Ethereum price found support near $1,920 and recovered some losses. ETH is now consolidating and faces key hurdles near $2,020. Ethereum is attempting a fresh recovery wave above $1,965. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1,955 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,020 zone. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,020 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $1,965 and $1,950 levels to enter a bearish zone. Finally, the bulls appeared near $1,925. A low was formed at $1,928, and the price started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $1,965 resistance. The price even tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,100 swing high to the $1,928 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1,955 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $1,955, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,015 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,035 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,100 swing high to the $1,928 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,060 level. A clear move above the $2,060 resistance might send the price toward the $2,100 resistance. An upside break above the $2,100 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,150 resistance zone or even $2,185 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,015 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,965 level. The first major support sits near the $1,955 zone or the trend line. A clear move below the $1,955 support might push the price toward the $1,920 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,880 region. The main support could be $1,825. 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 – $1,920 Major Resistance Level – $2,015
Ethereum is attempting to rebound after recent selling pressure, but the recovery so far lacks the strength needed to confirm a lasting bottom. With momentum appearing corrective rather than impulsive and key resistance levels still intact, downside risk remains on the table unless buyers can deliver a decisive structural shift. No Impulsive Break, No Bullish Confirmation According to a recent Ethereum update by More Crypto Online, the downside scenario remains valid unless price delivers a clear impulsive five-wave advance or decisively breaks above the weekend high. The bounce from last week’s low currently appears corrective rather than impulsive. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Recovery Runs Into A Wall, Decline Risk Returns Momentum has been limited, and the structure does not yet suggest that a sustainable bottom has formed. So far, there is no clear technical evidence that a durable reversal is underway. However, Ethereum is trading within a technically significant zone. Following the recent liquidation flush, markets have become more reactive, making it important to stay alert for potential reversal signals that could shift the short-term outlook. For now, confirmation is still lacking. Until a stronger structural shift appears, close monitoring of the lower-timeframe micro structure remains essential to determine whether Ethereum builds strength or resumes its downward trajectory. Ethereum Attempts Recovery After Sunday Selloff Ethereum is attempting to stabilize after the sharp Sunday selloff, showing early signs of recovery. In his latest analysis, Lennaert Snyder noted that, similar to Bitcoin, ETH printed relatively weak weekend extremes around $1,929 on the low and $2,107 on the high. These levels now serve as key liquidity reference points for the week ahead. Related Reading: Ethereum Whale Selloff Continues As Supply Share Drops Under 75% Snyder’s broader plan anticipates a push toward higher prices, but he prefers to see nearby liquidity pools mitigated before considering quality long positions. With the higher-timeframe trend still pointing downward, short setups remain valid if the right structure presents itself. For long entries, he wants to see a sweep of the $1,946 and/or $1,929 lows, as both represent weak pivots, ideally including a full sweep of the weekend low. Such a move could provide the liquidity grab needed for a high-probability reversal back toward the weekend high. However, if price rallies directly from current levels and leaves those lows untouched, he would instead look for short opportunities following a market structure break (MSB) near the $2,107 high. Additionally, H1 liquidity sits around $2,015, offering potential scalp setups depending on whether the price gains acceptance above it or rejects it sharply. Longs would be considered on a clean reclaim, while failure after a sweep could favor shorts. With it being a bank holiday, no trades are being placed today, and the outlined plan remains intact unless price action invalidates it. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has revealed how Ethereum could recover and possibly break above its current all-time high (ATH) of $4,900. This came as he highlighted a bullish pattern that the altcoin was still maintaining despite the current crypto market downtrend. Ethereum Eyes Rally To ATH Amid Hidden Bull Divergence Pattern In an X post, Javon Mark noted that Ethereum is maintaining a larger Hidden Bull Divergence Pattern. Based on this, he declared that, with a full response, ETH could rally over 140% and even break its current all-time high of $4,900. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could rally to $5,000 by mid-year. Related Reading: Can Ethereum Price Still Hit $7,600 In 2026? Here Are The Odds His prediction comes as Ethereum continues to struggle below the psychological $2,000 level. Despite this, Marks assured that there is still a strong possibility of a larger bull reversal in the works, as ETH has recently shown a positive response to the Regular Bullish Divergence pattern. The analyst has also predicted that the altcoin could still reach $8,500 as part of the broader macro picture. Amid this bullish prediction for Ethereum, it is worth noting that Wall Street giant Standard Chartered has lowered its year-end target for ETH from $7,000 to $4,000, indicating that there is also the possibility that the altcoin won’t reach a new ATH this year. The bank also predicted that ETH could still drop to as low as $1,300 before it recovers. Standard Chartered cited the decline in institutional demand as the major reason for lowering its Ethereum price target. Like the Bitcoin ETFs, the ETH ETFs have continued to record significant net outflows. SoSo Value data shows that these funds are currently on course to record their fourth consecutive month of net outflows. How ETH Could Still Drop To As Low As $1,136 In an X post, crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade warned that a Bearish Pennant was forming, which could send Ethereum to as low as $1,136. The analyst noted that ETH is consolidating inside converging trendlines after the initial drop and that the pattern suggests continuation downward. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Are Not Dead: The $400 Million Move That Shows What’s Going On Trader Tardigrade further warned that a drop below the current range could trigger a sharp move down, sending ETH to the breakdown target of $1,136. However, the analyst appears to remain bullish on the altcoin in the long term. He had earlier stated that ETH was repeating a similar pattern from previous cycles in which a breakdown follows a consolidation before a recovery. This time, he predicts that Ethereum could rally to as high as $7,000 once it begins to recover. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $1,968, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
A leading market analyst says the crypto market may be heading into a short-term rebound, but investors should still prepare for a potentially volatile period ahead. According to the latest technical outlook by Gareth Soloway, cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP could see a temporary recovery rally before the market decides its longer-term direction. Bitcoin …
A BlackRock affiliate purchased 4,000 seed shares of the fund for $100,000, providing the initial capital the trust will use to purchase ether, according to an amended S-1 filing.
Bitmine buys $90M in ETH, lifting holdings to 4.37M ETH as Tom Lee says crypto sentiment is rock bottom despite strong fundamentals.
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Tom Lee's BitMine said its ether treasury has climbed to 4.37 million ETH as the firm continues aggressive accumulation market prices.
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Ethereum’s tokenized real-world assets, including U.S. Treasuries, gold, and private credit, have crossed $15 billion, growing about 200% year-over-year. These blockchain tokens enable easier trading, yields, and fractional ownership. Ethereum holds 58% of the global non-stablecoin RWA market, with major players like BlackRock’s $1.8 billion BUIDL fund fueling growth. Transfer volumes doubled to $26 billion …
Ethereum’s tokenized real-world asset market cap has topped $17 billion, up nearly 315% year over year as more TradFi giants move onchain.
Ethereum price is entering a critical phase after losing a major weekly support level near $2,360, triggering a wave of liquidations across derivatives markets and raising the probability of a deeper correction. ETH is now trading near $1,977 following a high-volume breakdown that confirms a lower-high structure on the weekly chart. At the same time, …
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Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) have extended their negative streak to a fourth consecutive week after US market weakness pushed global funds to over $170 million in weekly outflows. Related Reading: Bitcoin Should Be Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst Crypto Funds Outflows Extend Amid US Weakness According to the latest CoinShares data, crypto-based investment products recorded their fourth week of outflows amid the negative market sentiment of the past month. In a Monday report, James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, shared that global crypto funds closed the week with negative net flows totaling $173 million, bringing cumulative four-week outflows to $3.47 billion. Notably, crypto ETPs recorded over $1.7 billion in outflows each of the last two weeks of January as the market sentiment shifted, marking the largest negative net flows since November 2025. Over the past two weeks, investment products have seen outflows of $187m and $173m, respectively. The latest figures suggest that the strong selling pressure has slowed, although it has not yet reversed despite improved market sentiment. “The week began on a more positive note, with inflows of US$575m, followed by outflows of US$853m, likely driven by further price weakness. Sentiment improved slightly on Friday following weaker-than-expected CPI data, with inflows of US$105m,” he detailed. Meanwhile, ETPs’ trading activity also dropped notably, with volumes falling to $27 billion from a record $63 billion recorded the previous week. Butterfill noted that the funds also saw a sharp regional divergence in sentiment between the US and the rest of the world. Per the report, the US saw $403 million in outflows last week, while all other regions recorded $230 million in inflows. Germany, Canada, and Switzerland registered the strongest performance, with inflows worth $114.8 million, $46.3 million, and $36.8 million, respectively. Altcoins See Selective Resilience As the report noted, the two leading cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), saw the worst performance among major assets. The flagship crypto had the weakest sentiment, recording $133 million in negative net flows, fueled by BlackRock IBIT’s $235 million in outflows. However, short Bitcoin investment products also recorded outflows, totaling $15.4 million over the past two weeks, “a pattern often seen near market lows,” Butterfill added. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $8,000? Michael Saylor Says Strategy Still Won’t Break Ethereum suffered $85.1 million in outflows, led by BlackRock ETHA’s $112.7 million, while Hyperliquid saw $1 million in outflows. On the flip side, some altcoin-based investment products saw positive sentiment, continuing to attract fresh inflows last week. Crypto funds based on XRP led the charge with $33.4 million in inflows, adding to the previous week’s $63.1 million positive flows. Solana ETPs followed second with $31 million inflows, a notable increase from the $8.2 million recorded the week prior, signaling confidence in these assets despite the broader trend. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum co founder Vitalik Buterin said in a post on X that Ethereum continues to operate as a fully permissionless and neutral network, beyond the control of any single person, including himself. He noted that labeling certain DeFi, AI, or prediction market apps as low value or profit-driven represents personal opinion and free speech, not …
Ethereum price found support near $1,928 and recovered some losses. ETH is now consolidating and faces key hurdles near $2,020. Ethereum is attempting a fresh recovery wave above $1,950. The price is trading below $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1,950 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,020 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,000 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $1,950 and $1,940 levels to enter a bearish zone. Finally, the bulls appeared near $1,925. A low was formed at $1,928, and the price started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $1,950 resistance. The price even spiked above the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,101 swing high to the $1,928 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,950, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,020 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,101 swing high to the $1,928 low. The first key resistance is near the $2,035 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,060 level. A clear move above the $2,060 resistance might send the price toward the $2,120 resistance. An upside break above the $2,120 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,150 resistance zone or even $2,185 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,020 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,970 level. The first major support sits near the $1,940 zone or the trend line. A clear move below the $1,940 support might push the price toward the $1,880 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,820 region. The main support could be $1,780. 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 – $1,940 Major Resistance Level – $2,020
The British financial giant Standard Chartered sharply reduced its price outlook for XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. The company trimmed its end-of-2026 target by 65% following the severe downturn in the broader crypto market in the past month. The revision comes even as the altcoin posted a modest 2% rebound over the past week, trading around $1.47 per token at the time of writing. Despite that short-term recovery, the bank’s digital assets team now believes the token is unlikely to reach a new all-time high this year. New XRP Price Prediction The updated forecast was first reported on Monday by DL News, with Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, outlining the changes in a note to investors. Related Reading: Can XRP Hold Above $1? Token Tumbles 11% as Breakdown Fuels Crash Concerns Kendrick, who leads the bank’s crypto research efforts, acknowledged that recent market conditions have forced a broad reassessment of price expectations across the sector. “Recent price action for digital assets has been challenging, to say the least,” Kendrick wrote. “We expect further declines near-term, and we lower our forecasts across the asset class.” Under the revised outlook, Standard Chartered now expects XRP to reach $2.80 by the end of 2026, a substantial cut from its previous $8 projection. The earlier target had been issued in December, when the bank took a far more optimistic stance. At that time, Kendrick pointed to increasing regulatory clarity surrounding XRP’s status as a financial asset, along with progress toward exchange-traded fund (ETF) products, as key catalysts that could drive significant price appreciation. Broad Forecast Cuts Across Major Tokens The $8 forecast was made roughly two and a half months after the sharp market crash on October 10, when sentiment had begun to stabilize. However, as February draws to a close, the broader crypto market has yet to mount a sustained recovery. That prolonged weakness has prompted Standard Chartered to reassess not only XRP but the wider digital asset landscape. Related Reading: Bitcoin Should Be Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst Bitcoin’s (BTC) expected price has been reduced from $150,000 to $100,000. Ethereum’s (ETH) forecast has been revised down from $7,000 to $4,000, while Solana’s (SOL) target has been cut from $250 to $135. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum continues to struggle under persistent selling pressure, with price action reflecting a fragile market environment and cautious investor sentiment. Since peaking in October, Ethereum has lost more than 60% of its value, marking one of the sharpest corrective phases of the current cycle. Analysts increasingly warn that downside risks remain elevated, particularly if broader crypto liquidity conditions fail to stabilize in the near term. Related Reading: Liquidity Or Liability? History’s Hard Lessons For The XRP Momentum Play Despite the negative price performance, on-chain data suggests a more nuanced underlying dynamic. A recent CryptoQuant report indicates that Ethereum whales are currently holding positions at a loss, with the magnitude of those unrealized losses comparable to levels historically seen near previous market bottoms. This pattern often emerges late in corrective cycles, when large holders continue accumulating rather than distributing. Notably, the report highlights that many of these large investors have not had meaningful opportunities to realize profits during this cycle, as they maintained accumulation strategies even through volatility. Such behavior can signal long-term conviction, although it does not guarantee an imminent reversal. Whale Positioning Signals Potential Bottom Formation The report argues that current on-chain positioning among large Ethereum holders may indicate that the market is approaching a cyclical bottom. According to the analysis, whales are currently sitting on losses comparable to those observed near previous market lows, a condition that historically coincided with late-stage corrective phases rather than early declines. This positioning suggests that the present price range could represent a structural floor, although confirmation typically requires stabilization in both price and liquidity conditions. One notable aspect is that these large holders now control some of the largest aggregate ETH balances on record. Despite this accumulation, they have not had significant opportunities to realize profits during the current cycle, largely because prices reversed before extended distribution phases could occur. This absence of profit-taking contrasts with prior bull cycles, where whales gradually reduced exposure near peaks. The report interprets continued accumulation under these conditions as preparation for a potential future rally rather than defensive repositioning. Large holders appear to be building exposure with a longer investment horizon, anticipating improved macro liquidity and renewed market momentum. However, while such behavior can precede recoveries, it does not eliminate downside risk. Confirmation typically requires stronger demand, improved sentiment, and sustained price stability. Related Reading: Ethereum Derivatives Reset Raises Questions About Next Price Move: What Happens Next? Ethereum Tests Critical Long-Term Support Zone Ethereum’s weekly chart shows sustained downside pressure following the sharp rejection from the late-2025 highs near the $4,800 region. Price has now retraced toward the $2,000 psychological level, an area that historically acted as both resistance and support across multiple cycles. The recent breakdown below shorter-term moving averages confirms a loss of bullish momentum and suggests that sellers remain in control in the medium term. The clustering of major moving averages above the current price reinforces this bearish structure. The faster trend averages have rolled over decisively, while the longer-term baseline continues to flatten, indicating weakening trend strength rather than outright capitulation. This configuration typically reflects late corrective phases, where volatility rises but directional conviction remains fragile. Related Reading: Bitcoin BCMI Drops Toward Bear Market Territory: How Close Is BTC To A Real Buy Zone? Volume dynamics add nuance. Elevated selling volume during the latest decline signals active distribution rather than passive drift. However, the absence of extreme capitulation spikes suggests that a full market flush may not yet have occurred. From a structural perspective, holding above the $1,800–$2,000 corridor would help stabilize sentiment and potentially form a consolidation base. A sustained breakdown below this region could expose deeper historical support zones closer to prior cycle accumulation ranges. Conversely, reclaiming the key moving averages would be required before any credible trend reversal narrative emerges. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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Ethereum continues to struggle to reclaim the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated volatility weigh on market sentiment. Repeated attempts to push higher have met resistance, reflecting cautious positioning among traders and broader uncertainty across the crypto market. While fluctuations around key psychological levels are common during corrective phases, the current environment suggests ongoing fragility, with liquidity conditions and derivatives positioning playing a growing role in short-term price dynamics. Related Reading: Liquidity Or Liability? History’s Hard Lessons For The XRP Momentum Play Adding to the pressure, recent on-chain data from Arkham indicates that a major market participant — commonly referred to as the Hyperunit whale — has reportedly sold roughly half a billion dollars worth of ETH. Large transactions of this magnitude tend to attract significant market attention, as they can influence liquidity conditions, sentiment, and short-term volatility, even when not directly triggering sustained price declines. Such movements do not automatically signal a broader market reversal, but they often reflect strategic repositioning by large holders amid uncertain conditions. Historically, similar episodes have coincided with transitional phases, where markets reassess direction following periods of strong trends. Hyperunit Whale Rotation Adds Context To Ethereum Market Pressure Additional data from Arkham provides further context on the large ETH transaction recently observed on-chain. The entity often referred to as the “Hyperunit whale” is believed to be a major Bitcoin holder, likely of Chinese origin, whose wallets accumulated more than 100,000 BTC during early 2018, when those holdings were valued near $650 million. For several years, the strategy appeared straightforward: accumulate Bitcoin and maintain a long-term holding position, with over 90% of those coins reportedly untouched for roughly seven years. At the peak of its on-chain exposure, Arkham estimates the whale controlled approximately $11.14 billion worth of BTC. However, in August 2025, around 39,738 BTC — valued near $4.49 billion at the time — were reportedly transferred in a move interpreted as a rotation into Ethereum. Subsequent accumulation brought total ETH holdings to roughly 886,000 coins, valued at over $4 billion during that period. Since that shift, performance appears to have weakened. Estimates suggest approximately $3.7 billion in losses tied to leveraged ETH exposure and combined BTC/ETH spot holdings, alongside roughly $1.2 billion in unrealized losses on staked ETH. In aggregate, Arkham data indicate a drawdown approaching $5 billion from peak portfolio levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin BCMI Drops Toward Bear Market Territory: How Close Is BTC To A Real Buy Zone? Ethereum Price Holds As Downtrend Pressure Persists Ethereum price action continues to reflect sustained weakness, with the chart showing a clear sequence of lower highs since the late-2025 peak above the $4,000 region. The recent decline toward the $2,000 psychological level highlights persistent selling pressure, while the inability to generate a strong rebound suggests buyers remain cautious despite oversold conditions. Technically, ETH is trading below its key moving averages, which are now trending downward — a configuration typically associated with bearish momentum rather than a temporary correction. The breakdown below the mid-range consolidation seen late last year accelerated downside volatility, accompanied by a noticeable spike in trading volume. Such volume expansions often signal capitulation or forced deleveraging, rather than routine profit-taking. Related Reading: Ethereum Derivatives Reset Raises Questions About Next Price Move: What Happens Next? The current stabilization around the $1,900–$2,000 zone may represent an early attempt to form a short-term base, but confirmation would require sustained closes above nearby resistance levels, particularly the $2,200–$2,400 range, where prior support has turned into resistance. Until that occurs, upside attempts risk being corrective bounces within a broader downtrend. From a structural perspective, maintaining the $2,000 area is important for sentiment, while a decisive break lower could open the door to deeper retracement toward historical support zones. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The Ethereum price is hovering near $2,050 while compressing inside a bearish pennant on the 3-day chart. After retreating from levels above $3,000 in previous months, ETH/USD is now consolidating within converging trendlines and the pattern suggests potential continuation to the downside, with a projected breakdown target near $1,136. That’s the technical setup. But the …
According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum changed hands around $2,050 at one point, with a single-session move of about 7%. Reports have disclosed that roughly 30% of the total ETH supply is now locked in staking contracts, a level not seen before. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking That is a big shift in where supply sits, and it matters because locked coins are not available for quick trading. Staking Participation Hits A Record On-chain trackers show a steady climb in staking since early 2023. Back then roughly 15% of the supply was staked; today that figure has roughly doubled. People who lock ETH as validators do it to earn rewards and to help keep the network running. Many of those accounts are built to stay long-term. That matters because long-term holders change how supply and demand play out. Ethereum staking rate just hit a new all-time high. Over 30.5% of all ETH is now staked! Meanwhile ETH is trading at ~$1,950. Since early 2023, the staking rate has gone from ~15% to 30.5% in an almost perfect straight line. Bear market, bull market, crashes, rallies. Doesn’t… pic.twitter.com/8dS4xv7bok — Leon Waidmann (@LeonWaidmann) February 13, 2026 Liquid Supply Has Shrunk When a chunk of coins is tied up, it takes some selling pressure off the market. Locked ETH lowers the pool available on exchanges for fast sales. That does not guarantee a price surge, but it does tighten one side of the market. Traders watching supply flows often weigh that factor alongside macro moves and liquidity conditions. Some traders see this as a slow-burning bullish signal. Others remain cautious because other forces can push prices down even when supply is tighter. Ether Shows Volatility Around $1,900–$2,000 Prices have been bouncy. One day sees gains; the next day shows pullbacks. Reports note that ETH slipped below $2,000 at times as broader crypto momentum cooled. Some sessions point to strength, and some to weakness. Over the last week movement has been uneven. This is a market where headlines and flows still swing prices more than network fundamentals sometimes do. Validator Growth May Support Confidence The rising staking rate also points to growing validator infrastructure and investor patience. More validators means the consensus mechanism has more hands on deck. That has implications beyond price: it affects network security and how rewards are distributed. For many long-horizon investors, that steady build of validators is a reason to remain involved. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $8,000? Michael Saylor Says Strategy Still Won’t Break Timing of withdrawal unlocks is on watch lists. So is how quickly new staked ETH can return to exchanges when withdrawals are permitted at scale. Another big item is macro moves—rates, liquidity, and major market shifts. Those will likely control the next big price swings more than staking alone. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
A wallet that received 1,430 ETH during the 2015 Ethereum presale has become active after more than 10 years of dormancy. The tokens were originally purchased for just $443 at roughly $0.31 per ETH and are now valued at about $2.81 million at current market prices near $1,965. The holder first attempted a 1 ETH …
Ethereum price slipped back below the $2,000 mark as the crypto market turned defensive, with major assets easing after failing to sustain their recent recovery attempts. The drop unfolded gradually rather than through panic selling bids kept thinning across the session until $2,000 support finally gave way, pushing ETH price down close to 5% intraday. …
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,000. ETH is now consolidating and remains at risk of another decline below $1,940. Ethereum struggled to extend gains above $2,050 and corrected lower. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,035 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,000 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,050 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $2,040 and $2,020 levels to enter a bearish zone. The pair dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,895 swing low to the $2,106 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,035 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The bears even pushed the price toward the $1,950 support. Ethereum price is now trading below $1,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,920, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $1,980 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,000 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,025 level. A clear move above the $2,025 resistance might send the price toward the $2,045 resistance. An upside break above the $2,045 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,120 resistance zone or even $2,150 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,000 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,945 level. The first major support sits near the $1,930 zone or the 83.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,895 swing low to the $2,106 high. A clear move below the $1,930 support might push the price toward the $1,880 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,820 region. The main support could be $1,780. 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 – $1,930 Major Resistance Level – $2,000
Ethereum price has pushed decisively back above the $2,000 mark, trading between $2,060 and $2,080 after gaining more than 6% in the latest session. While the broader crypto market has turned positive, ETH’s rebound carries deeper structural implications as institutional flows stabilize and on-chain participation accelerates. The move follows weeks of pressure that saw Ethereum …
Ethereum climbed back above $2,000 after a softer-than-expected US CPI print, and the move has traders and analysts debating whether the worst is behind the coin or if this is a temporary relief rally. Related Reading: Calm Down: Ethereum Has Survived 8 Major 50% Falls, Lee Reminds Investors Reports say futures open interest has fallen sharply over the last 30 days, funding rates have swung into deeply negative territory, and some on-chain metrics point to a clustered support zone below current prices. Open Interest Drop Raises Questions According to CryptoQuant, the headline figure showing an 80 million ETH decline in open interest across major venues grabbed attention. That number, if taken at face value, would be huge. It suggests large positions were closed rather than new ones being put on. But the scale of the change also invites scrutiny; reporting errors or dollar-value comparisons mislabeled as ETH can happen. Still, a sizable pullback in futures exposure on exchanges including Binance, Gate, Bybit and OKX has been logged, and that much appears real. Funding Rates And The Crowd Funding rates on some platforms are pushing to levels not seen in roughly three years. When traders pay to hold short positions, it signals strong bearish conviction. It is reported that such extremes tend to be followed by a sharp reversal as the crowd can become one-sided, and that leads to a quick reversal as the market sentiment changes. This was seen at the end of 2022, where there was extreme shorting followed by a quick reversal. This does not mean that it will happen this time around as markets can remain one-sided for longer than expected. Support Zones And Technical Targets Glassnode’s on-chain data reveals a significant cost-basis area between $1,880 and $1,900, where about 1.3 million ETH was traded. The $2,000 mark is acting as a psychological anchor and is reinforced by moving average clusters. A breakout from the recent falling wedge pattern points to an initial measured target near $2,150, a ceiling that would be tested before higher resistance near $2,260 and then $2,500. Those levels are not certainties; broader market tone and Bitcoin’s direction will influence whether they are reached. Related Reading: XRP Set To Dethrone Bitcoin Within 6 Years, Entrepreneur Says Reduced open interest lowers the risk of cascade liquidations for now, which can tame intraday volatility. At the same time, low funding rates show that bearish bets are still active and could be squeezed if momentum turns. Reports say accumulation wallets increased inflows when prices dipped, hinting at longer-term conviction among some investors. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ethereum continues to struggle below the $2,000 level, reflecting persistent selling pressure and increasingly fragile market sentiment. The inability to reclaim this psychological threshold has kept traders defensive, with volatility elevated and confidence weakened as negative sentiment spreads across the broader crypto market. While corrections are not unusual after strong cycles, the current environment shows clear signs of stress, with investors closely watching liquidity conditions and derivatives positioning for clues about the next directional move. Related Reading: Bitcoin BCMI Drops Toward Bear Market Territory: How Close Is BTC To A Real Buy Zone? A recent CryptoQuant report provides additional context by highlighting a significant contraction in Ethereum futures open interest. Data tracking the 30-day change in net open interest across major trading platforms indicates that the derivatives market is undergoing a clear phase of deleveraging and risk readjustment. The decline appears concentrated on key exchanges such as Binance, Gate.io, OKX, and Bybit, pointing to a widespread outflow of capital from leveraged positions. According to the figures, Binance alone recorded an approximate drop of 40 million ETH in open interest over the past month, while Gate.io saw a decline exceeding 20 million ETH. OKX posted a reduction of nearly 6.8 million ETH, with Bybit contributing roughly 8.5 million ETH, bringing the combined contraction across these platforms to around 75 million ETH. Broad Deleveraging Suggests Ethereum Market Reset The CryptoQuant report further notes that when additional platforms showing negative open interest readings are included — even those with comparatively smaller volumes — the total contraction across all exchanges exceeds 80 million ETH over the past 30 days. This confirms that the deleveraging trend is not isolated to a handful of major venues but represents a broader structural shift across the Ethereum derivatives ecosystem. Such a widespread decline in open interest typically indicates that traders, particularly those relying on leverage, are reducing exposure rather than initiating new speculative positions. This behavior may reflect caution following heightened volatility or pressure from recent price declines that triggered margin adjustments. Historically, similar environments tend to emerge during transitional market phases, when speculative momentum cools, and risk management becomes a priority. From a structural standpoint, this type of contraction can function as a market “clean-up.” By gradually removing weaker leveraged positions, the likelihood of sudden liquidation cascades may diminish over time. While this does not guarantee an immediate recovery, flushing out excess leverage often stabilizes market conditions. In Ethereum’s case, the ongoing reset in derivatives positioning could help establish a firmer price base if broader liquidity conditions and investor sentiment begin to stabilize. Related Reading: Ethereum Endures Historic Liquidation Week: Largest Sustained Liquidation Phase Since 2021 Ethereum Faces Structural Pressure Below Key Weekly Support Ethereum’s weekly chart shows persistent downside pressure after losing the $2,000 level, a zone that previously acted as both psychological support and a technical pivot during prior consolidation phases. The recent breakdown places ETH below several major moving averages, which now function as overhead resistance rather than support, indicating weakening bullish momentum and a shift toward a more defensive market structure. Price action reflects a clear rejection from the $3,000–$3,500 region earlier in the cycle, followed by a sequence of lower highs. This pattern typically signals a corrective or transitional phase rather than a continuation of the prior bullish trend. The latest decline has also been accompanied by elevated trading volume, suggesting distribution and deleveraging rather than organic accumulation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Realized Losses Hit Luna Crash Levels — But Price Context Points To A Different Market Phase From a structural standpoint, the next meaningful support area appears near the $1,600–$1,700 range, where prior consolidation and demand previously emerged. Holding this zone would help maintain the broader long-term framework despite current weakness. A sustained break below it, however, could increase the probability of a deeper retracement phase. Ethereum remains highly sensitive to macro liquidity conditions, derivatives positioning, and overall crypto market sentiment, with recovery dependent on renewed demand and stabilization above key technical levels. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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