recent times. Notably, ETH short positions are up 40% in the last week, while they are up 500% in the last three months. It is worth highlighting that this is the highest level ever that Wall Street funds have been short Ethereum. Earlier this month, the crypto market got an indication of this bearish ETH positioning, as the digital asset crashed 37% in 60 hours amid Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico. Related Reading: Ethereum Poised For A Bullish Q1 2025? Here’s What Experts Say Interestingly, capital inflows to Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETF) were significantly high in December 2024. In just 3 weeks, ETH ETFs attracted more than $2 billion in new funds, with a record breaking weekly inflow of $854 million. However, hedge funds’ positioning on ETH suggests that they are not very confident in the cryptocurrency’s short-term price outlook. Several factors could be at play for institutional investor’s waning interest in ETH. For instance, ETH is currently trading almost 45% below its current all-time high (ATH) of $4,878 recorded way back in November 2021. In contrast, Bitcoin (BTC) has had a stellar 2024, hitting multiple new ATH, and commanding a market cap that is almost six times larger than that of ETH. The Kobeissi Letter attributes ETH’s current lacklustre price performance to potential “market manipulation, harmless crypto hedges, to bearish outlook on Ethereum itself.” However, the market commentator indicates that this excessive bearish outlook may set ETH up for a short squeeze. They add: This extreme positioning means big swings like the one on February 3rd will be more common. Since the start of 2024, Bitcoin is up ~12 TIMES as much as Ethereum. Is a short squeeze set to close this gap? ETH Short Squeeze To Initiate Altseason? A short squeeze on ETH could teleport its price to as high as $3,000, or even $4,000. However, according to seasoned crypto analyst Ali Martinez, ETH must defend the $2,600 support level to climb higher. Related Reading: Will Ethereum Bounce Back? Crypto Analysts Discuss Potential Price Recovery Recent reports indicate that ETH has likely bottomed, paving the way for a trend reversal to the upside. Another report by Steno Research suggests that ETH is likely to outperform BTC in 2025, with potential targets as high as $8,000. That said, concerns still remain about the Ethereum Foundation regularly dumping ETH. At press time, ETH trades at $2,661, up 0.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from X and TradingView.com

Ethereum price is attempting to recover from the $2,500 zone. ETH might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2,740 resistance zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,700 level. The price is trading below $2,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,700 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent upward move if it settles above $2,700 and $2,740. Ethereum Price Eyes Upside Break Ethereum price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $2,920 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $2,800 and $2,700 support levels to move into a short-term bearish zone. The price dipped and tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,125 swing low to the $2,922 high. The bulls appeared near the $2,525 zone. The price is now moving higher and attempting a fresh increase above the $2,600 level. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,700 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,700 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,740 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,850 or $2,910. A clear move above the $2,910 resistance might send the price toward the $2,950 resistance. An upside break above the $2,950 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,000 resistance zone or even $3,050 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,700 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,600 level. The first major support sits near the $2,525 zone. A clear move below the $2,525 support might push the price toward the $2,440 support or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,125 swing low to the $2,922 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,350 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,240. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,525 Major Resistance Level – $2,700

Ethereum has been struggling below the $2,800 mark for days, with sentiment around the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world becoming increasingly negative. Persistent selling pressure has left investors and analysts worried about Ethereum’s ability to stage a recovery, with many starting to lose hope for a rally.  The bearish sentiment has only intensified as ETH continues to underperform compared to Bitcoin and other major assets, causing frustration among market participants who expected a stronger start to the year. Related Reading: Bitcoin Indicator Signals Short-Term Holders Have Been Taking Profits – Is The Next Rally Near? Despite this negative outlook, there are reasons for optimism. Top analyst Jelle shared a technical analysis revealing that Ethereum is still trading within a multi-year ascending triangle, a bullish chart pattern that could signal a significant move higher. This pattern suggests Ethereum may just be consolidating before a potential breakout into higher prices. Historical patterns have shown that ascending triangles often lead to explosive price moves when key resistance levels are breached. As ETH trades near critical support levels, the coming days will be crucial for determining its short-term direction. Investors are watching closely to see if this bullish pattern holds and whether Ethereum can regain momentum, potentially sparking a recovery that could restore confidence in the market. Ethereum Prepares For A Decisive Move Ethereum appears to be gearing up for a decisive move as it struggles to reclaim momentum amid a challenging market environment. Investors are growing increasingly frustrated with Ethereum’s lackluster price action, and optimism for a rally is fading.  Compared to Bitcoin and other altcoins like Solana, Ethereum has been underperforming, leaving bulls with little control over the price action. The constant selling pressure has dampened hopes for a recovery, leading many to question whether Ethereum can regain its footing. However, not all hope is lost. Top analyst Jelle recently shared a technical analysis on X, pointing out that Ethereum is still trading within a multi-year ascending triangle—a bullish pattern that historically precedes explosive moves.  According to Jelle, Ethereum’s price has faked out on both sides of this structure, a behavior that often suggests the next move will be the real deal. This technical setup indicates that Ethereum is building energy for a significant breakout or breakdown. Related Reading: Solana Holds Support Above Key Indicator – Expert Sees Push To ATH If Momentum Returns Jelle also highlights the $4,000 mark as a critical supply zone. Ethereum has tested this level three times without success, but he believes the fourth attempt could finally break through. If Ethereum can clear this key resistance, it would mark a turning point and potentially ignite a rally into price discovery, restoring confidence among investors. Price Analysis: Key Levels To Hold Ethereum is currently trading at $2,650 after several days of selling pressure and market uncertainty. The price has struggled to reclaim the $2,800 mark since last Wednesday, reflecting a bearish sentiment that has dominated ETH’s price action since late December. Bulls are facing increasing challenges as the momentum remains on the side of the bears, and confidence among investors continues to weaken. To reverse the ongoing downtrend, bulls need to hold the $2,600 level as strong support. This price has acted as a key demand zone in the past and could provide the foundation for a recovery. However, simply holding this level is not enough—Ethereum must also reclaim the $2,800 mark and, more importantly, break above the $3,000 level to signal a shift in market sentiment. Related Reading: Whales Accumulate 100 Million Dogecoin In 24 Hours – Demand Signals Growing Confidence If Ethereum can hold above $2,600 and successfully reclaim both the $2,800 and $3,000 levels, it could spark a push into higher supply zones. A move like this would provide the momentum needed for bulls to regain control and potentially drive ETH toward stronger resistance levels. However, failing to hold $2,600 could open the door to further downside, with the next critical support levels significantly lower. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

A crypto analyst has shared a new bold forecast for the Ethereum price, predicting that the number one altcoin is on the verge of an explosive rally to $17,000. The analyst has cited past trends to support his bullish projections, highlighting that Ethereum rallies significantly after a decline. Ethereum Price Forecast Targets $17,000 According to Kiu_Coin, the Ethereum season has just begun, opening up possibilities of price reversals and buying opportunities. Lately, the Ethereum price has been trading sideways, experiencing massive declines that the analyst has described as a “shake out.”  Related Reading: Ethereum Price Enters Bullish Expansion, Analyst Reveals How High It Can Go In February His chart shows that Ethereum has recorded a unique pattern of shakeouts over the past years, followed by explosive upward moves. In this context, a shakeout refers to a sudden drop in the price of a cryptocurrency that forces weak players​​ in the market to sell their holdings before the price reverses and surges upward.  In his price chart, Ethereum experienced a final shakeout around 2020, during the previous bull market. This substantial decline was followed by a significant price spike in 2021, marking new ATHs for ETH. At the time, the cryptocurrency had skyrocketed by 1,310.6%, recording one of its largest price increases.  The current price is about $2,637, experiencing a shakeout similar to that in 2020. While other altcoins rallied these past few months, the Ethereum price has struggled with volatility and stagnation.  This bearish trend or shakeout has led to significant sell-offs by investors. If history is any indication, Kiu_Coin believes that once Ethereum concludes this decline stage and weak hands are removed from the market, the cryptocurrency could experience a bullish breakout to new highs. Update On ETH Price Analysis The TradingView expert projects an upward move toward the $17,000 price target. This would represent a 732% increase for Ethereum over the next 217 days, seven months from the time of the analysis. Support levels around $2,173 and $2,069 have also been marked on the chart, representing price levels that may prevent further decline in ETH.   As mentioned earlier, the Ethereum price has been on a severe downtrend, failing to meet the market’s expectations as its value drops steadily below the $3,000 mark. While other altcoins have recorded year-to-date increases, CoinMarketCap’s data shows that the Ethereum price has only increased by 5% since the beginning of the year.  Related Reading: Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Faces ‘Moment Of Truth’ After Crash Toward $3,000 Over the past month, the cryptocurrency experienced an 18.5% price crash owing to market volatility and the sudden decline in Bitcoin’s value. Although ETH struggles to recover from bearish trends, its 24-hour trading volume of $19 billion is up by 20.9%. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

In a dramatic shift, hedge funds appear to be ramping up short positions in Ethereum at a rate not seen before, sparking questions on whether the second‐largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization could be facing troubled waters—or if something else is at play. According to renowned analysts from the Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter), short positioning in Ethereum “is now up +40% in ONE WEEK and +500% since November 2024.” Their findings, shared on X, argue that “never in history have Wall Street hedge funds been so short of Ethereum, and it’s not even close,” prompting the question: “What do hedge funds know is coming?” Massive Ethereum Short Squeeze Coming? The Kobeissi Letter’s thread highlights an extreme divergence between Ethereum’s price action and futures positioning among hedge funds. They point to an especially volatile period on February 2, when Ethereum plunged by 37% in just 60 hours as trade war headlines emerged, wiping out more than a trillion dollars from the crypto market “in HOURS.” Related Reading: Ethereum Stuck Below $2,800 Resistance – Bulls Need A Higher Low To Recover The analysts note how ETH inflows were robust during December 2024—even as hedge funds were reportedly boosting short exposure. According to the Kobeissi Letter: “In just 3 weeks, ETH saw +$2 billion of new funds with a record breaking weekly inflow of +$854 million. However, hedge funds are betting ETH’s surge and limiting breakouts.” They also underscore spikes in Ethereum trading volume, particularly on January 21 (Inauguration Day) and around the February 3 crash. Despite the historically high inflows, Ethereum’s price has “failed to recover the gap lower even as one week has passed,” and currently trades “~45% below its record high set in November 2021.” One of the biggest unknowns remains why hedge funds are so dedicated to shorting ETH. The analysts write: “Potential reasons range from market manipulation, to harmless crypto hedges, to bearish outlook on Ethereum itself. However, this is rather strange as the Trump Administration and new regulators have favored ETH. Largely due to this extreme positioning, Ethereum has significantly underperformed Bitcoin.” Related Reading: Ethereum Trades Inside A Multi-Year Bullish Pennant – Analyst Sees A Breakout Above $4K The Kobeissi Letter concludes its thread by drawing attention to Bitcoin’s outperformance and poses the question of whether a short squeeze could be in the making: Could Ethereum be setting up for a short squeeze? This extreme positioning means big swings like the one on February 3rd will be more common. Since the start of 2024, Bitcoin is up ~12 TIMES as much as Ethereum. Is a short squeeze set to close this gap?” Glassnode’s CryptoVizArt Fires Back Not everyone in the crypto analytics sphere is convinced that the tidal wave of Ethereum short positions signals a bearish outlook. Senior researcher at Glassnode, CryptoVizArt.₿ (@CryptoVizArt), took to X to challenge the alarmist takes circulating on social media: “Barchart is screaming, ‘Largest ETH short in history!’ and crypto Twitter is running around like headless chickens. Seriously, if you fell for this clickbait headline, it’s time to up your game. Let’s set the record straight.” In a detailed thread, CryptoVizArt points out that the widely shared chart on hedge fund short positions likely represents only one subset of the market (e.g., “Leveraged Funds / Hedge Funds/CTAs”) and does not account for other significant market participants such as asset managers, non‐reportable traders, and on‐chain holders. They add that similar “massive shorts” were seen in Bitcoin futures as well, yet BTC outperformed ETH during the same period. Furthermore, CryptoVizArt emphasizes that CME Ether futures are just one sliver of global crypto derivatives. Liquidity on platforms like Binance, Bybit, OKX, as well as on‐chain positions and spot markets, offer a broader view than any one exchange’s data might suggest. “One group’s net short ≠ the entire market is net short. Hedge positions ≠ purely bearish bets.” Their final note: much of the positioning could be part of “non‐directional strategies—such as cash‐and‐carry,” which are neutral strategies used to lock in arbitrage gains and are not simply a direct bet against ETH. At press time, ETH traded at $2,629. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum price failed to continue higher above the $2,880 resistance. ETH is now moving lower and might slip further toward the $2,320 support. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,700 level. The price is trading below $2,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,700 level. Ethereum Price Recovery Fades Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,650 level, like Bitcoin. ETH was able to surpass the $2,700 and $2,750 resistance levels to move into a short-term positive zone. However, the bears were active above $2,800 and the price started another decline. There was a move below the $2,720 and $2,700 levels. The price dipped and tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,127 swing low to the $2,923 high. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,680 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $2,700 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,880 or $2,920. A clear move above the $2,920 resistance might send the price toward the $3,000 resistance. An upside break above the $3,000 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,050 resistance zone or even $3,120 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,700 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,525 level. The first major support sits near the $2,440 zone. A clear move below the $2,440 support might push the price toward the $2,320 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,525 Major Resistance Level – $2,440

Ethereum experienced its most aggressive selling pressure in history last Monday, with the price plunging 25% in a single day. This dramatic drop shook the entire market, leaving investors on edge. However, Ethereum quickly rebounded, erasing the entire drop within hours, sparking optimism for a recovery. Despite the swift rebound, Ethereum now faces significant risks as it trades slightly below a critical resistance level, raising concerns about its ability to maintain upward momentum. Related Reading: Solana Holds Support Above Key Indicator – Expert Sees Push To ATH If Momentum Returns Top crypto analyst Daan shared a technical analysis highlighting that Ethereum is once again respecting the $2,800 level but failed to push through on its first test. This resistance level has become a focal point for bulls, as reclaiming it is essential for any sustained recovery. According to Daan, the $2,800 mark is crucial in determining Ethereum’s next move, with the potential to either reignite bullish momentum or lead to further consolidation and declines. With the market still grappling with uncertainty, all eyes are on Ethereum’s ability to reclaim this key level. Bulls must hold strong to prevent another wave of selling pressure, as the coming days will likely shape the cryptocurrency’s short-term trajectory and determine if it can sustain its recovery. Ethereum Prepares For Decisive Move Below $2,800 Ethereum is trading below the $2,800 mark, and it appears to be gearing up for a decisive move that will shape its short-term direction. Investor sentiment around Ethereum remains bearish, with many growing frustrated by its inability to reclaim key levels. Hopes for a rally for the second-largest cryptocurrency are dwindling as price action continues to disappoint. Daan shared a technical analysis on X, highlighting Ethereum’s repeated failure to break through the $2,800 resistance level. “ETH is respecting the $2.8K level as resistance yet again and failed to push through on the first test back up there,” Daan stated.  The current price action leaves Ethereum in a kind of “no man’s land,” making it essential to determine where a higher low might be created. This higher low could serve as a foundation for either a range-bound movement or a potential breakout. Related Reading: Whales Accumulate 100 Million Dogecoin In 24 Hours – Demand Signals Growing Confidence Daan suggests that from this point, Ethereum might form a range, which will help reassess its next move. The coming days will be crucial for Ethereum as traders and investors closely monitor whether the cryptocurrency can establish support at lower levels or stage a breakout above $2,800. Failing to reclaim this key level could prolong the bearish trend and lead to further declines, while a successful breakout could spark renewed bullish momentum. Price Struggles Below Key Resistance Levels Ethereum is currently trading at $2,640 after failing to push above the $2,700 mark since Friday. Bulls appear to have lost momentum, with the price facing strong resistance between $2,700 and $2,800. This key supply zone has capped Ethereum’s upward movement, leaving the market in a state of uncertainty. To regain bullish momentum, Ethereum must find strong demand at current levels and break above this critical resistance zone. Reclaiming these levels as support would be the first step toward reversing the bearish trend that has gripped the market since late January. Without such a move, Ethereum remains vulnerable to further downside risks. If Ethereum fails to hold above $2,600 in the coming days, the price is likely to experience a deeper correction. A drop below this level could push ETH into lower demand zones, testing support around $2,500 or lower. Traders and investors will be closely watching the $2,600 level as a critical threshold for Ethereum’s next move. Related Reading: Massive XRP Accumulation – Whales Bought 520 Million XRP During Market Dip For now, the outlook remains bearish, and the coming days will be crucial in determining whether Ethereum can muster the strength to reclaim key levels or whether further declines are on the horizon. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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After the recent crypto market corrections, some investor’s and market watchers’ bullish sentiment appears to have decreased, with many claiming the top is in. However, other analysts point out that several indicators don’t signal a cycle peak yet, suggesting that the bull still has some gas in its tank. Related Reading: Aptos (APT) Could See A 95% Rebound, But It Must Hold This Level – Analyst Crypto Market Capitalization Retests Key Level The crypto market has recently suffered continuous corrections that have halted the momentum from the post-US election. During the November-December rally, the industry achieved many milestones, including Bitcoin’s breakout from the $100,000 barrier for the first time in history. The crypto market also surpassed its 2021 all-time high (ATH), reaching a market capitalization of $3.73 trillion on December 17, 2024. Nonetheless, its recent shakeout sent the total crypto market cap (TOTAL) to its lowest range in nearly three months. On Monday, the market retraced to the $2.8 trillion mark, briefly losing the key $3 trillion support level before bouncing. Market observer Daan Crypto Trades highlighted that the TOTAL chart retested the 2021 ATH during the pullback, turning the weekly candle “into a pretty interesting one.” The trader explained that the $3 trillion mark is crucial to hold going forward despite the chart showing “plenty of demand for the time being.” Meanwhile, the $3.7 trillion mark remains the key resistance level, as it is “what’s in the way of further expansion higher.” Daan also noted that the Altcoins market capitalization, which excludes Bitcoin and Ethereum, swept the 2024 highs and bounced after briefly losing its current range during the market correction, which could suggest that the long-awaited altseason is still ahead. He pointed out that Altcoins might continue moving sideways within their current range, but a breakout could see them test the December highs, as they are yet to break their 2021 ATH properly. Cycle Top Coming In Q4? Analyst Sjuul from AltcryptoGems shared an analysis of the total crypto market chart. The analyst stated that he doesn’t see the “warning signs” other investors and market watchers have mentioned online. From a technical perspective, the crypto market’s rally is a “straightforward support and resistance situation” since flipping the 2021 ATH level, which the market is currently holding. Sjuul compared this cycle to the previous one, stating that it technically is the beginning of the “real bull run.” Timewise, the chart presents various similarities between the two cycles, suggesting the top is around 230 days away. He explains that the 2021 breakout from the previous cycle’s top occurred 1,120 days from the 2017 ATH. Additionally, the 2021 cycle top occurred 1,400 days after the 2017 peak. Related Reading: Bitcoin Volatility ‘Relatively Low’ Despite Market Shakeouts – Analysts Eye This Crucial Level Meanwhile, this cycle’s breakout from the 2021 ATH happened approximately 1,120 days after the top, similar to the last cycle. If history repeats itself, this cycle’s timing suggests that the crypto market top is around 7-9 months away. Ultimately, the analyst projected the market peak to occur in Q4 2025 and potentially hit a market capitalization of $4.5 trillion. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum experienced one of the most aggressive sell-offs in its history on Monday, plunging 25% in a single day amid market-wide panic. The rapid decline sent shockwaves through the crypto space, marking one of the most volatile trading sessions ever recorded for ETH.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Support Sits At $90,6K Short-Term Holder Realized Price – Expert Reveals Key Resistance Level However, within hours, the price rebounded, erasing nearly the entire drop and stabilizing above key support levels. Despite this swift recovery, Ethereum now faces serious risks as it trades slightly below a crucial resistance level, leaving investors uncertain about its next move. Top analyst Daan shared a technical analysis on X, revealing that both Bitcoin and Ethereum are currently in consolidation, attempting to form a higher low after the dramatic market flush from this weekend. He noted that this phase is critical for determining the next major trend, as holding above current levels could signal the beginning of a new bullish leg.  Failure to establish strong support could lead to further downside, putting Ethereum at risk of another correction. With uncertainty still looming, all eyes are on ETH’s ability to reclaim lost ground and establish momentum for a potential breakout in the coming days. Ethereum Prepares for a Decisive Move Amid Uncertainty Ethereum is currently trading below the $2,800 mark, struggling to gain momentum after last week’s historic volatility. The recent price action has left investors frustrated, as hopes for a strong rally continue to fade. While Bitcoin has shown relative strength, Ethereum remains stuck in a tight range, unable to break above key resistance levels. The uncertainty in the market has led to a decline in investor confidence, with many questioning whether ETH will be able to reclaim its bullish structure anytime soon. Top analyst Daan shared a technical analysis on X, revealing that consolidations are forming everywhere. He noted that BTC, ETH, and most altcoins are displaying similar patterns—attempting to establish a higher low after the aggressive flush from the weekend. According to Daan, if Ethereum successfully breaks above its consolidation channel, it could gain the momentum needed to push above key supply levels and start a new bullish phase. However, failure to do so could lead to more downside pressure. The coming weeks will be crucial for Ethereum’s price trajectory. If ETH can hold above $2,700 and push toward $3,000, it may spark renewed interest from investors. However, continued failure to reclaim key resistance levels could push Ethereum into deeper consolidation, further frustrating market participants. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Testing Key Support on the ETH/BTC Chart – A Parabolic Move Could Be Next Despite short-term uncertainty, institutions are continuing to accumulate ETH, recognizing its long-term value. Historically, these periods of consolidation have been followed by explosive price movements. Price Struggles Below $2,900  Ethereum is currently trading at $2,750 after days of consolidation below the $2,900 mark. Despite multiple attempts to push higher, ETH has struggled to reclaim key resistance levels that would signal a shift in momentum. The price action remains uncertain, with bulls attempting to hold the $2,700 support zone while looking for a breakout above the $2,800 mark to regain short-term control. The most critical resistance level remains the $3,000 mark. If Ethereum can successfully push above this price and turn it into support, it will open the door for a rally into higher supply levels. This would strengthen the bullish case and potentially trigger a move toward $3,300 or higher. Related Reading: Solana Could Target $220 If It Holds Current Levels – Analyst Expects Short-Term Bullish Momentum On the downside, holding above $2,700 is crucial for avoiding further selling pressure. If ETH fails to defend this level, a drop toward $2,600 or even $2,500 could be the next move. However, as long as Ethereum remains within this consolidation range, traders will continue to watch for a decisive breakout. A close above $2,800 in the coming days would be the first sign that bulls are gaining momentum and that a new uptrend is beginning. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Ethereum’s price action in the past seven days has led to the creation of a capitulation candle that might send it on another surge within the next eight to twelve weeks. This capitulation candle caught the attention of crypto analyst Ted Pillows, who noted an interesting repeating capitulation pattern for Ethereum.  According to technical analysis by Ted Pillows, Ethereum has printed a capitulation candle in early 2025, just as it did in the first quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023. Capitulation Candles And Ethereum Historical Patterns TedPillows’ analysis highlights that the Ethereum price has undergone three major capitulation events in the past two years, all of which led to substantial price rebounds. Particularly, these capitulations have taken place in the weekly candlestick timeframe, where the Ethereum price witnessed intense selling pressure throughout the week. However, historical price playout shows that these capitulations have often marked the bottom before a massive price rally.  Related Reading: Ethereum Price Forms Flag And Pole Pattern For Possible Breakout, New Targets Emerge The first of such capitulations occurred in Q1 2024 and eventually led to a 100% rally over the next three months, with the Ethereum price reaching $3,950. The second capitulation took place in Q3 2024, leading to a similar upswing. With Ethereum now experiencing another capitulation moment in early 2025, the analyst suggests that the pattern is set to repeat. He believes that Ethereum is once again forming a market bottom, setting the stage for an aggressive upward move. Ethereum’s 100% Price Surge And Potential Peak If Ethereum follows its previous trajectory, the next eight to twelve weeks could bring a significant price increase, even as the leading altcoin currently struggles around $2,700. A 90%-100% pump after the recent capitulation would push the Ethereum price past key resistance levels and above its current all-time high.  Related Reading: Is It Time To Give Up On Ethereum Below $4,000? Analyst Weighs The Facts TedPillows’ analysis suggests that Ethereum’s ultimate price target following this capitulation could reach as high as $8,000. However, it is likely to encounter significant resistance near $3,950, a level that has historically triggered rejections in past capitulation cycles. Should Ethereum struggle to break through this barrier again, a temporary pullback could be on the horizon before any sustained move higher. Meanwhile, Spot Ethereum ETFs are attracting heavy inflows despite Ethereum’s price downturn. Institutional investors appear to be capitalizing on the dip and increasing their ETH holdings in anticipation of a broader market rebound. Spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded $513.8 million in inflows in the last six trading days, with BlackRock leading the charge by acquiring $424.1 million worth of ETH. This steady accumulation from institutional holders suggests growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential and could lay the foundation for the projected 100% surge in the next eight to twelve months. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,725, down by 4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Despite recent price volatility and market uncertainties, a renowned bitcoin specialist has offered an extremely positive assessment on Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies. Michaël van de Poppe, the creator of MN Consultancy, believes we’re witnessing the dawn of a historic bull market that could push Bitcoin’s value to previously unimaginable heights. Related Reading: Bold Prediction: XRP Holders On The Path To Millionaire Status—Analyst The ‘Perfect Storm’ For Bitcoin & Ethereum In a radical change, the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies have produced what van de Poppe refers to as “the perfect storm” for the growth of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This institutional support and improved banking custody alternatives have created the foundation for what may turn out to be the biggest cryptocurrency boom in history. The crypto guru suggests that similar exponential growth patterns could emerge by drawing comparisons to the dot com bubble of 1995-1999. “We’re currently in an ecosystem that has the most bullish government ever standing behind the whole perspective of tokenizing all assets […] and the adoption of Bitcoin into the government’s balance sheets,” van de Poppe wrote on X. Two Possible Market Peak Scenarios Arise Van de Poppe suggests two possible routes of development for the bitcoin industry. Based on the first scenario—which is rooted on the traditional four-year cycle—by the end of the year, Bitcoin may reach between $300,000 and $500,000, therefore attaining a remarkable peak. The crpyto expert also predicts Ethereum to reach $20,000. The perfect storm for #Bitcoin at $500,000 and #Ethereum at $20,000. The current sentiment of the markets is ultra bearish as the biggest daily capitulation in the history of the crypto markets has been taking place. Understandable. What’s next? Well, if your positions were… pic.twitter.com/q7IvIXM7VU — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) February 5, 2025 Conversely, he advises two more years of bull run might see Bitcoin valued at $1 million. These forecasts beat the present trade price of $99,000, with possible gains that would surpass the 20x surge exhibited during the 2017 bull market. Trade Conflicts May Accelerate Growth Of Crypto Van de Poppe believes that the looming trade war between the United States and China might benefit the bitcoin industry instead of being a danger. He believes that China’s choice to lower its currency value by selling dollars might reduce the value of the US dollar and bond prices, which could benefit other cryptocurrencies. This perspective challenges common mindsets about the market and offers a new way to understand how global conflicts impact digital assets. Short-Term Market Volatility Even while the future appears bright, there are still obstacles to overcome right now. For the first time in six to 12 months, analytics firm CryptoQuant discovered that nearly 50,000 Bitcoin units are in circulation. Related Reading: Bitcoin $100K Breakdown Spells Trouble For Short-Term Investors—Study Despite the broad bullish sentiment, the sale of this large amount of dormant coins could result in extreme market turbulence and short-term price pressure. Furthermore, even though long-term projections are still positive, the arrival of these ostensibly dormant coins onto the market raises doubts about the near future. This comparison between short-term volatility and long-term potential demonstrates how volatile and dynamic the bitcoin market is. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,650 zone. ETH is now struggling to clear the $2,880 and $2,920 resistance levels. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,620 zone. The price is trading below $2,750 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,800 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,800 level. Ethereum Price Recovery Could Soon Fade Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,550 level, like Bitcoin. ETH was able to surpass the $2,600 and $2,620 resistance levels to move into a short-term positive zone. The price was able to surpass the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,400 swing high to the $2,120 swing low. However, the bears seem to be active below the $2,880 and $2,920 resistance levels. The price is again moving lower. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,800 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,770 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $2,800 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,920 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,400 swing high to the $2,120 swing low. A clear move above the $2,920 resistance might send the price toward the $3,000 resistance. An upside break above the $3,000 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,050 resistance zone or even $3,120 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,800 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,630 level. The first major support sits near the $2,600 zone. A clear move below the $2,600 support might push the price toward the $2,500 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,420 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,630 Major Resistance Level – $2,800

Ethereum has continued to face headwinds, mirroring the broader downward trend in the global cryptocurrency market. The persistent market slump has made it challenging for ETH to sustain upward momentum, even as it attempts to recover from recent losses. Interestingly, it appears there might be some notable factors behind the scenes influencing Ethereum’s price movements, particularly the exchange netflows on derivative platforms. Related Reading: Ethereum Leverage Elevated Despite Long Squeeze, Glassnode Says Ethereum Faces Record Outflow: Implications Amr Taha, a contributor on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, recently offered insights into the Ethereum market’s ongoing dynamics. In a detailed post on the QuickTake platform, Taha noted that Ethereum’s netflow on derivative exchanges dropped below -300,000 ETH for the first time since August 2023. This significant shift, according to Taha, holds potential implications for price direction and market structure. Taha outlined several key factors to consider when assessing the impact of ETH outflows on pricing. First, when large amounts of ETH leave derivative exchanges, it often signals that traders are either closing leveraged positions or transferring funds to cold storage. This reduction in available supply can alleviate selling pressure, creating conditions that are favorable for a price increase—provided demand remains stable or grows. However, the nature of these outflows can lead to short-term market volatility. If the withdrawals are driven by the liquidation of leveraged long positions, the market may experience a temporary reset. While this can dampen buying demand in the short term, it often results in a healthier and more balanced market structure over time. Current Liquidity Stance And Key Metrics to Watch Additionally, Taha highlighted the significance of liquidity conditions in the broader financial system. Using a metric known as Fed Net Liquidity—which subtracts the Treasury General Account (TGA) and Reverse Repo (RRP) from the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet—he pointed out that rising liquidity levels often have a bullish effect on risk assets. Recently, the metric increased from 5.85 trillion to 5.95 trillion, suggesting more capital is available to flow into markets such as cryptocurrency. Historically, higher net liquidity correlates with increased asset prices, potentially benefiting Ethereum’s outlook. Furthermore, one of the more immediate indicators to monitor according to Taha is Ethereum’s liquidation map. Taha observed that certain price levels might force short positions into capitulation if ETH continues to climb. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Sets Its Sights on Higher Levels: Can Bulls Maintain Momentum? This could serve as a trigger for further upward movement if market conditions remain favorable. Additionally, the trajectory of net liquidity will remain an essential factor, as its direction often signals the broader sentiment toward risk assets. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

An analyst has explained how Ethereum (ETH) could see its price crash to $1,700 if the support level of this technical analysis (TA) pattern fails. Ethereum Could Be In Danger Of Falling Under Ascending Channel Support In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about where Ethereum could head next based on a pattern forming in its 12-hour price chart. The pattern in question is an Ascending Parallel Channel from TA, which, as its name implies, involves two parallel trendlines that are sloped upwards. Related Reading: Ethereum Recovers To $2,800 As Exchange Outflows Near $1 Billion When the asset is inside this channel, it goes through consolidation towards a net upside. The higher tops in its price trace the upper line of the pattern, while the higher lows draw the lower level. Like other TA patterns, the former line is assumed to act as a source of resistance in the near future and the latter as a point of support. Breaks out of either of these boundaries can imply a continuation of trend in that direction. The Ascending Parallel Channel isn’t the only parallel channel in TA. When parallel consolidation happens towards the downside instead, the formation is known as a Descending Parallel Channel. Neither of these are the most commonly observed type, though, as that title is held by the basic Parallel Channel, which has its trendlines parallel to the time-axis (that is, they have zero slope). Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the Ascending Channel that the 12-hour price of Ethereum has been trading inside for the last few years: From the graph, it’s apparent that the Ethereum half-day price saw a very brief retest of the Ascending Channel’s lower level recently. The coin found support then, but its value is still floating quite close to the line, meaning that another retest could potentially happen soon. The level is currently situated at $2,500. During the last few years, this line has continuously held for the cryptocurrency, so it’s possible that it may do so again in the near future. “If Ethereum $ETH holds above $2,500, it could rebound toward $4,000 or even $6,000,” notes Martinez. The former target is around halfway through the channel from the current mark, while the latter corresponds to the upper level. The last time that ETH topped out was near the former line. Related Reading: Chainlink Witnesses Highest Whale Activity Since 2023, Price Reversal Coming? “However, if $2,500 fails as support, the next target shifts to $1,700!” warns the analyst. From the current price of the coin, a crash to this target would mean a decrease of more than 39%. It now remains to be seen whether Ethereum will retest the lower level of the Ascending Channel again in the coming days or not. ETH Price At the time of writing, Ethereum is floating around $2,800, down more than 6% over the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com

Ethereum experienced one of the craziest days in its history last Monday, plunging over 30% in less than 24 hours amid widespread market panic fueled by U.S. trade war fears. However, within hours, ETH staged an impressive recovery following President Trump’s announcement of negotiations with Canada and Mexico to ease tariff concerns. This sharp rebound has reignited optimism among investors, with many now closely watching Ethereum’s next move. Related Reading: Bitcoin Looks Stronger Compared To Altcoins – Demand Remains Strong As Price Consolidates In A Range Despite the recent volatility, top analyst Jelle shared a technical analysis revealing that Ethereum is still trading within a massive bullish pennant that has been forming since 2021. This long-term structure suggests that ETH remains in a consolidation phase, building momentum for a breakout. According to Jelle, once Ethereum decisively breaks out of this pattern, a massive rally into price discovery is expected. As the market stabilizes and investors reassess their positions, ETH remains one of the most closely watched assets. While short-term price action is unpredictable, the long-term bullish structure provides strong support for Ethereum’s growth potential. Traders and analysts alike are now looking for key technical signals that could confirm a breakout and propel ETH into new all-time highs. Ethereum Struggles Below Key Supply Levels Ethereum is currently facing serious selling pressure, struggling to reclaim the crucial $3,000 mark. Bulls are in trouble as ETH remains trapped below this level, leading to heightened uncertainty and volatility in the market. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Testing Key Support on the ETH/BTC Chart – A Parabolic Move Could Be Next  Every day that Ethereum trades below $3,000 increases the likelihood of a deeper correction, as traders remain cautious and sentiment weakens. The inability to gain momentum above this psychological level has left investors concerned about ETH’s short-term direction. However, despite the ongoing struggles, top analyst Jelle shared a technical analysis on X, revealing that Ethereum is still trading inside a massive bullish pennant. According to Jelle, ETH has deviated from both the highs and the lows of the pattern, and now the market is setting its direction to tag key supply levels. This means that while short-term price action remains uncertain, Ethereum’s long-term structure suggests that a breakout could be on the horizon. Jelle believes that once Ethereum manages to push above the bullish structure, a break above the $4,000 mark will follow. This breakout would confirm a rally into price discovery, setting the stage for Ethereum to reach new all-time highs. While bears remain in control for now, the long-term bullish formation suggests that ETH could be gearing up for a major move in the coming months. Price Action Details: Technical Levels  Ethereum is currently trading at $2,820, still unable to test the critical $3,000 level. Price action remains weak, as ETH struggles to break above the $2,900 mark, which has now turned into a short-term supply zone. The failure to push higher signals that bulls are losing momentum, and the market remains in a state of uncertainty. If Ethereum loses the $2,800 support level, a deeper correction could unfold, potentially dragging the price down to the $2,500 region. This would be a significant setback for bulls, as it would confirm further downside pressure and could extend the current consolidation phase. On the other hand, if ETH manages to reclaim the $3,000-$3,100 level in the coming days, it would signal renewed bullish momentum. A successful breakout above this range could ignite a massive surge, pushing Ethereum toward higher supply levels and setting the stage for a potential run toward $3,500 and beyond. Related Reading: ‘Solana Breakdown Fails’ – Holding $205 Is Crucial To Trigger a Push Higher For now, Ethereum remains at a crucial juncture, with price action signaling both risk and opportunity. Traders and investors are closely watching key resistance and support levels, as ETH prepares for its next major move. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,650 zone. ETH is showing positive signs and might aim for a move above the $2,880 resistance. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,650 zone. The price is trading below $2,850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a short-term declining channel with resistance at $2,780 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,880 level. Ethereum Price Recovery Gains Pace Ethereum price started a recovery wave after it dropped heavily below $2,500, underperforming Bitcoin. ETH tested the $2,120 zone and recently started a decent upward move. The price was able to surpass the $2,550 and $2,650 resistance levels. It even climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,400 swing high to the $2,120 swing low. There was also a break above a short-term declining channel with resistance at $2,780 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,840 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $2,880 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,920 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,400 swing high to the $2,120 swing low. A clear move above the $2,920 resistance might send the price toward the $3,000 resistance. An upside break above the $3,000 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,120 resistance zone or even $3,250 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,840 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,700 level. The first major support sits near the $2,640 zone. A clear move below the $2,640 support might push the price toward the $2,550 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,550 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,500. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,640 Major Resistance Level – $2,880

Ethereum experienced one of the most chaotic trading days in its history last Monday, as it plunged over 30% in less than 24 hours amid escalating U.S. trade war fears. However, the market quickly rebounded after President Trump announced negotiations with Canada and Mexico, leading to a sharp recovery across crypto assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Looks Stronger Compared To Altcoins – Demand Remains Strong As Price Consolidates In A Range Despite this rebound, Ethereum remains significantly weaker than other altcoins, raising concerns about how long this underperformance will last. Investors are closely watching price action, as ETH continues to trade at historically low levels relative to Bitcoin and other altcoins. Top analyst Carl Runefelt shared a technical analysis on X, revealing that Ethereum is holding onto a key horizontal support level on the ETHBTC chart. This suggests that ETH could be at a turning point, with a potential opportunity for recovery if bulls step in. However, failure to hold this level could indicate further downside ahead. With Ethereum lagging behind its peers, sentiment remains mixed, and market participants are waiting for a clear confirmation of trend direction. Will ETH finally start catching up, or is another leg down still on the table? The next few weeks will be crucial. Ethereum Faces Uncertainty After Record Liquidations Ethereum has struggled after one of the most brutal liquidation events in crypto history, with over $8 billion wiped out from the market between Sunday night and Monday. ETH was one of the hardest-hit assets, with price action looking weak and uncertain compared to Bitcoin. This has sparked concerns among analysts, who fear Ethereum’s underperformance could continue. However, top analyst Carl Runefelt remains optimistic. He shared a technical analysis on X, revealing that Ethereum is holding a crucial horizontal support level on the ETHBTC chart around 0.028. Runefelt believes that if ETH bounces from this level, it could trigger a massive parabolic move, marking the beginning of a long-awaited altseason. Ethereum has lagged behind BTC since late 2021, failing to reclaim its dominance despite multiple market rallies. While Bitcoin continues to flirt with all-time highs, ETH remains far from its previous peak, and many traders are now questioning whether Ethereum can regain its strength. Related Reading: ‘Solana Breakdown Fails’ – Holding $205 Is Crucial To Trigger a Push Higher For now, Ethereum remains at a make-or-break level, with key support holding but pressure building. If ETH manages to surge from this zone, it could lead to a strong recovery and shift market sentiment. However, failure to hold support could mean further downside ahead. Can Bulls Reclaim Momentum? Ethereum is trading at $2,780 after testing two critical moving averages—the 200-day moving average at $2,482 and the 200-day exponential moving average at $2,288. These indicators have been key long-term support levels since July 2020, confirming that Ethereum’s macro trend remains intact despite recent volatility. For Ethereum to reverse the short-term bearish trend, bulls must reclaim the $2,800 mark and hold it as support. This level is a psychological and technical barrier that would signal renewed strength. A push above $3,000 is the next critical step, as breaking this resistance would shift sentiment from bearish to bullish and trigger a move into key supply zones. If Ethereum fails to reclaim these levels, the market could see another wave of selling pressure, pushing ETH back toward lower demand areas. However, historical trends suggest that when ETH holds above these moving averages, it often leads to strong rallies.  Related Reading: Solana Retraces TRUMP Meme Pump Gains – But Technicals Suggest A $300 Run Investors are watching closely to see if Ethereum can recover and reestablish its bullish momentum. A breakout above $3,000 would set the stage for a push toward higher resistance levels, potentially leading to a major rally in the coming months. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Ethereum has made a recovery to $2,800 during the past day as on-chain data shows the whales have been making massive withdrawals from exchanges. Ethereum Exchange Outflows Spiked After Price Crash According to data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, investors reacted to the latest crash in the Ethereum price by making outflows from exchanges. The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Exchange Netflow,” which keeps track of the net amount of the cryptocurrency that’s entering into or exiting the wallets associated with all centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Ethereum Leverage Elevated Despite Long Squeeze, Glassnode Says When the value of this metric is positive, it means the holders are depositing a net number of coins into these platforms. As one of the main reasons why investors transfer to the exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can be a bearish sign for the asset’s price. On the other hand, the indicator being negative suggests the outflows outweigh the inflows and a net number of tokens is moving out of the exchanges. Such a trend can indicate that the investors are accumulating, which is something that can naturally be bullish for ETH. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Ethereum Exchange Netflow over the past year: As is visible in the above graph, the Ethereum Exchange Netflow observed a massive negative spike yesterday after the crash in the asset’s price took place. In total, the investors withdrew 350,000 ETH (worth around $982 million at the current exchange rate of the token) from the exchanges in this outflow spree. “This is the highest amount of net exchange withdrawals since January 2024!” notes the analytics firm. Given the timing of the outflows, it would appear likely that they were made by whales looking to buy Ethereum at cheap post-crash prices. The accumulation from the investors has in turn helped the cryptocurrency reach a bottom and make some recovery. Related Reading: Indicator That Foreshadowed XRP’s 14% Crash Gives Buy Signal For Solana The Exchange Netflow could now be to keep an eye on in the coming days, as the upcoming trend in it might also influence the ETH price. Naturally, a continuation of the outflows would be a positive sign, while an increase in inflows could spell a bearish outcome. In some other news, the number two stablecoin by market cap, USDC, has seen its transaction count shoot up recently, as IntoTheBlock has pointed out in another X post. “USDC is becoming increasingly popular, with the number of daily transactions increasing by over 119% in the last year!” says the analytics firm. Stablecoins can end up acting as fuel for volatile assets like Ethereum, so increased activity related to them can be a good sign for the market. ETH Price At the time of writing, Ethereum is floating around $2,800, down more than 11% over the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, IntoTheBlock.com, chart from TradingView.com

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the Ethereum futures market is still overheated despite the long squeeze that just occurred. Ethereum Open Interest Still Notably Above The Yearly Average In a new post on X, Glassnode has discussed about how the Ethereum futures market has changed during the past day. ETH, like other digital assets, has witnessed significant volatility inside this window. Sharp price action usually means chaos for the derivatives side of the sector and indeed, a large amount of liquidations have piled up on the various exchanges. Related Reading: Indicator That Foreshadowed XRP’s 14% Crash Gives Buy Signal For Solana Given that the price action has been majorly towards the downside for Ethereum, the long investors would be the most heavily affected. Below is the chart shared by the analytics firm that shows the trend in the long liquidations related to ETH over the past year. From the graph, it’s visible that the Ethereum futures market has just witnessed a massive amount of long liquidations. “Yesterday, $76.4M in ETH long liquidations hit the market, with $55.8M wiped out in a single hour – the second-largest spike in a year, just behind Dec 9’s $56M,” notes Glassnode. These liquidations have meant that a notable ETH leverage flush-out has occurred on the derivatives platforms. Here is another chart, this time for the Open Interest, which showcases the market deleveraging: The “Open Interest” is an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of Ethereum-related futures positions that are open on all centralized derivatives exchanges. At the start of the month, this metric was sitting around $20.5 billion, but after the mass liquidation event, its value has come down to $15.9 billion. This suggests $4.6 billion in positions have been wiped out from the market. While this represents a large decrease, it has actually not been enough to cause a sufficient cooldown in the Open Interest. As displayed in the above chart, the 365-day moving average (MA) of the Ethereum Open Interest is currently situated at $13 billion. Thus, the metric’s daily value is around 22% higher than the average for the past year. This could be a potential indication that the leverage in the sector is still at elevated levels, despite the massive amount of liquidations that the long investors have suffered. Related Reading: Bitcoin Traders Fearful For First Time Since October: Buying Signal? Historically, an overheated futures market has generally unwound with volatility for the coin’s price, so it’s possible that more sharp action could follow for ETH in the near future. ETH Price Ethereum saw a crash towards the $2,100 mark yesterday, but it would appear the cryptocurrency has seen a rebound as its price is now trading around $2,800. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,550 zone. ETH is showing positive signs but faces many hurdles near the $2,880 level. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,550 zone. The price is trading below $2,880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term declining channel forming with resistance at $2,800 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,880 level. Ethereum Price Recovery Faces Hurdles Ethereum price started a recovery wave after it dropped heavily below $2,500, underperforming Bitcoin. ETH tested the $2,120 zone and recently started a recovery wave. The price was able to surpass the $2,500 and $2,550 resistance levels. It even climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,402 swing high to the $2,127 swing low. However, the bears are now active near the $2,900 zone. The price failed to clear the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,402 swing high to the $2,127 swing low. There is also a short-term declining channel forming with resistance at $2,800 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,800 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,880 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,920. A clear move above the $2,920 resistance might send the price toward the $3,000 resistance. An upside break above the $3,000 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,120 resistance zone or even $3,250 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,880 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,640 level. The first major support sits near the $2,550. A clear move below the $2,550 support might push the price toward the $2,500 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,420 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,550 Major Resistance Level – $2,880

Despite Ethereum (ETH) recently losing the critical $3,000 threshold due to broader cryptocurrency market corrections influenced by escalating regulatory tensions between the US and China, optimism for the leading altcoin persists.  As of now, Ethereum has rebounded nearly 10%, trading just above $2,800, which places it above key support levels that could pave the way for new record highs in this bullish cycle. Critical $2,700 Level: Key For ETH’s Bullish Structure Throughout this market cycle, Ethereum has struggled compared to its peers. With a year-to-date (YTD) increase of only 21%, it has significantly lagged behind other cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL) and XRP, which have recorded impressive gains of 120% and 420%, respectively. Despite this, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has pointed out that Ethereum must maintain the $2,750 support level to establish a foundation for a potential surge to $6,760.  In another analysis, Martinez noted that if Ethereum forms a head-and-shoulders pattern—a common technical chart pattern—the altcoin needs to stay above $2,700 to preserve its bullish structure, with a target of reaching $7,000.  This indicates that the $2,700 level is pivotal for Ethereum’s potential to achieve a new record high, suggesting a possible 150% increase if these scenarios materialize. Another analyst, known as Morecryptoonl, cautioned that the market lacks substantial structure at present, indicating that a break above the recent local low of $2,909 would signify a more stable price environment. He emphasized the importance of maintaining support above $2,236 for a more robust recovery. Trump Family Backs Ethereum Adding to the optimism, the Trump family has shown notable support for Ethereum. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) recently purchased an additional 1,826 ETH, amounting to approximately $5 million.  According to Lookonchain data, with a total investment of 61,114 ETH for $205 million at an average price of $3,354, WLFI has sustained a loss of about $31 million on this position. Moreover, Trump’s crypto venture also transferred significant amounts of various cryptocurrencies, including 86,296 ETH ($235 million) and 647 WBTC ($65.5 million), to Coinbase Prime, indicating a strategic positioning within the crypto market. Further bolstering Ethereum’s prospects, recent ETF flows reveal a noteworthy trend: while approximately 2,400 BTC were sold on February 3, ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw net inflows of $83.6 million.  This contrasts sharply with the $234.4 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting that institutional investors are increasingly confident in Ethereum’s future, despite recent price corrections. Trading at $2,819, ETH is down as much as 21% on a monthly basis, with a 42% gap to its all-time high of $4,878 reached during the 2021 bull run. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

Ethereum has raised its network gas limit, marking the first adjustment since transitioning to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model in 2022. On Feb. 4, Etherscan, Ethereum’s blockchain explorer, confirmed that the gas limit reached a record 35.3 million at block 21771507. This change followed a validator vote, in which approximately 52% supported the increase, according […]
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Major fluctuations in the Ethereum (ETH) market yesterday triggered a wave of reactions across social media, with one Ethereum co-founder claiming that certain large holders—or “whales”—were deliberately pushing the asset’s price downward. The activity reached a fever pitch on Monday, February 4, when the ETH price swung from around $2,900 to as low as $2,120 before bouncing back sharply. Despite the intraday plunge, Ether ultimately closed the day sporting a 26% green wick—an uncommon price rebound in such a short window. Ethereum Price Manipulated By Whales? Analysts attributed the dramatic movement to external macroeconomic forces, most notably the US trade war under President Donald Trump. After imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada early in the day, the president later struck an arrangement that spurred a rapid recovery across global markets, including cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Tanks 25%: What’s Next After the Major Decline? The turbulence led one observer, identified simply as “intern” (@intern), the director of growth at Monad, to post a stark sentiment on X: “ETH is dying right in front of us. honestly never thought this would happen.” In response, Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin offered a composed outlook, underscoring that these types of price swings are not unusual for the digital asset: “It happens regularly. Then it surges. What we are seeing is whales taking advantage of economic turmoil and negative sentiment to shake out weak hands, run stops, and then buy back when they can run that same playbook in reverse.” Lubin’s statement presents a cyclical understanding of crypto volatility, implying that larger players capitalize on market anxiety—often exacerbated by macro developments—to pressure less resilient investors into selling. Several prominent crypto traders also commented on the events, specifically on accusations of whale-led manipulation. One well-known figure, Hsaka (@HsakaTrades), advised newcomers not to assume ETH’s decline was driven purely by organic market sentiment: “Dear noobs, Ethereum is NOT naturally going down. It is being pushed down via whales placing spoofy sell orders on exchanges to make noobs and risk managers sell to ‘buy back lower’. They are stealing your bags and will make you buy back at a higher price.” Related Reading: Ethereum Long-Term Bullish Structure At Risk – $2,700 Support Is Key for a $7K Target The notion of a concerted “spoofing” strategy—where large sell orders are placed and then canceled or only partially filled—has long circulated within crypto communities. The tactic reportedly aims to trigger panic sells, thereby letting so-called whales accumulate positions at more favorable price levels. Prominent trader Pentoshi (@Pentosh1) offered a brief but pointed reaction, highlighting how ETH has underperformed relative to Bitcoin (BTC) over the past three years: “3 year shake out so far. Hope you’re right.” The question of why whales would single out Ether in particular was raised by community member EVMaverick392.eth (@EVMaverick392): “Maybe I’ll sound naive, but why do whales perform this maneuver exclusively on ether?” Lubin responded by drawing a parallel to conventional bank robberies and suggesting that the recent wave of unease surrounding the Ethereum ecosystem has made the asset a prime target: “Why do bank robbers rob banks— or used to? The (unjustified) FUD toward the Ethereum ecosystem is currently most pronounced.” At press time, ETH traded at $2,704. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

As most of the crypto market remains in red, Solana (SOL) has started to recover from the market’s sharp correction. The cryptocurrency’s price has surged 7.5% in the last 24 hours, recovering from its three-week low and leading some analysts to suggest the bleeding might be over. Related Reading: Ethereum Long-Term Bullish Structure At Risk – $2,700 Support Is Key for a $7K Target Solana Falls To Three-Week Low Over the weekend, Solana recorded a 27% price plunge from Friday’s highs to a three-week low of $175. This performance followed the overall market crash, fueled by the US president’s recently announced tariff on the country’s three biggest trading partners. On February 1, the white house revealed that Donald Trump was implementing new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. This measure was met with similar responses from the two neighboring countries, which announced they would implement tariffs on US imports. The fear of a global tariff war sparked a massive sell-off that saw Bitcoin’s price plummet to $91,200 and Ethereum’s price drop to $2,100. Additionally, the market registered at least $2.3 billion in liquidation, although Bybit’s CEO suggested the figure could be up to $10 billion. Solana lost the key $200 support zone and fell below $180 on Sunday night. As the market struggled, some analysts suggested that SOL’s price risked a deeper fall. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that SOL could retrace to $138 if it lost the $191 support from its multi-month ascending channel. Crypto trader Bluntz considers that losing the $220 support was “really bad” for the altcoin, as it resembled 2021’s bearish divergence sign. Additionally, it invalidated the “ABC from the highs” and made it look “more impulsive,” which would require a “miracle” to overcome it. SOL Must Hold These Levels Despite falling below the crucial levels, the cryptocurrency retested the $170-180 support zone and bounced from the $175 mark, attempting to break the $200 resistance in the following hours. Crypto analyst Jelle noted that Solana “retraced the TRUMP memecoin pump,” which saw SOL reclaim the $220 resistance and jump to its latest all-time high (ATH) of $295. However, Jelle considered that SOL’s structure “remained sound” during the drop and that its chart looked “very solid” as the cryptocurrency recovered on Monday morning. It’s worth noting that amid the market bleeding, Solana was among the cryptocurrencies that showed strength. SOL, like BTC, held its key horizontal levels, remaining within its post-US elections price range. Related Reading: BNB Bounce From $500: A Temporary Recovery Or Start Of A Rally? Martinez pointed out that “In the middle of this madness, the TD Sequential indicator presents a buy signal on the Solana daily chart.” Meanwhile, Miles Deutscher highlighted that BTC and SOL’s prices were “now higher than yesterday’s pre-liquidations,” noting the high volatility affecting the market. Moreover, Solana, alongside BTC and XRP, is among the only top 10 cryptocurrencies recording green numbers. Jelle considers that if SOL closes above the monthly and weekly supports between $200 and $210, it will continue its solid performance to retest the $240 resistance and see “another push for $300.” As of this writing, Solana is trading at $211, a 7.5% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com