Ethereum is trading at a critical demand level following an 11% pullback from recent local highs. This dip has analysts and investors on edge, as losing this level could trigger a wave of aggressive sell-offs, potentially driving ETH prices lower. Amid this concern, however, prominent analyst Ali Martinez has shared an optimistic technical analysis, highlighting a strong risk-to-reward setup on the Ethereum chart. According to Martinez, the current level offers a compelling entry point, suggesting that Ethereum could see a significant upside if it holds support. Related Reading: Solana Likely To Target $200 ‘If It Holds Current Support’ – What To Expect The timing of this potential rebound is especially noteworthy with the US election tomorrow, an event that could heavily influence broader market sentiment. Many in the crypto community anticipate that election outcomes will set the stage for a new rally, with Ethereum positioned to capitalize if bullish momentum returns. In the coming days, all eyes will be on whether ETH can defend this demand zone, as its performance could either validate or challenge the prevailing bullish expectations across the market. For now, Ethereum’s price level remains pivotal, and the market is closely watching for signs of direction amid the election and broader economic uncertainties. Can Ethereum Hold Above Key Demand? Ethereum is trading at a pivotal support level of around $2,450, which many analysts view as a critical “last line of defense” for bulls. Ethereum could experience a deeper decline if this level fails, potentially putting it at risk of underperforming against competitors like Solana or Bitcoin, which have recently shown more relative strength. Investors share this concern and are closely watching ETH’s movement as it teeters on the edge of this crucial support. However, top crypto analyst Ali Martinez has presented a more optimistic perspective on X, suggesting that Ethereum may be poised for a significant recovery. In his recent technical analysis, Martinez emphasized that the current risk-to-reward ratio for ETH is highly attractive for a long position, especially for those with a longer-term outlook. He disclosed that he had set a stop-loss below $1,880—a level limiting downside risk—while targeting an ambitious price of $6,000. This target represents a potential 145% rally from current prices, underlining Martinez’s confidence in Ethereum’s potential upside if it can hold this crucial zone. The next few days, or even hours, could prove decisive for Ethereum as it consolidates at $2,450. To move toward Martinez’s target, ETH must build strength and start challenging local highs, signaling buyers are stepping in. Related Reading: Dogecoin Analyst Reveals Buying Opportunities At Lower Prices – Details The upcoming price action will reveal whether Ethereum can revive its bullish momentum or succumb to further downside pressure. For now, the $2,450 support is a critical threshold for ETH’s near-term trajectory. ETH Technical Analysis Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,450 after a strong rebound following a failed breakdown below the $2,400 mark. This resilience is encouraging for bulls who believe ETH is primed for a significant rally, especially if Bitcoin can break above its all-time high. However, this crucial support level alone isn’t enough to spark a sustained uptrend. Bulls must push the price above the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), currently at $2,762, to confirm momentum and establish a stronger bullish outlook. The 200-day EMA has acted as a formidable resistance since early August, repeatedly pushing ETH’s price down. A breakout above this moving average would indicate a critical shift, potentially turning it into a new support level. This move would set the stage for ETH to challenge higher levels, fueled by renewed buyer confidence and broader market optimism. Related Reading: Bitcoin On-Chain Indicator Signals Panic Selling At Current Levels – Time To HODL? Conversely, if bulls fail to reclaim this EMA, Ethereum may face continued downward pressure, leading to further testing of key supports. For now, ETH’s support of around $2,450 keeps hope alive for bulls aiming for a breakout, but reclaiming the 200-day EMA remains essential to fuel the next leg of a bullish rally. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Ethereum is trading at $2,500, following a 9% pullback from recent highs after it failed to establish a higher high above $2,820. This retrace has sparked renewed interest among investors, with top analyst and investor Carl Runefelt sharing a technical analysis that points to a promising setup for accumulation. Runefelt highlights a bullish pattern emerging in ETH’s price action, indicating that this retracement could be a prime opportunity for long-term holders to accumulate more Ethereum before a potential rally. Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidates Near ATH – Volume Suggests A Big Move Ahead The coming days will be pivotal for Ethereum as the crypto market closely watches Bitcoin’s attempt to break its all-time highs. Should BTC achieve this feat, it would confirm a new bull run, likely bringing Ethereum. The crypto community is eagerly waiting to see if Ethereum can hold its ground above $2,400 and eventually surpass resistance at $2,820, potentially setting the stage for higher gains. Ethereum’s current levels and consolidation phase suggest a decisive move could unfold soon, making it a crucial time for ETH’s trajectory in the broader market cycle. Ethereum Sideways Consolidation Ethereum has been lagging behind Bitcoin and several other altcoins like Solana, which have recently seen more robust price action. This underperformance has drawn attention from analysts and investors alike, including top analyst Carl Runefelt, who recently shared an in-depth technical analysis on X. Runefelt highlights Ethereum’s current formation around an ascending support level, suggesting that ETH’s current price could present one of the best accumulation opportunities before a potential rally. Runefelt’s analysis points to a crucial ascending support level of around $2,450, which has held steady despite Ethereum’s pullbacks, maintaining a bullish structure. He emphasizes that if Ethereum continues to trend down, this support could be an attractive entry point for long-term investors looking to accumulate ETH while it’s relatively undervalued. The chart formation suggests a possible price floor, which, if buyers intervene, could catalyze a move toward higher levels. Related Reading: Dogwifhat (WIF) Prepares For A Bullish Breakout – Analyst Sets $3 Target On the upside, Ethereum faces a key resistance at $2,800. Runefelt notes that breaking this resistance could trigger a significant upward move, potentially aligning ETH with broader market trends if BTC breaks into new all-time highs. If Ethereum successfully clears the $2,800 level, it would confirm the bullish pattern and likely fuel a surge in price action. This breakout could signal that Ethereum is ready to catch up to Bitcoin and outperform altcoins, creating a more favorable outlook for ETH in the broader market landscape. The next few days will be crucial for Ethereum’s trajectory as it continues to hold above the ascending support level. Traders and investors are watching closely to see if ETH can break out of its recent underperformance and reclaim its position as an altcoin leader. ETH Technical Details Ethereum is trading at $2,505 after a failed attempt to hold above the 4-hour 200 moving average (MA) at $2,530. This slip below the 200 MA has put ETH in a precarious position as it seeks new demand levels to stabilize the recent retrace. The price is nearing a crucial support level, and breaking below this area could trigger a significant correction, adding considerable downside risk to Ethereum’s current price action. For Ethereum to avoid a deeper drop, finding support around the $2,450 mark is essential. If buyers step in and manage to keep ETH above this level, it would signal a positive shift in momentum. An even stronger bullish indicator would be if ETH rebounds and pushes above the $2,550 level, which would help restore confidence in the asset and signal a potential recovery phase. Related Reading: Dogecoin Metrics Reveal Increasing Network Activity – Is DOGE Ready To Break Yearly Highs? Such a move could mark the end of the retrace and position ETH for further upside in the coming sessions. However, until the price finds solid footing, ETH remains vulnerable to further declines, making this a pivotal moment for the asset’s short-term outlook. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Tim Robinson, Head of Crypto Research at BlueYard Capital, has unveiled groundbreaking simulations indicating that Ethereum’s implementation of “blobs” could be exceptionally bullish for the long-term price of ETH. In a series of posts on X, Robinson highlighted how blobs could revolutionize Ethereum’s scalability and economic dynamics. “Many people arguing about blobs, but so far no one has simulated how they respond to demand… until now,” Robinson stated. “TL;DR: Blobs are insanely bullish for ETH long term.” Why Blobs Are ‘Insanely Bullish’ For Ethereum Price Blobs, introduced in Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-4844, are large data structures designed to enhance the network’s capacity by efficiently storing and processing data off-chain. This mechanism is pivotal for Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions, enabling them to offer lower transaction fees while maintaining security through Ethereum’s consensus. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullish Signal: Whales Withdraw $750 Million In ETH From Exchanges Robinson’s simulation projects Ethereum operating at 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), burning 6.5% of its total ETH supply annually, with L2 transactions costing an average of $0.06. This scenario involves 16 MB of blobs per block, aligning with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s medium-term goals outlined in his latest “The Surge” post. “Yes, that’s Ethereum operating at 10k TPS, burning 6.5% a year while L2 transactions cost an average of $0.06, with 16 MB of blobs per block,” Robinson elaborated. “You thought L2’s were parasitic and Vitalik didn’t think this through? Ah, sweet summer child, little do you realize how insane this will get when the Ethereum ecosystem really kicks into high gear.” A key insight from Robinson’s research is the rapid escalation of ETH burning as blob usage increases. “It’s interesting how quickly blobs go from being free to burning a ton of ETH. It seems almost everyone doesn’t understand this tipping point. It also makes me think there might be a better pricing mechanism,” he observed. Robinson provides a simulation tool illustrating the ETH burn rate‘s exponential growth as TPS scales from the current ~180 TPS to 400 TPS. The data shows burned ETH increasing from roughly 4 ETH per day to 1,832 ETH per day. It’s interesting how quickly blobs go from being free to burning a ton of ETH. It seems almost everyone doesn’t understand this tipping point. It also makes me think there might be a better pricing mechanism. Here’s what it looks like increasing from today’s ~180TPS to 400TPS pic.twitter.com/fjuK19NL6y — Tim Robinson (@timjrobinson) October 29, 2024 The scalability potential is further enhanced by the implementation of Peer Data Availability Sampling (PeerDAS), which allows blob capacity to scale with the number of validators. “Because total blob capacity scales with total validators, after PeerDAS is implemented, blobs can scale as high as needed,” Robinson explained. “There are 10k+ nodes to shard the load between them. While other ecosystems struggle under load, Ethereum will supply the world with cheap, abundant block-space while being extremely deflationary.” Related Reading: Ethereum Prepares For Potential Rally To $6,000, Analyst Says An intriguing feedback loop identified by Robinson is the inverse relationship between ETH price and the burn rate. “Another interesting feedback loop is the lower the ETH price, the higher the burn! As transaction prices are lower, more transactions are made, and the burn soars,” he noted. “See how different the burn is with ETH at $2k vs ETH at $10k”. Another interesting feedback loop is the lower the ETH price, the higher the burn! As transaction prices are lower, more transactions are made, and the burn soars. See how different the burn is with ETH at $2k vs ETH at $10k: pic.twitter.com/tbSbC6unwM — Tim Robinson (@timjrobinson) October 29, 2024 Addressing the question of value accrual for ETH, Robinson stated, “So how will ETH accrue value? Being the most useful, scarce, deflationary asset with 10,000+ teams using Ethereum to grow their products will probably do it. Long term, ETH has the best fundamentals in the world; it just takes time for them to play out.” The research sparked enthusiasm and discussions within the ETH community. Mat (@materkel) commented on X: “Will be extremely interesting once we hit blob capacity. My guess is a lot of L2s still need to figure out how to handle this case and properly fee their users. There will be a lot of inefficiencies to fix; we just didn’t really have multiple competing L2s in this scenario before. Once the dust settles, we’ll have proper price discovery both for fees on L2s together with blobs on L1.” Robinson responded, emphasizing the importance of proactive analysis: “Yeah, absolutely! I’m trying to bring the data so we can solve any problems before we get there. The market becomes more stable with more blobs, but in the early days, fees could be quite volatile.” At press time, ETH traded at $2,638. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Technical analysis suggests the days of the Ethereum price consolidation might be over very soon. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading with a 0.07% gain in the past 30 days, which reveals the current consolidation situation it finds itself under. However, according to a technical analysis on TradingView, the Ethereum price could be well on its way to reaching a new all-time high after 12 weeks of consolidation. Ethereum Price Completes Bottom Formation According to a technical analysis of the Ethereum price in the weekly candlestick timeframe, the cryptocurrency is currently in its 12th week of consolidation after a decline that ended in the first week of August. Interestingly, analysis reveals that the consolidation is at the bottom of the lower trendline in a Channel Up trend in the weekly timeframe that started as far back as June 2022. Related Reading: End Of The Road For Solana? Analyst Predicts 77% Price Crash To $40 Particularly, a close look at this Channel Up trend reveals that the Ethereum price action has been confined between its upper and lower trendlines in the past two and a half years. Fortunately, the trend is a bullish one with the creation of higher highs and higher lows, which suggests a bullish outlook for the Ethereum price. As it stands, the Ethereum price has been on an uptrend since the beginning of the week, essentially reversing last week’s declines. Consequently, the price has flipped from bearish to neutral on the weekly outlook and is now moving towards bullish. The only thing left is for the Ethereum price to keep pushing on this uptrend and flip above the weekly MA50 (50-Day Moving Average). A successful push above this level, according to crypto analyst InvestingScope, would not only signal an end to Ethereum’s prolonged consolidation but also set the stage for a rally toward the channel’s upper trendline. ETH On The Journey To Recording New Highs As it stands, the 1W Relative Strength Index has already crossed over its MA, lending charge to the momentum. All that’s left now is an Ethereum price break above the weekly MA50. A break above the MA50 on the weekly timeframe would confirm the shift from consolidation to bullish momentum, draw in fresh buying interest and open up Ethereum’s path to creating a higher high within the Channel Up structure. Related Reading: XRP Price Explosion Above $3 Is A Matter Of When, Not If: Analyst Reveals Timeline The Channel Up structure is structured in such a way that the creation of a new higher high at this point would necessitate a break above the current all-time high of $4,900. A touch of the upper trendline in the Channel Up would see the Ethereum price peaking above $5,500 before undergoing any major correction. “When that happens, aim for no lower than the All Time High (TP = 4,900),” the analyst said. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,631. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled “The Splurge,” a comprehensive set of protocol upgrades aimed at addressing a variety of challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem. In his latest blog post titled “Possible futures of the Ethereum protocol, part 6: The Splurge,” Buterin delves into the technical intricacies of upcoming enhancements that seek to propel Ethereum […]
In a spirited response to allegations that the Ethereum Foundation has been irresponsibly selling off its ETH holdings, co-founder Vitalik Buterin firmly denied the accusations on X. In an explanation, Buterin provided detailed insights into the Foundation’s financial practices and its contributions to the ecosystem. The controversy arose after a X user accused the Ethereum […]
Ethereum has experienced a sharp retrace, dropping over 13% since Monday and stirring concerns among investors who had anticipated a breakout. This sudden pullback, which took ETH as low as $2,380 on Friday, has injected a sense of worry into the market, leaving many to question the strength of its recent rally. However, on-chain data from Santiment reveals an intriguing development—whale activity in Ethereum surged to a six-week high just as the price dipped. Related Reading: Dogecoin Liquidity Sweep Signals DOGE Is Ready For A Rally This spike in large transactions suggests potential accumulation by whales, a pattern often viewed as a bullish signal when occurring near key support levels. Historically, significant whale buying during downturns hints at confidence in a future recovery, as these large holders tend to seek undervalued assets with high potential. The next few days will be critical for Ethereum as investors await signs of stabilization or further decline. A solid hold above recent lows could set the stage for a rebound, while a failure to maintain support may reinforce bearish sentiment. For now, all eyes remain on Ethereum’s price movements, as well as on whale behavior, which could provide insights into Ethereum’s direction in the near term. Ethereum Preparing For A Rally? Despite Ethereum’s recent price retracement, sentiment among investors and analysts remains bullish for the near future. According to key data from crypto analysis platform Santiment, Ethereum’s whale activity reached a six-week high as the price declined to $2,380 on Friday. Historically, such a spike in activity from whales—large stakeholders with substantial capital—signals accumulation. When whales begin to accumulate, it’s often an indicator of renewed confidence, suggesting these key players see long-term value at current prices. While an immediate price rebound isn’t guaranteed, this pattern is encouraging. Major accumulation phases typically happen in periods of price weakness or extended consolidation, laying the foundation for potential upward movement. Ethereum’s price action has been lackluster in recent months, with ETH struggling to break out despite occasional bullish sentiment. Some analysts suggest this may be due to heavy accumulation dynamics led by institutional or “smart money” investors who gradually increase their holdings during periods of low momentum. Related Reading: Number Of Bitcoin Bulls Increases As Funding Rate Shows Steady Growth – Details As whales increase their activity, it’s a potential sign that Ethereum is gearing up for a stronger move once accumulation is completed. With support from high-cap stakeholders, Ethereum’s price may eventually reflect this renewed confidence. For now, investors are closely watching for consolidation near key support levels, which could provide the basis for a breakout. If whale accumulation continues in the coming weeks, it could drive upward momentum, validating the long-term bullish outlook shared by many analysts and investors. ETH Price Action Ethereum is currently trading at $2,466 after a pullback from the $2,550 level, indicating a struggle to maintain bullish momentum. This retracement has brought ETH closer to its recent local lows but still within a sideways pattern, preserving a slightly bullish outlook as it hovers above key support areas. For Ethereum bulls to regain control, a push above $2,550 is critical. Breaking this level would signal renewed strength and allow ETH to target the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $2,783. Achieving this would mark a new local high, potentially reinforcing bullish sentiment among investors. However, if Ethereum’s price fails to rise in the coming days, the likelihood of prolonged consolidation or even a deeper correction increases. Such a scenario would likely introduce additional bearish pressure, with ETH potentially revisiting previous support levels as traders reassess the market’s direction. Related Reading: On-Chain Indicator Signals Bitcoin Cycle Top Is Far Ahead – Data Confirms Bullish Outlook For now, Ethereum’s price action is delicately balanced, with the $2,550 level and the 200-day EMA representing crucial milestones for bulls aiming to sustain an uptrend in the near term. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
The Bitcoin and Ethereum price have crashed in the last 24 hours, dropping below $67,000 and $2,500, respectively. This price crash came following news about the alleged investigation into the USDT issuer Tether. Meanwhile, Israel’s attack on Iran was also a contributory factor. Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Crashed The Bitcoin and Ethereum price […]
A top crypto analyst has issued a bold prediction for Ethereum, forecasting it will outperform both Bitcoin and Solana in the coming months. Taking to social media platform X, a crypto analyst known pseudonymously as @IamCryptoWolf highlighted that Ethereum is still bullish, with price targets reaching up to $12,000. This analysis comes in light of a 6.22% decline in the price of Ethereum in the past seven days and a continued increase in the Bitcoin dominance. Analyst Says Ethereum Will Outperform Bitcoin Ethereum has mostly lagged behind Bitcoin in price performance since the current market cycle began, struggling to gain momentum above the $3,000 mark since July. Ethereum bulls have faced challenges in attracting significant inflows, which has kept the price below key levels while Bitcoin has surged. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Numbers Return To January 2021 Bull Market Levels, Is A New ATH Coming? Bitcoin recently climbed back above $67,000 and is now approaching its yearly high of $73,737. Solana has also found its way above $170 again and could continue on the momentum to break above its yearly high of $202. However, despite Ethereum’s underperformance relative to these two crypto heavyweights, crypto analyst @IamCryptoWolf believes the trend is going to reverse in the second half of the cycle. The analyst provided his Ethereum outlook in reference to its price movements on the 3-day candlestick chart. The chart shows Ethereum rebounding off the bottom trendline of an ascending triangle, indicating the potential for an upward move. Consequently, the analyst projected a full breakout of multiple price resistances when the momentum finally rolls into Ethereum. Should this breakout occur, @IamCryptoWolf predicts Ethereum will surpass Bitcoin and Solana in performance during the second half of this bull cycle. He further noted a price target range for Ethereum’s surge, placing the lower boundary at $8,428, with a high-end target reaching up to $12,000. This projected breakout has sparked renewed interest in Ethereum’s ability to regain a leading position, especially among investors who are still waiting for an altcoin rally phase led by Ethereum. What’s Next For ETH? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,472, having lost about 3% of its value in the past 24 hours. This sort of performance has left many ETH investors feeling uncertain about the asset’s near-term outlook. According to data from IntoTheBlock, about 51.40% of addresses that bought in between $2,106.27 and $2,855.96 are in losses, not to talk of those that bought above $2,855.96. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Retests Bullish Channel At $65,000, Analyst Reveals What’s Next Interestingly, @IamCryptoWolf addressed this trend among ETH investors in another post on social media platform X. Here, he highlighted that Ethereum is still bullish despite the underperformance. The analyst explained that Ethereum’s current price movement appears to be forming either an inverted head and shoulders or an ascending triangle pattern on the charts, both of which are traditionally seen as bullish formations in technical analysis. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
In a post published on October 23, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared details about ‘The Verge’ upgrade, which aims to make it easier to run validator nodes. New Ethereum Upgrade To Make Running Nodes Easier Buterin highlighted several issues currently facing the Ethereum network, particularly the high resource requirements needed to run Ethereum nodes. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Driven By Use In On-Chain Applications, Token Transfers: CoinShares According to research from Paradigm, an Ethereum client needs to store “hundreds of gigabytes of state data” to verify transaction blocks. Further, this data requirement increases by almost 30 GB every year, leading to fewer entities being able to run validator nodes. Through ‘The Verge’ upgrade, running nodes can be made more accessible and less resource-intensive by leveraging two key innovations – stateless clients and cryptographic SNARKs (Succinct Non-interactive Arguments of Knowledge). The uninitiated, stateless clients function as fully-verifying nodes without the intensive hardware requirement associated with typical Ethereum blockchain clients. Specifically, stateless clients only need a few gigabytes of storage, in contrast to the current requirement of over 1 terabyte (TB), which makes running a full node considerably resource-intensive. Buterin posits that stateless verification will “make fully-verifying the chain so computationally affordable that every mobile wallet, browser wallet, and even smart watch is doing it by default.” By reducing storage needs, stateless clients can democratize network participation, lowering entry barriers – especially for solo stakers – and enabling more entities to secure and validate transactions on the Ethereum network. Buterin Encourages Solo-Staking By Lowering Requirements Buterin has recently emphasized the importance of making Ethereum solo staking more accessible by lowering entry barriers, such as the minimum amount of ETH required to stake and reducing bandwidth demands. Related Reading: Ethereum Proposal EIP-7781 Promises Network Performance Boost – Here’s What To Expect Additionally, Buterin discussed the advantages of SNARKs in strengthening cryptographic verification and defending against the potential threat of quantum computing. SNARKs are sophisticated cryptographic proofs that enable users to verify blockchain data without downloading all its data. “Download some data, verify a SNARK, done,” Buterin summarizes. In the detailed blog post, Buterin also shed light on the Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 4762, which deals with stateless gas cost changes in the context of stateless verification. EIP-4762 seeks to adjust gas fees for resource-intensive cryptographic operations to maintain Ethereum network scalability and security. The proposal also introduces ‘multidimensional gas’, which charges different gas fees for call data, computation, and state access functions. Ethereum’s native token, ETH, has attracted increased institutional interest as the smart contract platform’s adoption grows. A recent survey shows that nearly 70% of institutional investors are involved in ETH staking. Despite the overall bullish outlook for Ethereum’s future, this optimism has not yet translated into significant price movement for ETH. Nevertheless, long-term ETH holders remain confident in the token’s long-term potential. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $2,526, up 1.7% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum (ETH) trades above $2,600 after a 5% retrace from local highs around $2,750. Over the past two weeks, ETH has maintained a bullish trajectory, sparking optimism across the market as investors look for further signs of strength in the price action. Top analyst and investor Carl Runefelt recently shared a technical analysis, highlighting that Ethereum has broken out of a bullish pattern that began forming in early August. According to Runefelt, once ETH confirms solid demand around its current level, it’s only a matter of days before the next rally kicks off. Related Reading: Solana Could ‘Go Parabolic’ Starting Today – Analyst Sets $370 Target With the broader crypto market gaining momentum, Ethereum is positioned to continue climbing, and investors are closely watching for confirmation of support at this key level. If ETH holds, the next leg up could be targeting higher price zones, adding to the bullish sentiment. The coming days will determine whether Ethereum can resume its upward trend and capitalize on the ongoing market strength. Ethereum Pushing Above $2,600 Ethereum has underperformed compared to Bitcoin this year, leaving many investors concerned as the next bull run approaches. While Bitcoin has surged, Ethereum has struggled to rally with the same strength. This has sparked worry among ETH holders, who expected the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap to lead the charge. Top analyst Carl Runefelt recently shared a compelling analysis on X. The analysis features a price chart that reveals Ethereum breaking out of a symmetrical triangle on the daily timeframe—a classic bullish pattern. If price action holds, it could send ETH to $3,400, according to Runefelt’s analysis. This breakout is a key signal for Ethereum, but its sustainability depends on whether the price can successfully retest the upper triangle line, which had previously acted as resistance. Currently, Ethereum is testing support at this critical level, with $2,600 being the line in the sand. A close below $2,600 would invalidate the symmetrical triangle’s bullish thesis and could lead to further downside, putting a dent in the optimism surrounding ETH’s future price action. Related Reading: XRP Network Activity Surges As Price Seeks To Break $0.55 Resistance However, if Ethereum holds above this level, it could signify that the breakout is intact, setting the stage for a strong rally as the broader market prepares for a bull run. The next few days will be crucial for ETH’s trajectory. Price Action: Technical Levels To Watch Ethereum is at $2,620 after failing to reclaim the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $2,795. The price is testing support around the crucial $2,600 level, which will determine the direction of ETH’s price action in the coming days. If Ethereum holds above this level, the next target would be back above the 1D 200 EMA at $2,800. This is a crucial price zone as it aligns with ETH’s local high set in late August at $2,820. A successful breakout above $2,800 would signal a strong bullish continuation, making a push toward higher levels imminent. However, if ETH fails to consolidate above $2,600, the risk of a retracement to lower demand zones becomes increasingly likely. Related Reading: Dogecoin Breaks Above $0.12 Level – Time For DOGE To Catch Up? Traders and investors closely watch these levels as Ethereum seeks to regain momentum amid broader market uncertainty. The next few days will be critical in determining whether ETH continues its upward trend or faces further downside pressure. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Ethereum is testing a key resistance level around $2,640, and many analysts believe that breaking this point could trigger a significant surge in price. As the entire crypto market gains strength, optimism is growing among investors, who are eagerly waiting for Ethereum to catch up with Bitcoin’s recent rally. The sentiment is positive, and traders are closely watching to see if ETH will make its move soon. Top analyst and investor Carl Runefelt has shared a technical analysis highlighting an optimistic outlook for Ethereum in the coming days. He believes that a successful breakout above $2,640 could push ETH to much higher levels, aligning with the market’s overall bullish trend. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales ‘Grew Substantially’ During Last Dip, Data Shows Large-Holder Accumulation As the market strengthens, the next week will be crucial, not just for Ethereum but for the entire crypto space, as investors prepare for what could be the start of a new rally. With key resistance being tested and momentum building, Ethereum’s next move will likely set the tone for its performance in the short to mid-term. Investors and analysts are keeping a close watch, as the outcome of this resistance battle could determine the direction of Ethereum’s price action in the near future. Ethereum Needs A Clean Breakout Ethereum looks ready for a significant rally, with price action suggesting a move to new highs. The market is buzzing with excitement as greed rises and bullish momentum takes hold, pushing ETH toward a potential breakout. After weeks of accumulation, Ethereum is now flirting with breaking out of a bullish pattern, setting the stage for a possible surge. Top analyst and investor Carl Runefelt has shared his technical analysis on X, highlighting that Ethereum needs a clean breakout from its current ascending triangle pattern. According to Runefelt, the upside target is $2,800, which marks the last major resistance level from the two-month accumulation phase ETH has experienced. A successful breakout from this key structure would signal the start of a potential rally, fueling optimism across the market. Runefelt also emphasized the importance of this lower timeframe price action, calling it crucial for Ethereum’s long-term development. Breaking above $2,800 could open the door to even higher levels, aligning ETH with the broader bullish sentiment seen across the crypto market. Related Reading: Solana Struggles To Break $160 Resistance As Top Analyst Predicts A Coming Surge With the bullish sentiment continuing to build, traders and investors are watching closely, anticipating whether ETH will finally catch up to Bitcoin’s recent rally and set a course for new highs. Key Levels To Watch Ethereum is trading at $2,640 after six days of choppy price action, just below the key $2,650 resistance level. A breakout above this level is essential for bulls to regain momentum, followed by a reclaim of the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $2,797. However, there remains a risk that ETH could fail to break through this resistance, leading to a search for liquidity in lower demand zones. If the price cannot clear $2,650, a deeper retrace might occur as the market seeks support. Despite this risk, as long as Ethereum holds above the $2,500 mark, the broader bullish outlook remains intact, giving hope to investors expecting an eventual rally. Related Reading: Cardano Bullish Pattern Suggests A Breakout – Can ADA Reach $0.54? In the coming days, Ethereum’s ability to break through these resistance levels will be crucial in determining whether it will continue its upward trajectory or face a temporary setback. The market remains cautiously optimistic, with traders watching closely for a decisive move above key resistance to confirm the next phase of the rally. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
All eyes are on Ethereum as the crypto market watches closely following Bitcoin’s recent surge. Analysts and investors are now cautiously waiting for Ethereum to catch up, with some fearing that ETH’s performance in this cycle may fall short of expectations. Related Reading: Solana Targets $160 Resistance As TVL Hits New Yearly Highs Recent price action for Ethereum has shown signs of strength, giving investors confidence that a potential breakout could be near. Ethereum is currently trading within a bullish pattern that, if broken, could lead to a massive surge in the coming weeks. With Bitcoin leading the way and market momentum building, ETH could be poised to follow, unlocking new gains and potentially signaling the start of a powerful rally for the altcoin. Investors are closely watching for signs that Ethereum will break free from its consolidation and begin to climb, as it remains one of the most closely monitored assets in the market. Ethereum Flirting With A Surge Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin has surged, leaving investors eagerly waiting for Ethereum to follow suit. Top analyst and investor Carl Runefelt has shared his technical analysis on X, highlighting a bullish pattern emerging on Ethereum’s 1-hour price chart. Runefelt’s analysis points to an ascending triangle formation, which is generally a bullish indicator. According to him, if Ethereum manages to break above this pattern, a rapid surge to $2,870 could be imminent. This price level represents a key target for Ethereum, as it signals a strong upward move and confirms that the altcoin is catching up with Bitcoin’s recent performance. However, there are still risks that Ethereum could continue to trade sideways if it fails to break the current resistance level. In that case, ETH could remain trapped in consolidation for a longer period, which would cause further frustration among investors hoping for a rally. Related Reading: On-Chain Metrics Reveal Bitcoin Demand Is Growing – Can BTC Break ATHs In Q4? Despite these risks, market conditions favor Ethereum’s potential breakout as bullish sentiment grows. Analysts are watching closely, anticipating that Ethereum’s moment to surge could come soon, setting the stage for significant gains. Price Levels To Watch Ethereum (ETH) currently trades at $2,624 after three days of uncertainty and volatility. The price recently surged by 10% from the $2,400 area, showing signs of strength, but now faces a crucial resistance level. For the bulls to regain momentum, Ethereum needs to push above the current price and reclaim the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), which is $2,800. This significant level would signal that ETH is back on track for further upside, potentially catching up with Bitcoin’s recent gains. However, if Ethereum fails to break above this key resistance and reclaim the 200-day EMA, it risks entering a sideways consolidation phase. A failure to hold current levels could lead to a retrace, with support likely around the $2,450 mark. Related Reading: Ethereum Could Target $3,400 Once It Breaks Above Bullish Pattern – Details Traders and investors are closely watching the price action as Ethereum’s next move will determine whether it can break free from its current uncertainty or continue to face resistance in the coming days. As the broader crypto market remains volatile, Ethereum’s ability to hold key levels will be critical for its near-term outlook. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Ethereum (ETH) has surged above $2,500, now testing a critical supply level that could spark a massive rally for both ETH and altcoins. After several days of anxiety and uncertainty, yesterday’s market surge has reignited optimism across the crypto space. Investors and traders are closely watching Ethereum’s price action, as a break above this crucial zone could signal the start of a significant upward trend, potentially setting the stage for an Altseason. Related Reading: Dogecoin Buy Signal Hints At Upside As Funding Rate Keeps Rising Top analysts and investors await confirmation that ETH is poised to rally soon. Carl Runefelt, a well-known analyst and investor, has shared his technical analysis on Ethereum, suggesting that the long-awaited rally may be just around the corner. According to Runefelt, ETH’s breakout from the current supply zone could lead to a substantial price surge, attracting bullish momentum for Ethereum and a broader range of altcoins. The next few days are critical for Ethereum’s price action as the market awaits signals that could define the direction of this potential rally. Investors remain optimistic, anticipating that ETH could lead the market into its next major bullish phase. Ethereum Testing Crucial Supply Ethereum has been trading within a bullish triangle formation since early August, and the moment of truth for a potential breakout may be close. ETH has underperformed BTC throughout the year, causing many investors and traders to question ETH’s strength during this cycle. This trend led to a shift in confidence as Bitcoin continued to dominate, leaving Ethereum behind. However, during yesterday’s market pump, Ethereum showed renewed strength, outperforming Bitcoin for the first time in a while, signaling a possible shift in market dynamics. Prominent crypto analyst Carl Runefelt recently shared a technical analysis on X, highlighting Ethereum’s imminent breakout from the bullish triangle pattern. According to Runefelt, Ethereum is approaching a key moment, and a breakout from this pattern could lead to a major rally. He suggests that once ETH breaks through, the next supply zone to target is around $3,400, representing a significant upward move from current levels. Related Reading: Solana Will Target New ATHs Once It Breaks $160 Resistance – Analyst This optimistic outlook comes from renewed positive sentiment across the market and Ethereum’s improved price action. Traders and investors are closely watching the next few days, as a successful breakout could mark the beginning of Ethereum’s long-awaited bullish trend and re-establish its strength relative to Bitcoin. ETH Technical Levels To Watch Ethereum is trading at $2,611 after a notable 7% surge yesterday. This upward momentum allowed the price to break past the $2,500 mark, a critical resistance level pushing the price down since the beginning of October. Now, Ethereum is less than 8% away from the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), currently at $2,806. For bulls to gain control and establish a sustained uptrend, ETH must reclaim this 200-day EMA and close above the $2,800 level. Doing so would signal a continuation of bullish momentum and set the stage for a potential rally to higher price levels. On the other hand, if Ethereum fails to hold above the $2,500 support level, a deeper correction may be on the horizon. In that case, the price could return to $2,300, where stronger demand may help stabilize the market. Related Reading: XRP Will Jump 75% If It Holds Current Demand Level – Details The next few days are crucial for Ethereum, as traders and investors are watching closely to see whether the price can hold its recent gains and break through key resistance levels. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
An analyst has explained how Ethereum could see a run toward the $6,000 level if this historical pattern continues to hold for the asset’s price. Ethereum Ascending Channel Could Reveal Its Next Destination In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed a pattern that the 1-week price of Ethereum has potentially been following during the last couple of years. The pattern in question is the “Ascending Channel” from technical analysis (TA), which is a type of Parallel Channel. In a Parallel Channel, the asset consolidates between two parallel trendlines, with the upper level connecting successive tops and the lower bottoms. Related Reading: Solana Extends Rally By 4%, But This Factor Could Lead To A Top These two levels are slopped upwards in the case of an Ascending Channel, as already hinted at by its name. Thus, an Ascending Channel only forms when the asset sets higher highs and lows. The lower level of the pattern can support the price, while the upper one may act as resistance. If either of these levels break, the asset could see a continuation of trend in that direction; a surge above the top line can be a bullish sign, while a drop under the bottom line can foreshadow a bearish outcome. There is also another type of Parallel Channel, called the Descending Channel, which works much in the same way as the Ascending Channel, except for the fact that it points downwards. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the Ascending Channel that the 1-week Ethereum price could be trading inside right now: As displayed in the above graph, the 1-week Ethereum price has recently been retesting the bottom level of this potential Ascending Channel pattern. The analyst has highlighted what happened the last few times that the coin made a retest of this line. “Every bounce off this channel’s lower boundary has historically led to an average 130% price increase for Ethereum,” notes Martinez. Thus, if the Ascending Channel continues to hold for the cryptocurrency, it could benefit from another surge shortly “If this pattern holds, a similar move could push ETH to $6,000—provided the $2,300 support level stays intact,” says the analyst. This support level naturally corresponds to the channel’s bottom line, a drop beyond which could potentially invalidate the formation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Are Going Through A ‘Generational’ Shift, CryptoQuant CEO Reveals Given this pattern forming in its weekly chart, It remains to be seen how the Ethereum price will develop in the coming months. ETH Price Ethereum has enjoyed a sharp 7% rally during the past 24 hours, which has taken its price above the $2,600 mark. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
Ethereum has largely exhibited a sideways movement between $2,500 and $2,350 in the past seven days. This sideways movement has yet to give rise to a clear path as to how the crypto performs moving forward, denting the sentiment of many bulls. In an interesting analysis with the use of the TD Setup, crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted a critical price point for investors to watch on the ETH price trajectory. At the heart of this analysis is the $2,250 price point, a level that could be the line between a bullish recovery and a steep correction. ETH Price Must Hold $2,250 The TD setup is very popular among crypto analysts and investors. Historically, Ethereum has shown a clear reaction after breaking above or below the TD setup. Its reliability in pinpointing key reversal points has made it a go-to tool for analysts like Ali Martinez. Related Reading: Second XRP ETF Filing Hits The Market, How Did The XRP Price Respond? Using an ETH/US Dollar price chart that he shared on social media platform X, Martinez noted that the TD Sequential has made or broken the cryptocurrency’s price action in the past while also highlighting notable examples. Each time the ETH price broke above the TD setup resistance trendline, a strong bull run has always followed. On the flip side, when ETH dipped below the setup’s support line, it corrected by an average of 53%. The first significant breakout above the TD setup resistance triggered an 8,885% surge, which saw the ETH price reach an all-time high of $1,138 at the time. Conversely, the first time the ETH price broke below the TD setup, it corrected by 56.67%. The latest break above the TD setup occurred in March of this year, which saw the ETH price surge by about 113% as it crossed above $4,000 for the first time in two years. Recent price dynamics puts the TD setup around $2,250. According to Ali Martinez, breaking below this price point could trigger a significant price drop. If a historical 53% average were to repeat itself, Ethereum could correct to as low as $1,100. Current Market Snapshot As of the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at approximately $2,410, roughly 7% above the critical $2,250 threshold identified by the TD setup. While the ETH price has managed to stay above this level for now, its proximity to this key price level makes it a critical level to watch. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Flashes Fractal Similar To October 2023, Here’s What Happened Last Time The TD sequential indicator identifies potential points of exhaustion in an asset’s trend, whether bullish or bearish. Therefore, a break below $2,250 could mean the final reversal from a bullish Ethereum to a bearish sentiment. Market sentiment towards Ethereum remains mixed at the moment. Sellers currently have the upper hand, but a break above $2,500 could set the path for a bullish momentum. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Analysts at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered have predicted that the price of Ethereum (ETH) could potentially climb to $10,000 in response to the anticipated political changes set to take place following the upcoming United States (US) Presidential elections. Standard Chartered Predicts Ethereum To $10,000 In a research note by the head of Standard Chartered crypto research, Geoffrey Kendrick, Ethereum could experience a dramatic rise to $10,000 if Donald Trump, the former US President wins the upcoming election. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Turns Green In October Once Again, Is The Bull Run Here? Delving into the potential impact of a Trump administration on the future of the digital asset industry, Kendrick predicts that both Ethereum and Solana (SOL) will outperform Bitcoin (BTC) significantly, reaching new all-time highs. The report posits that changes in a country’s political regime tend to have a significant influence on the trajectory of leading digital assets over time. Based on this observation, Kendrick expects Solana to significantly outperform Ethereum under a Trump regime. While Ethereum will witness significant growth and possibly maintain its rank as the top altcoin with the largest market capitalization, a Trump win could change the market dynamics, potentially triggering even higher gains and adoption for its competitor, Solana. On a different note, if the current US Vice President, Kamala Harris wins the upcoming elections, Kendrick’s report projects that Ethereum could surge to $7,000, marking a 30% or $3,000 drop from the projected $10,000 target under a Trump administration. However, under Harris’s leadership, Ethereum will solidify its position as the leading altcoin, potentially outperforming Bitcoin and Solana in gains. It’s important to note that Standard Chartered has cut down its earlier forecast for Ethereum by nearly 50%, underscoring the volatility and unpredictability of the market. In an earlier report, the multinational bank had predicted that Ethereum could reach $14,000 by 2025, driven by the approval of Spot Ethereum ETFs. Although Spot Ethereum ETFs have gained said approval and are now trading, Ethereum’s price remains significantly below $3,000. Nevertheless, the results of the US Presidential elections scheduled for November 5, could have a more bullish impact on Ethereum, potentially triggering a massive run to new highs. ETH Faces Drop To $1,600 If Key Support Fails While market experts deliver optimistic projections for Ethereum’s price, a prominent crypto analyst, Ali Martinez has taken a more bearish stance, predicting a significant decline for this altcoin if it fails to hold a crucial support level. Related Reading: Cardano Price Prediction: Analyst Forecasts ADA Price Rocket To $5 In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Monday, Martinez disclosed that if Ethereum can stay above the $2,300 support threshold, its price could breakout to new all-time highs of $6,000. On the other hand, if the top altcoin fails to maintain this level, it could trigger a massive drop to the next support at $1,600. As of writing, the price of Ethereum is trading at $2,432, and a decrease to $1,600 would represent a massive 34.21% plunge for the cryptocurrency. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7781 aims to reduce Ethereum network slot times, expand blob capacity, enhance decentralized exchange (DEX) performance, and lower gas fees. What Is Ethereum Improvement Proposal – 7781? EIP-7781 has garnered attention from the Ethereum (ETH) community due to its potential impact on the smart contract platform. Proposed by Ben Adams, co-founder of Illyriad Games, the new EIP promises several benefits, including reducing network slot times from 12 seconds to eight seconds, resulting in a 33% increase in transaction throughput without a corresponding rise in data blob counts. Related Reading: Vitalik Buterin Proposes A Privacy Fix for Ethereum For the uninitiated, data blob counts in Ethereum refer to the number of chunks of data included in a block for future use by rollups or layer-2 scaling solutions. These blobs help offload data storage and processing from the base Ethereum network, reducing congestion and improving scalability. EIP-7781 also aims to distribute network bandwidth more evenly, effectively lowering peak bandwidth requirements without sacrificing network efficiency. In his proposal, Adams explains: This would be equivalent to increasing blob count from 6 to 8 or gas limit from 30M to 40M; however this approach does not increase peak bandwidth. Commenting on the proposal, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake said he supports reducing slot times to eight seconds. Drake added that the proposal would help DEXes like Uniswap v3 become 1.22 times more efficient, saving approximately $100 million in CEX-DEX arbitrage annually, resulting in better user trade execution. Similarly, Pseudonymous developer Cygaar shared their thoughts on EIP-7781, saying, if approved, the proposal can increase Ethereum’s throughput by as much as 50%. The developer also confirmed that the proposal would help lower Ethereum gas fees. However, Cygaar cautioned that reducing slot times should not come at the expense of significantly increasing hardware requirements for solo validators. To clarify this concern, shorter block times could cause the Ethereum blockchain’s data to grow more rapidly, requiring stronger hardware and faster internet to keep up with the quicker updates. This could present challenges for solo stakers and node operators. EIP-7781 Raises Concern For Solo Stakers While EIP-7781 promises to address several of the current challenges on the Ethereum network, there are concerns about its impact on solo stakers. Related Reading: Ethereum Inflation Surge Casts Doubt On “Ultrasound Money” Claim: Report For instance, Cinnehaim Ventures partner Adam Cochran noted that the proposal “seems reasonable in terms of bandwidth on solo stakers” as long as the gas limit per block remains unchanged. Cochran added: Would want to see some tests on I/O hardware and staker return ping times to make sure it doesn’t cut off some home stakers but, it seems like it should be within range for most. It should be recalled that recently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advocated lowering the ETH requirement for solo stakers from 32 ETH to 16 or 24 ETH. Buterin stressed the importance of solo stakers in securing the Ethereum network, suggesting that an increased proportion of solo stakers could provide an extra layer of protection against network attacks. At press time, ETH trades at $2,469, up 1.7% in the last 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum (ETH) currently trades approximately 11% below its local highs of around $2,730. Investors are optimistic about a potential price surge in the coming days, driven by encouraging on-chain data. Key metrics from Glassnode indicate a decline in ETH inflows into exchanges, suggesting that investors are holding onto their assets rather than selling. This trend typically points to increased accumulation and could foreshadow a bullish breakout. Related Reading: Chainlink (LINK) Bullish Pattern Could Ignite A Breakout: Analyst Sets $15 Target As the broader crypto market evolves, Ethereum investors remain vigilant, anticipating a bullish reclaim that could propel prices higher. The decrease in exchange inflows could signify that traders are positioning themselves for a potential upward movement, as they seem more inclined to retain their holdings during this crucial phase. Should Ethereum successfully break above critical resistance levels, it could reignite bullish momentum and attract further investment. The next few days will be pivotal for ETH, as traders closely monitor price action and on-chain metrics for signs of a resurgence. With the right conditions, Ethereum may set its sights on new highs, reinforcing the overall positive sentiment in the market. Ethereum Exchanges’ Net Position Change Decreases Ethereum (ETH) is currently at a crucial price level following a 15% dip from its local highs. The broader crypto industry is brimming with anticipation for a massive rally after the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates a couple of weeks ago. However, despite the optimistic outlook, prices have struggled to climb higher, leaving many investors on edge. Fortunately, on-chain data from Glassnode suggests a reduction in selling pressure, which could improve market sentiment and pave the way for a potential ETH rebound. One key metric to consider is the Ethereum Exchanges’ Net Position Change indicator, which has been downward since mid-September. This indicator tracks the flow of ETH into and out of exchanges, and its recent decline signifies that inflows have dropped significantly. Lower inflows typically indicate reduced selling pressure, as fewer investors are moving their assets onto exchanges to sell. This shift in momentum reflects a positive change in market sentiment, suggesting that investors may be less inclined to liquidate their positions at current price levels. As selling activity decreases, Ethereum could gain some much-needed breathing room to recover from its recent decline. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Holds Above $140 As Funding Rate Signals Bullish Momentum Moreover, increased confidence among investors might lead to upward price movement in the coming days. Ethereum may be positioned for a resurgence if this trend continues, potentially setting the stage for a bullish breakout as market dynamics shift in its favor. As traders remain vigilant, all eyes will be on ETH to see if it can capitalize on this improved sentiment and regain upward momentum. ETH Testing Crucial Supply Levels Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,448 after facing rejection at the 4-hour 200 exponential moving average (EMA) at $2,516. The price also struggled to maintain momentum above the 4-hour 200 moving average (MA) at $2,458, indicating a critical moment for ETH. If Ethereum fails to reclaim both of these key levels in the coming days, it may be at serious risk of dropping towards the $2,200 area, potentially triggering a deeper correction. Conversely, if ETH manages to break above and hold these crucial indicators, it could signal a bullish trend reversal, opening the door for a surge toward the $2,700 resistance area. The outcome in the next few days will be vital for determining Ethereum’s trajectory. Related Reading: Dogecoin Could Target $0.20 Soon, Analyst Predicts – Is DOGE Primed For A Rally? Traders and investors will closely monitor these levels, as the ability to reclaim them could provide the momentum needed for ETH to regain strength and attempt to test higher price levels. The current price action reflects the uncertainty in the market, making it imperative for ETH to assert itself decisively to inspire confidence and drive a rally. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP), EIP-7781, introduced on October 5 by Illyriad Games co-founder Ben Adams, could significantly boost Ethereum’s transaction throughput by reducing the network’s slot time from 12 seconds to 9 seconds. The proposed change is aimed at increasing transaction throughput by approximately 33%. The motivation behind the proposal is to better […]
According to the latest Binance Research report, the Ethereum (ETH) issuance rate continued to rise in September 2024, raising concerns about the digital asset’s “ultrasound money” claim. Ethereum Issuance Rate Continues To Surge In its October 2024 Monthly Market Insights report, Binance Research highlighted that the ETH issuance rate continued its ascent in September, moving away from its previously deflationary status. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Primed For Surge? Analyst Reveals Key Levels to Watch For A $8,100 Rally The second largest digital asset by reported market cap had a 30-day annualized inflation rate of approximately 0.74%, a level not observed in the last two years. The sharp uptick in ETH supply inflation has questioned its “ultrasound money” positioning. Interestingly, the term “ultrasound money” draws inspiration from Bitcoin’s (BTC) “sound money” narrative. While BTC’s supply is capped at 21 million, ETH’s supply can become deflationary, theoretically increasing scarcity and protecting it from inflation-driven erosion of purchasing power. Ethereum’s high issuance rate could be attributed to several factors, including low mainnet on-chain activity, leading to a low transaction fee and, consequently, lower ETH burn rates. In 2021, Ethereum core developers implemented EIP-1559, which introduced a fee-burning mechanism that aimed to reduce ETH’s circulating supply, thereby creating deflationary pressure on the token. However, with declining mainnet activity, the amount of ETH being burned is lagging behind the ETH issuance rate, leading to a net inflationary trend. Notably, September 2024 experienced one of the lowest ETH burn rates since the highly anticipated Merge event, when Ethereum transitioned from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Ethereum Layer-2 Solutions To Blame For Low ETH Burn Rate? The report points to March 2024 as the starting point of Ethereum’s inflationary trend, following the implementation of EIP-4844 or the Dencun upgrade, which reduced transaction costs on layer-2 scaling platforms such as Optimism (OP), Arbitrum (ARB), Base, and Polygon (MATIC). The report adds: As L2s cannibalized network activity throughout the year – further impacted by broader market conditions – transaction fees and, consequently, burned fees on Ethereum declined, with September recording one of the lowest levels since the Merge. This has prevented ETH from decreasing in supply to remain deflationary, leading to the net positive daily supply changes we now see. Recent trends corroborate the assertion above, as network activity on layer-2 solutions grows across different metrics. For instance, a report in July 2024 noted that daily active addresses and transaction volume on Polygon had soared significantly. Related Reading: Ethereum Solo Staking Made Easier? Vitalik Buterin Supports Lower Entry Requirements Similarly, decentralized finance (DeFi) activity on Arbitrum increased earlier this year when decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap surpassed $150 billion in total swap volume on the network. Another report found that over 48% of digital assets bridged from the Ethereum network end up on Arbitrum, indicating users’ high trust in the layer-2 network’s robust security and reliability. ETH trades at $2,385 at press time, up 1.7% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from Binance Research and Tradingview.com
Popular crypto analyst Il Capo of Crypto has returned to social media platform X after over two months of hiatus to drop an interesting outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum in the coming months in light of the recent correction since the beginning of October. The analyst, which has been so big on a looming altseason since the beginning of the year, has revealed a bearish outlook for Bitcoin and even Ethereum (king of altcoins) in the short term. Known for his sometimes controversial and often contrarian predictions, Capo returned just as the market experienced a notable correction in October, sharing his bearish outlook for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. His latest prediction is that Ethereum could plummet as low as $1,800 before seeing any substantial recovery. ETH’s Predicted Decline Ethereum has already dropped by 10% in the past seven days and is currently trading around around $2,330, but according to Capo, this decline could worsen. He predicted that ETH might fall further into the $1,800 to $2,000 range, which is a possible 23% dip from its current price, before eventually rebounding. However, he believes an altcoin season will still materialize. Related Reading: Still Holding Your Hamster Kombat Tokens? You Might Be In For A Nice Surprise Soon Quick update: There’s a possibility of one last shakeout, with $BTC testing the $48k-50k zone and $ETH $1.8k-2k, before the real altseason begins. If that happens, I’ll be adding more to my altcoin bags. https://t.co/sx6u8wPNrK — il Capo Of Crypto (@CryptoCapo_) October 2, 2024 Capo’s track record of analysis since the beginning of the year shows a consistent belief in the upcoming dominance of altcoins. Throughout 2024, he has repeatedly emphasized the potential for altcoins, particularly Ethereum, to outperform Bitcoin as profits generated from BTC flow into smaller assets. However, the altcoin season has yet to materialize, and Bitcoin has continued to dominate the crypto investment scene. Time To Go Long On Ethereum? It’s worth noting that Crypto Capo’s predictions often have a certain lore attached to them. There is a running joke among some investors that whenever Capo makes a prediction, the market tends to do the opposite. This goes as far back as his prediction of Bitcoin falling to $12,000 last year, but the crypto eventually broke past resistance levels. Now, with Capo predicting the possibility of continued decline for Ethereum and Bitcoin amid October’s bullish market sentiment (often dubbed “Uptober”), it raises the question from many investors if his bearish call is far-fetched. Related Reading: Dogecoin At $10 Thesis: What Each Breakout Cycle Says About The DOGE Price Only time will tell if the market plays out according to Capo’s analysis. However, given the current inflow of investments and the crypto market, which has mostly rallied in October, it wouldn’t be surprising if Ethereum rebounds rather than experiences the significant drop Capo is forecasting. Naturally, many savvy whales and traders have seen the current decline as an opportunity to “go long” and accumulate more Ethereum in expectation of the resumption of inflows. This sentiment is reflected through the US Spot Ethereum ETFs, which witnessed $14.45 million in inflows yesterday despite the price correction. Interestingly, it is important to note that Capo’s analysis is only talking about a possible case and remains bullish for Ethereum in the long term. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently lagged behind other top tokens, posting losses on both a 24-hour and weekly basis. Despite this downturn, some analysts believe that if Ethereum can overcome critical resistance levels in the near future, it may follow seasonal trends typically seen in “Uptober,” potentially leading to a price recovery. Ethereum Struggles To Break $2,800 Resistance Technical analyst Daan Crypto Trades recently pointed out that Ethereum has yet to make a higher high, a feat achieved by Bitcoin (BTC) last week. In order to reverse its current trend, the analyst explains that ETH needs to break through the $2,800 level, which coincides with the daily 200 exponential moving average (EMA). Currently, Ethereum’s price has retraced over 1% in both the last 24 hours and the past week, currently trading at $2,611. This decline contrasts with the gains recorded over the past two weeks (14%) and the past month (4%). Related Reading: XRP Price Ready For 4x Jump To $2.6 As Major Bullish Pattern Breaks Occurs Despite marking a higher low of $2,640 at the end of the previous week following a nearly 20% drop on September 6, where prices fell to $2,150, ETH remains far from its yearly high of nearly $4,000 achieved in the first quarter of this year and its all-time high of $4,878 from November 2021. In contrast, Bitcoin recently reached a two-month high of $66,500, moving closer to its all-time high of $73,700 set in March, highlighting the stark difference in performance between Bitcoin and Ethereum during this period However, much like Daan Crypto Trades, other analysts maintain a bullish outlook for Ethereum if important support levels are held by the bulls and if the price can break through key resistances. Analysts Forecast New All-Time High In Early 2025 Market expert Guru Vedas has recently noted that ETH appears to have hit a curve support on its two-hour chart, with support levels between $2,550 and $2,600. He suggests that a recovery could be imminent from this support base. Another analyst, known as “Man of Bitcoin,” echoed this sentiment, asserting that ETH could continue to rise as long as it remains above $2,560. He identified key support levels for a larger wave, ranging from $2,539 to $2,351, which are critical for any near-term recovery. Related Reading: US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Become Second-Largest Holder Of BTC Behind Satoshi Adding to the optimism, analyst Ted Pillows highlighted that Ethereum is forming a similar fractal pattern to one observed during its previous bull cycle, which saw prices surge from $1,600 to $4,000. The analyst predicts that the ETH price could reach between $4,000 and $4,400 by the end of this year, with a potential new all-time high anticipated in the first quarter of 2025 above $4,800. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Following the Solana 1,000% run-up in 2023 and its re-entry into the crypto top 10 by market cap, it has been pitched against Ethereum once again. This was further propelled by the fact that Solana saw its blockchain activity surpass Ethereum’s, and even bringing in more revenue at a time. However, one place where Ethereum […]
Ethereum has largely mirrored Bitcoin in terms of price action and has yet to break out on its own accord in the past few months. According to price data, Ethereum is up by 13% in the past seven days, outpacing Bitcoin’s increase of 5.8% in the same time frame. Behind this interesting increase in Ethereum are some large Ethereum holders who seem to be increasing their holdings. Notably, on-chain data from multiple analytics platform points to an uptick in activity from Ethereum whales in the past few days. Particularly, Glassnode data suggests large holders of Ethereum have added at least 70,000 ETH into their wallets since the beginning of last week. Ethereum Whales Spend Big On ETH The interesting Ethereum whale activity noted above is revealed through on-chain analytics platform Glassnode. As shown in the chart below, the number of Ethereum wallets holding 10,000 ETH or more has experienced a rise in the last 24 hours, increasing to 925 wallets. This marks a gain of about seven new whale wallets that have accumulated a huge number of ETH tokens, up from the 918 wallets recorded on September 18. Related Reading: Bitcoin Prediction: Crypto Pundit Reveals Why $100,000 Is The Nominal Price Level For 2025 Supporting this trend, additional data from IntoTheBlock (ITB) indicates a surge in activity from addresses holding substantial amounts of Ethereum. ITB tracks these movements through a specific metric that monitors the number and value of transactions exceeding $100,000. According to this metric, Ethereum whale activity has reached over $29 billion in the past seven days. While this figure accounts for both inflows and outflows from whale wallets, the sheer scale of these transactions is notable. Historically, such high levels of activity from large holders tend to be a bullish indicator for cryptocurrencies. This heightened activity is further reflected in the inflows of ETH into large holder wallets. On September 23, these inflows soared to 515,520 ETH, representing an impressive 440% spike compared to the 95,820 ETH recorded during the previous 24-hour period. Time To Buy ETH? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,626. As noted earlier, this is on the back of a 13% increase in the past seven days, prompting Ethereum’s overperformance over Bitcoin for the first time since the beginning of the year. The leading altcoin has mirrored Bitcoin’s movements so consistently that some analysts have questioned its potential for decoupling anytime soon. Related Reading: XRP Remains Bullish: Crypto Experts Unveil Predictions For The Price Ethereum’s importance in the crypto industry means there’s never a bad time to accumulate more ETH. Ethereum just broke over $2,600 for the first time in September, which is the first step in a sustained move to the upside. The next key target is to break above $2,700 before the end of the month, which could pave the way for a push towards $3,000 in October. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum holders are definitely being tested by some tough times, with recent price action failing to create a bullish perspective for the digital asset. One of the major disappointments has been the performance of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which were launched in the U.S. with great fanfare. These ETFs were seen by numerous market participants as the key that could unlock significant upward movement for Ethereum. Since their introduction, they have not delivered the expected results, leaving investors frustrated. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, a popular crypto index fund manager, continues to maintain a positive ETH outlook. According to him, Ethereum is still at the forefront of blockchain applications that are seeing breakthrough success. This Is Not The End For Ethereum The lack of positive momentum in the Ethereum market has been enough to shake the confidence of seasoned investors. The combination of uncertain macroeconomic factors, rising competition from Solana and other blockchains, and the unmet expectations surrounding the Ethereum ETFs has contributed to the pessimistic outlook for the digital asset. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin All-Time High Only A Month Away After Breaking $60,000 Among the optimists is Matt Hougan, who shared his views in a recent memo. Hougan has maintained a bullish outlook on Ethereum, standing firm in his belief that the current challenges are only temporary and that the asset still has the potential to rebound. Hougan argues that although Ethereum has fallen behind Bitcoin and Solana’s year-to-date growth of 38% and 31%, respectively, the cryptocurrency’s long-term prospects remain strong. In his memo, Hougan highlighted ETH’s continued dominance as the leading blockchain for decentralized applications (dApps), stating that it retains the lion’s share of activity among developers building on blockchain technology. He went as far as to liken Ethereum to the “Microsoft of blockchains.” To support his claim, Hougan pointed to notable examples of Ethereum’s adoption by major companies. One such example is BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, which launched in March 2024 and now has more than $500 million in assets under management. Another example is Nike’s Web3 gear platform called .Swoosh. Ethereum has the most active developers and users. As such, Hougan believes the blockchain will be first on the radar of the next large traditional company wanting to do a blockchain product. Related Reading: October To Remember: Descending Broadening Wedge Says Bitcoin Is Going To $90,000 What’s Next For ETH? According to Hougan, Ethereum is a contrarian bet for the rest of the year. What this basically means is that he expects Ethereum to go against the ongoing market sentiment and surprise many investors with a bullish run by the end of the year. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $2,440 and is up by 5.2% in the past 24 hours. This recent uptick brings Ethereum close to testing a key resistance level at $2,450 once again. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Recent Ethereum price action saw ETH reaching another low of $2,150 on September 6, raising concerns of a more severe drop towards the $2,000 price level. Although these concerns were eased with a subsequent bounce to $2,460 on September 13, Ethereum remains largely in a downtrend, with a triple-bottom price formation now shaping up. Interestingly, this triple bottom formation is not new for Ethereum. As technical analysis points out, the current price action seems to repeat a similar playout in mid-2021. Ethereum Fractal Suggests Rally In Q4 According to a technical analysis by crypto analyst CryptoBullet on social media platform X, Ethereum is shaping up to form a triple bottom price formation on the 1D candlestick time frame. While the third bottom has yet to be fully completed, the analyst draws attention to a similar pattern that unfolded between June and August 2021. Related Reading: Analyst Identifies $0.75 As Most Crucial Target For XRP Price In The Campaign For $1 During those three months, Ethereum’s price fluctuated up and down to create three distinct lows just above the $1,675 mark. After the third low was established, Ethereum experienced a significant bullish rally that propelled it to break through and establish its current all-time high. This upward movement became even more pronounced after a fractal pattern emerged in August 2021, signaling a strong momentum shift. Recent market dynamics have prompted Ethereum to create two bottoms of around $2,150 in August and September. Interestingly, a recent rejection at the $2,450 resistance has seen Ethereum pushing on a decline. This has prompted analyst CryptoBullet to highlight the possibility of a third low in October, thereby completing the triple bottom formation. Price formations in cryptocurrency markets are known to repeat over time, often following patterns that can help traders anticipate future movements. While no two market conditions are exactly the same, studying past price movements provides valuable insights into what may happen in the future. A similar playout of the 2021 price action puts on a similar surge for Ethereum in Q4 2024. Notably, the analyst envisioned a rally towards the $3,700 price level. What’s Next For ETH? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,320 and continues to exhibit a weak short-term outlook. If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,340 resistance, it could start another decline towards $2,150. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Competitor FLOKI Forms Falling Wedge That Could Trigger 54% Breakout This weak performance and outlook are even more pronounced compared with Bitcoin. As such, Ethereum/Bitcoin is now at its lowest level since April 2021, a staggering 41-month low. Most of this lackluster action has also been exacerbated by selloffs from a few large holders. For instance, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently came under scrutiny for selling $2.2 million worth of Ethereum. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Much like Bitcoin (BTC), the price of Ethereum (ETH) has been trading significantly sideways lately. Due to this downtrend, a legendary crypto analyst has offered some insights into Ethereum’s price movements, predicting that in the next three months, the pioneer altcoin could see its price hit a bottom. Ethereum To Hit Price Bottom By December Benjamin Cowen, the founder of ITC Crypto and a prominent crypto analyst, has published a YouTube video discussing Ethereum’s price movements, highlighting a potential correlation between ETH’s price declines with the rising United States (US) unemployment rates. Related Reading: Ethereum Forms Falling Wedge Pattern That Could Send Price To $3,000 Historically, the rate of unemployment within the US tends to peak in the month of December, and Ethereum has experienced a price bottom during the same month in both 2016, and 2019. With the unemployment rate currently rising in the US, Cowen suggests that a continuation of this economic trend could lead to a peak in December 2024, potentially coinciding with a price bottom for Ethereum. For the past few months, the price of Ethereum has been on an unusual downward trend, crashing by over 20% earlier this year and dipping below $3,000. The cryptocurrency had mirrored Bitcoin’s price declines, bleeding red almost immediately after the broader market turned bearish. Despite the launch of Spot Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), ETH has failed to gain enough momentum to propel its price to previous highs. Considering the cryptocurrency’s extensive decline trend, Cowen predicts that Ethereum could witness a 50% decline soon. Although the analyst did concede that the projected decline might not be as severe as a 50% drop, he remains convinced that some degree of decline, even if mild, is probable. As a result, Cowen has set a new target for Etheruem’s price by December, predicting that the pioneer cryptocurrency could see its price dropping to $1,200 from its current value. While drawing parallels between Etheruem’s price actions in 2019 and 2024, Cowen further suggested in an X (formerly Twitter) post that ETH might temporarily fall below its recently formed a wedge pattern before finding a price bottom. The analyst believes that after Ethereum hits its price bottom, the cryptocurrency could be on the road to a significant price recovery. As of writing, CoinMarketCap’s data reveals that Ethereum’s price is trading at $2,354, reflecting a slight uptick of 1.26% in the last 24 hours. Selling Pressures Increase For ETH Amidst price declines and broader market volatility, Ethereum has also been experiencing an increase in selling pressures. On September 10, Lookonchain reported that MetaAlpha, a hedging and trading service company, had executed another major transaction in a deposit of 10,000 ETH tokens valued at $23.45 million. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Will Rise 3,600% To $3.7, Here’s When Over the past four days, the company has moved a total of $33,589 ETH, worth about $77.55 million, to the Binance crypto exchange in the past four days. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the Ethereum ecosystem recently sold another 100 ETH tokens, bringing its total ETH sales since January to 2,616 ETH. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Recent developments show that Ethereum has entered oversold territory. This is undoubtedly a bullish development for the second-largest crypto by market cap, as it looks set for a price rally that could send it as high as $6,000. ETH Ready For Liftoff Having Entered Oversold Territory Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto suggested in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Ethereum is ready for liftoff, having entered oversold territory. He noted that historically, ETH sees a rally or a short-term pump whenever the relative strength index (RSI) is in or near oversold territory on the 3-day chart. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Recovery To $0.000081 ATH Levels Still In Play While it remains to be seen whether it will be a rally or just a short-term pump, Titan of Crypto added that an upward movement looks to be around the corner for Ethereum either way. The accompanying chart the crypto analyst shared showed that ETH could reach $6,000 if it is a price rally, while the crypto will at least reach $3,000 if it is just a short-term pump. Crypto analyst Crypto Wolf also recently shared an Ethereum update and noted that sentiment is at rock bottom and herd interest in ETH is fading. He added that according to his updated chart, TH is likely approaching a bottom. In line with this, he called for patience as Ethereum will experience a bullish reversal once it finds a bottom. His accompanying chart showed that Ethereum could rise to $2,900 following a price recovery and will set its sights on $5,600 if it breaks the resistance at $3,900. Crypto analyst Poisedon also hinted at an imminent price recovery for ETH, asserting that manipulation is done and that it is time for expansion. Poseidon’s accompanying chart indicated that ETH must reclaim $2,600 if the market structure is to shift to the upside. Based on the crypto analyst’s analysis, this shift to the upside could send Ethereum as high as $3,200 in the short term. Spot Ethereum ETFs Have A Role To Play The Spot Ethereum ETFs undoubtedly play a role in any potential price recovery for ETH. According to data from SoSo Value, these funds have witnessed a cumulative total net outflow of $562.31 million since launching on July 23, thereby putting significant selling pressure on ETH’s price. Related Reading: Dogecoin Moving Averages Say Accumulation Has Ended, Here’s Where Price Is Headed Next These outflows have been largely due to selling pressure from Grasyacle’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE), similar to what happened with Grasyacle’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) after the Spot Bitcoin ETFs launched. Bitcoin dropped to as low as $38,00 back then before climbing to its current all-time high (ATH) of $73,000 after the selling pressure from Grayscale eased. Therefore, ETH could also enjoy a parabolic rally if the same situation occurs again, with selling pressure from Graysale’s ETHE easing and other Spot Ethereum ETFs witnessing impressive inflows. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at around $2,320, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have started September in the red, having already suffered price declines since the beginning of the month. This bearish sentiment towards the foremost cryptocurrencies and, by extension, the broader crypto market is due to several macroeconomic factors. Market Still Feeling The Effects Of The Yen Carry Trade Recent developments suggest Bitcoin and Ethereum are still feeling the effects of the abandonment of the Yen carry trade. The Yen recently surged against the US dollar, suggesting that investors are still selling riskier assets like these cryptocurrencies to unwind their carry trade positions, which utilized the low-yielding Yen. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Behavior Reminiscent Of 2019 As BTC Remains Below $60,000 In an X (formerly Twitter) post, hedge fund manager James Lavish also suggested that the effects of the Yen carry trade was still in play. He noted that the Nikkei 225 had dropped by 3.7% while the USD/Yen trading pair was heading lower. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) Kazuo Ueda also recently made a hawkish statement that they will continue to hike rates if the economy and prices continue to perform as expected. This has also sparked fear among traders and prompted them to close their carry trade positions, thereby putting more selling pressure on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin and Ethereum suffered major losses during the August 5 market crash, which was caused by the BOJ’s decision to hike interest rates for the second time since 2007. Bitcoin, on its part, dropped below $50,000, while Ethereum dropped to as low as $2,200. As such, with the effects of the Yen carry trade still in play and the BOJ hinting at more rate hikes, Bitcoin and Ethereum risk suffering further price declines. US Stock Market Crash Contributes To Bitcoin And Ethereum’s Fall Furthermore, Bitcoin and Ethereum’s correlation with the US stock market has also contributed to their price crash since the beginning of September. Specifically, on September 3, over $1.05 million was wiped out from the stock market, which also sparked fear in the crypto market and led to a wave of sell-offs for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Related Reading: XRP Price To $8: Analyst Says Repeat Of 2017 Could Drive Rally This was evident in the outflows that both Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs witnessed on that day. Data from Farside investors showed that the Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Spot Ethereum ETFs witnessed total net outflows of $287.8 million and $47.4 million, respectively. With such a bearish outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum, there is an urgent need for a spark that could provide bullish momentum for the crypto market. Crypto community members are hoping that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at the next FOMC meeting set to be held between September 17 and 18, as that will provide some relief to the market and help inject more liquidity into Bitcoin and Ethereum. At the time of writing, Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading at around $57,160 and $2,400, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com