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The Ethereum Foundation brought together some of the world’s most influential financial players in New York City for an exclusive, invitation-only institutional forum on how traditional finance is engaging with ETH. This gathering signals a growing focus on bridging the gap between decentralized technologies and traditional finance, as major players increasingly explore blockchain integration. Institutional Participation Signals Growing Confidence In Ethereum The Ethereum Foundation hosted a high-level invite-only institutional forum in New York City, drawing participation from hundreds of banks, asset managers, and infrastructure providers representing a combined $250 trillion in assets under management (AUM). An investor known as Milk Road on X revealed that major players, including BlackRock, Western Union, Robinhood, Moody’s, Baillie Gifford, and Securitize, took part in panels as builders, actively working on solutions within the ETH ecosystem. Related Reading: Ethereum Foundation Launches Bold New Push To Accelerate DeFi Growth Before now, institutional adoption used to be a bumper sticker, a story investors told themselves to feel better about the asset they already held. This move is different because the firms managing a combined $250 trillion in assets sat in rooms and talked about what they’re actually building on ETH. In addition, the ETH Foundation used the event to unveil its post-quantum security strategy and launch a dedicated resource hub. Addressing such forward-looking challenges in a room filled with major financial institutions sends a signal. Milk Road noted that the ETH Foundation is positioning its infrastructure to evolve over decades, not just short-term market cycles. For those who have questioned whether major institutions would move beyond experimentation, the developments in New York offered a compelling counterpoint. Bitmine Launches Staking Model, ETH Network Activity Surges Tom Lee, alongside Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), has officially launched MAVAN, the made-in-America Validator Network. According to Tom Lee Tracker, MAVAN is set to become the largest Ethereum staking platform globally, with approximately 3,142,643 ETH already staked, valued at around $6.8 billion based on an estimated price of $2,148 per ETH. Related Reading: Ethereum Sees Increased Whale Activity Following Optimistic Remarks From Tom Lee The scale of growth is accelerating, with over 101,776 ETH, worth around $219 million, staked in the past week alone. At full deployment, the network is projected to generate nearly $300 million in annualized staking rewards. Beyond ETH, MAVAN is also expected to expand into additional proof-of-stake chains and broader blockchain infrastructure. Activity on the Ethereum network is surging, with daily transactions rising at an explosive pace. Crypto investor known as CW on X has stated that despite the price weakness, the network activity still remains at an all-time high level. Such a growth is not a signal of a bear market, as the price has dropped, but some investors are working very hard under the surface. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

The new Binance guidelines for market makers requires them to disclose information such as their identity and contract terms. Binance Tightens The Grip On Market Makers On Wednesday, the largest centralized crypto exchange in the world released a new set of guidelines aimed to token issuers and liquidity providers, tightening their grip on the mandatory disclosure of market maker identity and legal entity and contract terms. Additionally, Binance is posing an explicit ban on profit‑sharing and guaranteed‑return arrangements. In their blog post, Binance clarifies that a market maker is a professional trader or firm that provides liquidity by always placing buy and sell orders on a CEX or DEX. They earn money from the small difference between their buy price and sell price (the spread). In return, the liquidity they provide help other traders get in or out of positions quickly without moving the price too much. Related Reading: Hyperliquid Takes Over Wall Street: Can PURR Options Trigger a Fresh Rally? Top 3 Red Flags That Market Makers Should Look For Binance highlights ix “red flag” behaviors, including aggressive sell‑offs against vesting schedules, one‑sided order books and coordinated cross‑platform dumping 1. Selling against the vesting schedule Market makers are expected to stick to the token’s agreed vesting and unlock plan. If they start offloading large amounts too early, too often, or in a way that clearly clashes with that schedule, it’s a sign incentives are off or internal risk controls are weak. 2. One‑sided “liquidity” Effective market making is supposed to provide balanced liquidity on both sides of the book. When you see sustained sell orders with little or no matching buy interest from the same party, it can add downward pressure on price and disrupt orderly trading conditions. 3. Coordinated dumping across venues When big token transfers hit several exchanges at once and are quickly followed by heavy selling that goes beyond routine liquidity rebalancing, it’s often a clue that tokens are being systematically offloaded, not just responsibly warehoused for market making. More Illicit Activity Binance warns that market makers should also watch out for volume that doesn’t match price, volatility spikes from thin liquidity and large‑scale token offloading. The new expectations for token projects are clear: strict adherence to token release plans, no large offloads via market makers, full disclosure of MM identities and mandates to the exchange, clear written trading parameters, and continuous monitoring post‑listing. Banned activity includes revenue‑sharing/profit‑sharing models, guaranteed‑return deals between projects and market makers and vague token‑lending agreements that don’t clearly limit how borrowed tokens can be used. The goal of the new rules is to ensure their market-making arrangements are aligned with “long-term market integrity”, as responsible market makers ultimately boost liquidity and “reduce slippage”. Binance warns it will take swift action against violations of the guidelines, including blacklisting market makers that manipulate markets or violate token release schedules. Related Reading: Crypto Analysts Warn: Traders Misreading The Clarity Act Could Miss The Real Opportunity Market Implications Of The Binance Guidelines Binance is effectively admitting that “liquidity support” has doubled as unofficial selling channels and volume‑washing tools, and is trying to pre‑empt both another crash narrative and tougher external regulation. The potential winners of the new rules are retail traders who get cleaner order books and fewer surprise dumps on newly listed tokens, plus more transparent token‑launch structures. The likely losers, however, are smaller token issuers and aggressive market makers who relied on off‑the‑record guarantees or profit splits to juice volume and unlock liquidity. The practical takeaways for traders are the obvious: watch order‑book depth and slippage instead of headline volume, be cautious around early‑stage altcoin listings while market makers and issuers adjust, and expect some pairs to see thinner liquidity as aggressive players step back. If Binance really enforces blacklisting and reporting channels, the cost of “liquidity games” rises, which could reduce short‑term pumps but improve long‑term price discovery on the exchange. BTC’s price drops slightly after reaching $71k yesterday, trading for around $69k today. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Cover image from Perplexity, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has revealed an Ethereum accumulation roadmap indicating the altcoin could rally as high as $20,000. This comes as ETH continues to struggle around the $2,000 level amid the U.S.-Iran war, which has dragged on for almost a month now.  Analyst Reveals Ethereum Accumulation Roadmap With $20,000 Price Target In an X post, Crypto Patel revealed Ethereum’s accumulation roadmap, in which he described the $1,800 to $1,400 range as the best accumulation zone. He highlighted $4,700 as the major resistance and breakout level. Meanwhile, the targets for ETH are $10,000, $15,000, and $20,000.   Related Reading: Will Ethereum Price Crash Below $2,000 Again Amid Whale Sell-Offs His accompanying chart showed that Ethereum could reach these price targets by 2030, a period that could mark the peak of the next bull market. Crypto Patel noted that these were big targets that only happen after a strong structure and time. As such, the analyst called for patience among market participants.  In the meantime, Ethereum continues to struggle alongside the broader crypto market, with the U.S.-Iran war putting pressure on risk assets. Crypto analyst Maartunn noted that ETH is facing its first key resistance at the realized price of $2,306. He noted that price was rejected at this level just days ago, confirming it as a critical short-term barrier.  This suggests that Ethereum may again be at risk of dropping below the psychological $2,000 level, especially with tensions between the U.S. and Iran still high. Iran has rejected the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire and has outlined five conditions that the U.S. must meet before it can end the war.  The Current Setup For ETH In another X post, Crypto Patel noted that Ethereum suffered a clear fakeout between $2,230 and $2,400, indicating a liquidity grab and rejection of short-term supply. The analyst further remarked that multiple Break of Structure (BOS) confirmations show that the bears are still in control since the $4,957 top.  Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Are Making Money Again, But Will They Hold Or Sell? The crypto analyst also broke down the current technical structure, noting that multiple BOS to the downside indicate the bearish trend is still intact. However, there is a fair value gap between $2,474 and $2,634, indicating a key imbalance that remains to be filled. There is also the possibility that ETH could still drop to the $1,840 support zone, which Crypto Patel said is a potential demand reaction area.  A daily close below this support zone could invalidate the case for a bullish reversal and open further downside toward the $1,300 accumulation zone. Crypto Patel said that patience is key and that there is no confirmation for longs until Ethereum reclaims $2,500 with strength. Until then, ETH remains range-bound within a bearish bias, with the potential for another liquidity sweep.  At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $2,140, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,140 and is struggling to clear the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,150 zone. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line with forming resistance at $2,175 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,205 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,050 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $2,080 and $2,120 resistance levels. The price cleared the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. However, the bears seem to be active below the $2,200 resistance. There is also a new bearish trend line with forming resistance at $2,175 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,140 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,100, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,175 level and the trend line. The first key resistance is near the $2,205 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send the price toward the $2,300 resistance. An upside break above the $2,300 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,345 resistance zone or even $2,365 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,175 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,120 level. The first major support sits near the $2,100 zone. A clear move below the $2,100 support might push the price toward the $2,065 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,020 region. The main support could be $2,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,065 Major Resistance Level – $2,175

The Ethereum price has jumped back above $2,100 despite broader market volatility, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and tightening supply. However, recent updates reveal that whales are now selling their ETH, likely taking profit after prices recovered slightly. The key question now is whether this increased selling pressure could trigger a decline in Ethereum, potentially pushing its price back below $2,000 once again. ETH Faces Heavy Selling From Whales After recording massive accumulations just last week, crypto whales are now back to selling ETH. A new report released on X by on-chain researcher ‘The DataNerd’ revealed that a 2-year-dormant Ethereum whale recently deposited a staggering 15,000 ETH, valued at approximately $30.97 million, to the crypto exchange Coinbase.   Based on the size and timing of the transfer, flagged by Arkham Intelligence, the dormant whale may be looking to sell or trade their ETH. Interestingly, the DataNerd disclosed that the whale was an early participant in Ethereum’s initial coin offering (ICO), meaning they bought ETH when the cryptocurrency first launched at an extremely low price.  Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Are Making Money Again, But Will They Hold Or Sell? The post also mentioned that the whale used a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy to buy 17,400 ETH at an average price of about $11.6 per coin on Poloniex. Despite moving some ETH to Coinbase, the whale still holds 14,800 ETH in their wallet, worth roughly $30.5 million, showing they haven’t sold most of their holdings yet.  Another recent large-scale ETH sell-off was identified by blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain on X. According to the report, an “EthereumOG” with the wallet address 0xa2F6 sold 15,002 ETH on March 23, worth approximately $30.97 million. The data showed that the whale had previously received 172,700 ETH for $12.83 per coin a decade ago, valued at $2.2 million at the time. However, based on Ethereum’s price during the transaction, the whale’s holdings have gained by more than 16,082%, reaching a whopping $356 million.  How This Selling Pressure Affects The Ethereum Price The recent spikes in whale selling activity could have broader implications for Ethereum’s price. When large ICO whales move their holdings to a crypto exchange, it often signals that they may be preparing to sell. Such large-scale ETH deposits can create significant selling pressure on the market, as other traders closely watching the whale movements may react by selling or adjusting their positions.  Related Reading: The 8-Year Ethereum Convergence That Says An Altcoin Season Stronger Than 2021 Is Coming This can trigger a chain reaction, putting short-term downward pressure on Ethereum’s price. The effect is even stronger when the whales involved are bigger and older, significantly increasing price volatility. With ETH trading around $2,100, persistent whale sell-offs could push its price lower, possibly sending it below $2,000. Its price has already fallen by more than 5%over the past seven days, according to CMC data, highlighting its underlying bearish momentum. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,065 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,120 and might aim for more gains if it clears the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,125 zone. The price is trading above $2,140 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,145 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Gains Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,020 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $2,065 and $2,120 resistance levels. The price cleared the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,145 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,100, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,180 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,200 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send the price toward the $2,300 resistance. An upside break above the $2,300 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,345 resistance zone or even $2,365 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,180 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,140 level. The first major support sits near the $2,110 zone. A clear move below the $2,110 support might push the price toward the $2,065 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,010 region. The main support could be $2,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,065 Major Resistance Level – $2,180

Ethereum whales are now back in profit as the ETH price continues to climb, defying the broader market downtrend. Data from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant indicate that these whales are investors with wallets holding over 100,000 ETH. The sudden move into profitability raises the question of whether these large-scale investors will hold their positions or sell immediately, as key historical chart patterns signal a potential price surge for ETH in the coming months.   Ethereum whales are reportedly back in the green after sitting on a pile of paper losses following ETH’s persistent price decline this year. According to CryptoQuant, this is the first time that whales holding over 100,000 ETH have become profitable since early February 2026.  Ethereum Whales Move Back Into Profit Zone While a shift into the profit zone is typically viewed as a bullish signal, it also highlights the potential for large-scale investors to sell and take profit. Market analysts CryptoTice and CW have also spotlighted this recent movement on X, offering insights into its broader significance.  Related Reading: Ethereum Price Won’t Crash To $1,500 Until This Happens First, Analyst Reveals In his analysis, CW pointed out that areas where large whales previously incurred losses are often seen as market bottoms. He explained that when these whales return to profitability, the moment they do so can mark the start of a major uptrend. Given ETH whales’ latest move into profitability, CW suggests the current market could be at the beginning of a bullish reversal. Sharing a different yet equally bullish perspective, Crypto Tice highlighted a recurring historical pattern in which whales returning to profitability triggered significant price rallies for ETH. He emphasized that wallets holding above 100,000 ETH don’t flip back into profit by accident. According to him, every single time this has happened, ETH has recorded a 25% increase within three months, a 50% rally in six months, and a staggering 300% gain within the year.  CryptoTice noted that these large-scale whale addresses have survived every market cycle, experiencing both bull runs and bear market crashes. He stated that they were the ones that accumulated at the bottom while everyone else sold due to panic as broader volatility and negative sentiment spread.  Based on his analysis, if Ethereum perfectly follows the same historical pattern, it could see its price skyrocket from its current price of above $2,150 to roughly $2,687 in three months, approximately $3,335 in six months, and about $8,600 within the year.  Analyst Identifies New Sell Wall For ETH Whales In a more recent analysis, CW shared a potential sell wall for Ethereum whales looking to take profits. In his ETH chart, he marked $2,350 as the next sell wall, representing a roughly 9.3% increase from current levels.  Related Reading: Ethereum Price Is Headed For $8,500 If This Happens At the same time, the analyst noted that Ethereum whales are still on a strong buying spree. He stated that these large-scale investors have continued to accumulate ETH even during sideways movement, matching the scale of the net buying seen among Bitcoin whales.  Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $2,025 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,120 and might struggle to clear the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is still a key bearish trend line active with resistance at $2,165 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,165 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,000 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $2,080 and $2,120 resistance levels. The price cleared the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. More importantly, there was a break above one of the two bearish trend lines with resistance at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. However, the bears are active near $2,180. Besides, there is still a key bearish trend line active with resistance at $2,165. If the bulls remain in action above $2,065, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,165 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,200 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send the price toward the $2,300 resistance or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. An upside break above the $2,300 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,350 resistance zone or even $2,400 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,165 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,120 level. The first major support sits near the $2,065 zone. A clear move below the $2,065 support might push the price toward the $2,025 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,000 region. The main support could be $1,940. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,065 Major Resistance Level – $2,165

Ethereum is flashing early warning signs as momentum begins to shift beneath the surface. The RSI trendline break on the USDT pair suggests weakening strength, while the ETH/BTC pair now sits on the edge of following suit. With a familiar breakdown pattern taking shape, the risk of a double confirmation is rising, one that could open the door to a sharper move lower. RSI Breakdown Signals Early Weakness On Ethereum/USDT According to a recent Ethereum analysis from Umair Crypto, the USDT pair has already seen its RSI trendline break, signaling an initial shift in momentum. The ETH/BTC pair is expected to follow suit shortly, making a new lower low a matter of when, not if. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Inflows Signal Shift: Whales Reduce Selling Pressure This pattern mirrors a sequence recently observed with Solana. In that instance, the USDT pair’s RSI trendline fractured first while the BTC pair initially appeared to maintain its strength. Ethereum is now replicating this exact behavior, setting the stage for a similar recursive breakdown. While the ETH/BTC pair is currently holding its levels, the analysis suggests this resilience is temporary. However, once the BTC pair loses its footing, the lack of support across both denominations will likely trigger a sharp move to the downside. This alignment represents the most volatile and high-risk version of a market breakdown for Ethereum. Resilience Under Pressure, But At What Cost? The analyst went on to emphasize that both Bitcoin and Ethereum have shown notable strength throughout the intensity of the broader macro battle. That resilience is undeniable, but it hasn’t come without a cost. Rather than forming a solid base, the market has effectively been running on borrowed time, and the fatigue now visible on the charts suggests that the cost of that strength is beginning to surface. From this point, a move toward a lower low should not come as a surprise. Related Reading: Ethereum Rising Wedge Warning: Breakdown Could Send Price Toward $1,500 A major catalyst is adding to the current tension. Over $2.1 billion in BTC and ETH options is set to expire today, alongside Wall Street’s massive $5.7 trillion Triple Witching event. While such large expiries don’t directly trigger market direction, they tend to magnify existing momentum. In this case, the underlying structure already points to the downside, meaning any move could be accelerated under these conditions. The breakdown sequence is also becoming increasingly clear. The USDT pair was the first to show weakness, losing its key structure and signaling the initial shift in momentum.  Now, attention turns to confirmation from the ETH/BTC pair. When this alignment occurs, it typically leads to a more decisive and aggressive move lower as bearish pressure takes full control. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a sharp decline below the $2,220 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,020 and might aim for a recovery wave if it climbs above $2,110. Ethereum started a sharp decline below the $2,200 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There are two bearish trend lines forming with resistance at $2,120 and $2,165 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,165 resistance. Ethereum Price Turns Red Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,220 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $2,150 and $2,120 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even spiked below $2,050. A low was formed at $2,025, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. There are also two bearish trend lines forming with resistance at $2,120 and $2,165 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,025, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,080 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,120 level or the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The next major resistance is near the $2,165 level and the second trend line. A clear move above the $2,165 resistance might send the price toward the $2,200 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. An upside break above the $2,200 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,250 resistance zone or even $2,300 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,120 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,040 level. The first major support sits near the $2,025 zone. A clear move below the $2,025 support might push the price toward the $2,000 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,965 region. The main support could be $1,880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,025 Major Resistance Level – $2,120

Ethereum investor Stanley Druckenmiller has added his voice to the growing conversation around the future of digital finance, predicting that stablecoins could become the dominant force in global payment systems within the next few years. The veteran investor’s outlook reflects a broader shift among institutions and market participants toward viewing blockchain-based money as a critical financial infrastructure. Why Stablecoins Could Replace Traditional Payment Rails Stanley Druckenmiller, a prominent investor with exposure to Ethereum, is increasingly aligning his investment positioning with his outlook on the future of payments; one dominated by stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure. According to the Etherealize post on X, the veteran investor has publicly stated that stablecoins could power the entire payment system within the next 10 to 15 years. He further pointed to the clear advantages of blockchain-based money, such as greater efficiency, faster settlement, and significantly lower costs. Related Reading: Ethereum Remains The Top Network For Tokenized Assets As Adoption Grows This view is reflected in his exposure of the ETH ecosystem, in which Druckenmiller is listed among key backers of BitMine (BMNR), an Ethereum-focused treasury firm chaired by Tom Lee, which reportedly holds over $10 billion in ETH. Other notable supporters include ARK Invest and Bill Miller. Druckenmiller’s aligns with his recent bullish comments on stablecoins and blockchain payments. He frames blockchain and the use of stablecoins as highly practical tools for investors to invest their crypto and tokens, as they can significantly improve financial productivity. Ethereum As A Neutral Settlement Layer For Institutions The recent Cari announcement has reignited a critical debate around the future of institutional blockchain infrastructure, with much of the discussion focusing on architecture. Analyst Alex argued that the real issue lies in the business model of proprietary systems versus open standards. Related Reading: Ethereum Futures Volume Outruns Spot 6-to-1 As Macro Stress Weighs On Crypto The Government of propriety networks like Canton or Tempo will be controlled by a small group with disproportionate voting weight. They will be permissionless, but participants have to submit a Google form with opaque admission criteria to join. It’s unclear who decides this, but over time, the most influential participants will set the terms of access and pricing. From a bank’s perspective, this structure is familiar because it mirrors the early dynamics of legacy systems like SWIFT and Visa, locking in structural advantages while late joiners absorb the cost.  As Alex noted, everyone wants to build the next SWIFT-killer, but nobody wants to join someone else’s SWIFT-Killer; a typical comment from banks. This is where Ethereum stands out as the only neutral settlement layer where that dynamic can’t take hold, because no single entity can capture it.  The ETH network is the only place where every participant can permanently trust that no future coalition will rewrite the rules against them. From a game-theoretical standpoint, Alex concluded that ETH represents the only sustainable equilibrium as a global settlement layer for institutional finance that works long-term. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum, being the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has often drawn a lot of attention as the next in line to replicate Bitcoin’s success. But despite Bitcoin rallying to new all-time highs, Ethereum has stayed below $5,000, unable to hit this major target. This has not deterred investors, however, with analysts still predicting that the Ethereum price will eventually beat the $5,000 mark and rally toward 5-figures in the end. Why Ethereum Price Could Cross $5,000 Following the initial decline from the $4,900 high that was registered back in 2025, the Ethereum price was stuck in an accumulation range. This continued as the price decline deepened and Ethereum fell more than 50% from its all-time highs. However, with the recent turn in the tide, it seems that the digital asset is now emerging out of this accumulation trend. Crypto analyst Javon Marks points this out in an analysis shared on the X (formerly Twitter) platform, showing how this could play out for the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Analyst Says Ignore The Noise, Dogecoin Is Still In The Game, And This Is Why Presently, the Ethereum price looks to be marking its support above $2,000, and this has set the stage for a bounce-off rally. According to the crypto analyst, this current trend suggests that Ethereum is actually breaking out of the accumulation trend. This, in turn, sets this digital asset on a course toward breaking $4,900. The story doesn’t end there because Marks highlights that the implications of the Ethereum price breaking above $4,900 are very bearish. In the case of a break above this major resistance, then the crypto analyst sees the ETH price eventually rallying to $8,500. Bull patterns that hold in $ETH hints at a push towards the $4,900 levels again and that may only be part of prices exiting a huge accumulation phase. Prices reach those levels and the next we’re looking at is above $8,500. (Ethereum) https://t.co/Ik7znLXZQb — JAVON⚡️MARKS (@JavonTM1) March 17, 2026 Metrics Are Itching For A Surge Besides the price, there has also been a major increase in the Ethereum open interest. Data from the Coinglass website shows a jump from around $25 billion last week to over $32 billion this week. It also coincides with the price increase, suggesting that investors may be coming back to the table. Related Reading: Top Meme Coins That Could Still Surge Despite Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Dominance Also, the daily trading volume is also on the rise, reaching over $89 billion earlier in the week. Following the correction, the daily volume has fallen, but remains above $50 billion, which also indicates a lot of interest coming back into the market. If this trend continues, then the ETH price could continue to surge, but with major resistance lying at $3,000, it remains to be seen if bears will give up totally. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum price started a sharp decline from the $2,385 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,100 and might aim for a recovery wave if it climbs above $2,200. Ethereum started a sharp decline below the $2,320 zone. The price is trading below $2,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $2,160 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $2,200 zone. Ethereum Price Takes Hit Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,320 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $2,250 and $2,200 to enter a short-term bearish zone. There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $2,160 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even spiked below $2,120. A low was formed at $2,100, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,100 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,100, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,165 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,200 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The next major resistance is near the $2,240 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,100 low. A clear move above the $2,240 resistance might send the price toward the $2,275 resistance. An upside break above the $2,275 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,320 resistance zone or even $2,385 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,200 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,120 level. The first major support sits near the $2,100 zone. A clear move below the $2,100 support might push the price toward the $2,060 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,020 region. The main support could be $2,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,120 Major Resistance Level – $2,200

A recent rebound in the Ethereum price has brought renewed focus to an analyst who accurately identified its local bottom. With price now recovering sharply from that region, the same market watcher has outlined the next key levels that could determine Ethereum’s direction in the coming weeks. Ethereum Price Breakdown To Reversal Confirms Analyst’s Call Ethereum’s earlier decline unfolded through a series of failed bullish structures, gradually weakening confidence in the uptrend. The first sign of trouble emerged when a bullish flag pattern broke down near the $3,700 level, cutting short expectations of continuation. This was followed by a more decisive shift as an ascending triangle failed, leading to a breakdown below the $3,000 support zone. Related Reading: Why Bitcoin Price Could Stage A Stronger Rally Than Previous Bull Markets As the Ethereum price moved lower into the $2,000–$1,850 range, the analyst highlighted $1,800 as a critical level to watch. According to him, holding that level would likely trigger a recovery toward $2,650, while losing it could expose a deeper move toward $1,300, identified as a stronger accumulation zone. Price action ultimately respected the bullish scenario. Ethereum stabilized within the $1,800–$1,900 range, where buying pressure emerged and formed a base. From there, the market began to recover, delivering a gain of roughly 28% from the entry zone identified by the analyst.  Building on that accuracy, Ethereum reclaimed previously resistant levels. The analyst noted a bearish flag near $2,150 that eventually broke, signaling a short-term momentum shift. A move above $2,300 further strengthened the recovery, showing buyers were regaining control. The market’s trajectory ultimately confirmed the analyst’s call, proving his forecast precise and reliable. Ethereum Builds On Accurate Call With FVG Target And $3,000 Test Ahead Attention has now shifted to a target identified by the analyst as the next likely area of interest: the Fair Value Gap (FVG) between $2,474 and $2,734. The analyst highlights this zone as a potential point where Ethereum may revisit before making a more decisive move. According to him, a push above the upper boundary—particularly past $2,634—would increase the likelihood of a test toward $3,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin And US Election Cycles: An Age-Long Romance That Says $400,000 Is Possible That level is expected to act as a key decision point. While the recovery has been strong, overhead resistance remains, including prior support zones that have turned into resistance and a descending trendline visible on the chart. These factors suggest that any move into $3,000 will be closely contested. At the same time, the analyst maintains that holding above $1,750 is essential to preserving the current uptrend. A break below that level could weaken the structure and reintroduce downside risk. By closely tracking price action, the analyst outlines what to expect next: a clear progression from breakdown to accumulation, now moving toward a potential expansion phase as Ethereum approaches its next major test. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto asset products saw about $1.06 billion in net inflows last week, extending a three-week positive streak despite ongoing geopolitical stress and mixed macro data. Related Reading: Crypto Lobby Loses Key Illinois Race Yet Keeps $221M Firepower For Midterms Inside The Crypto Report New on-chain data from Banana Gun show about $19,200 in bot fees over the week of March 9–15, with ETH capturing roughly 50.5% and BSC around 36%, while Solana activity cooled sharply. Because Banana Gun is a multi-chain trading bot and DeFi execution layer used by active traders to route orders across Ethereum, Binace Chain, Solana and Base, its on-chain order flow effectively mirrors the ETF-driven rotation back into majors and “quality” chains whenever uncertainty spikes. After prior outflow periods and coincides with bitcoin holding up better than equities and gold during recent turbulence, bitcoin captured roughly 75% of those net inflows (around $793 million) as investors treated it as a relative safe haven, while Ethereum and Solana also logged smaller but positive flows. Weekly crypto asset flows. Source: Banana Gun Ethereum reclaimed about 50% dominance in one major on-chain trading venue’s fee mix, reflecting a clear rotation back into majors as speculative alt activity cooled. This rotation mirrors broader market flows, where BTC and ETH are again the primary liquidity magnets. Ethereum has seen meaningful inflows (around $315 million), helped by new staking-focused ETF products that are pulling flows closer to neutral year-to-date. Three straight weeks of inflows totaling roughly $2.2 billion signal renewed commitment from larger holders and ETF-driven capital, even as spot prices remain volatile. Retail Inflow In Comparison On the exchange side, on‑chain analytics from CryptoQuant show that retail inflows to Binance hit roughly $131.8 million in a single hour on March 11, the highest spike since January 2026. These sharp, clustered inflows from smaller wallets typically reflect funds being moved onto the exchange for active trading, often around key price inflection points. Binance Retail to Exchange Flow. Source: CryptoQuant While institutions keep buying exposure through ETFs, the $131.8 million retail inflow cluster into BSC underlines that shorter‑term traders are also stepping back in, either to chase momentum or lock in profits. Every notable retail inflow cluster in Q1 has appeared around sharp BTC moves, framing this as a classic liquidity and volatility signal rather than random noise. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stuck At $74K As US Fed Sets the Stage For Explosive Move Main Takeaway For Traders Taken together, ETF inflows, retail capital rushing into Binance, and on‑chain execution flows through tools such as Banana Gun all point to the same pattern: liquidity rotating back into BTC and ETH as traders position around volatility, not away from it. The fact that retail is still willing to send over $130 million to a single exchange in an hour, at the same time as institutional ETF flows remain firmly positive, suggests that crypto is entering a new phase of risk‑taking rather than a late‑cycle exhaustion spike. The signal mix is clear: persistent ETF inflows, ETH regaining on‑chain execution dominance, and aggressive retail inflow clusters to BSC are creating pockets of high liquidity where advanced routing tools and execution bots such as Banana Gun can help capture short‑term moves while majors remain the core of the trade. ETH’s trades around $2k on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview Cover image from Banana Gun, ETHUSDT chart from Tradingview

Ethereum has surged 24% in just over a week, breaking above a key resistance with strong volume and signaling renewed bullish momentum. With a bullish structure still intact, attention now shifts to whether ETH can sustain the move toward the $4,956 target or pause for a brief pullback first. Ethereum Rallies 24% Into Resistance — Is A Pullback To $2,150 Next? Following a swift 24% rally over the past 8 days, ETH has hit a major resistance level and is showing signs of rejection. According to Max Trades, this vertical move has occurred without any meaningful retracements, making a cooling-off period highly likely. A pullback at this stage is considered a healthy part of the market cycle to reset momentum. Related Reading: The End Of Ethereum’s Downtrend? Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal Since September A primary target for a potential long entry is the $2,150 level, which previously acted as range-high resistance. The setup is further bolstered by technical confluence, as this price point aligns closely with a key Fibonacci retracement level and sits above the weekly open. Currently, Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) are positioned below the spot price, providing a dynamic cushion. This suggests that the broader trend is still intact despite the immediate need for a price correction. Risk management is defined by a clear invalidation point below the $2,080 support level, which coincides with the Fibonacci Golden Pocket, a critical area for buyers to defend.  ETH Breaks Key Resistance With Volume — $4,956 Target Now In Play? In an update, Kamile Uray noted that Ethereum has broken above the pink resistance level on the chart with strong volume; a move that stands out compared to Bitcoin, which has yet to deliver a similar high-conviction breakout. The surge in volume adds credibility to the move, suggesting that bullish momentum is gaining traction. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Struggles Near Highs — Reversal Risk Rising From a lower timeframe perspective, a sustained 4-hour close above the $2,475 level would serve as the first confirmation that the upward trend has room to continue. Holding above this zone could reinforce the breakout structure and signal that buyers remain in control in the short term. The broader outlook remains bullish as long as Ethereum continues to defend the $1,916 bottom on the 4-hour timeframe. Maintaining this level keeps the market structure supportive of further upside within the current trend. Uray also highlighted that the Libra formation is still in play, with an upside target near $4,956. However, the $3,445 level stands out as a key resistance on the way up, where a rejection could trigger a temporary pullback before continuation. On the downside, the formation would be invalidated if price drops below the $1,388 level, marking it as the critical stop point for the bullish scenario. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a major increase above the $2,350 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,380. Ethereum started a steady upward move above the $2,320 zone. The price is trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2,340 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $2,380 zone. Ethereum Price Aims Fresh Gains Ethereum price extended its upward move after it cleared the $2,250 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,320 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above $2,350 and $2,365. A high was formed at $2,385, and the price recently started a minor downside correction. There was a drop below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $2,062 swing low to the $2,385 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2,340 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,300, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,340 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,365 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,380 level. A clear move above the $2,380 resistance might send the price toward the $2,420 resistance. An upside break above the $2,420 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,500 resistance zone or even $2,550 in the near term. Downside Break In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,380 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,315 level. The first major support sits near the $2,260 zone. A clear move below the $2,260 support might push the price toward the $2,225 support or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $2,062 swing low to the $2,385 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,185 region. The main support could be $2,150. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,260 Major Resistance Level – $2,380

A crypto analyst has identified an eight-year convergence pattern on the Ethereum (ETH)-Bitcoin (BTC) trading pair chart, suggesting it could signal the long-awaited onset of an altcoin season. Although rumors of an altcoin season have circulated in the crypto space since before 2025, such a phase has yet to materialize, underscoring the persistent volatility in alternative cryptocurrencies throughout this bull market. Despite this prolonged delay, the analyst argues that the new convergence structure could become a catalyst that fuels an altcoin season even more powerful than the one observed in 2021.   Ethereum Chart Structure Signals Powerful Altcoin Season Crypto analyst CW has presented a new technical analysis suggesting a major altcoin season in this cycle. Supported by a multi-year chart structure, the analysis centers on the ETH/BTC trading pair and outlines a unique convergence pattern that has been developing since mid-2017.  Related Reading: Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Are Struggling Again, And Here’s What’s Behind It In his post on X, CW predicts that this convergence pattern could break during the current bull market cycle. The structure is visible on the weekly chart as a large descending triangle or wedge that started when ETH/BTC reached a peak around 0.16. Since that high, the pair has been compressing between a descending resistance line and a flat horizontal support level near the 0.020 zone.  Price action in the chart shows that ETH/BTC hit this peak during the 2021 bull market but failed to break the upper descending trendline of the converging pattern. Following this, the pair dropped back sharply and has continued to trend lower, now pressing into the very tip of the convergence pattern near the 0.029 level.  This suggests that ETH/BTC is approaching its final stage near the apex of the descending triangle pattern. The narrowing distance between the resistance and the support suggests the market could be at a critical juncture. CW suggests that a breakout from this point could end the trading pair’s eight-year compression within the convergence pattern. If this happens, it could signal a major shift in strength from BTC to ETH, and finally to the broader altcoin market, marking the potential onset of an altcoin season in 2026.   2026 Altcoin Season To Surpass 2021 Boom CW emphasized in his post that the altcoin season he anticipates in this bull cycle could exceed the strength of the 2021 cycle, mirroring the explosive scale of the 2017 cycle. He argued that many investors underestimate how powerful the 2017 bull run was, noting that it delivered wider, more aggressive gains across the altcoin market than the more selective rally in 2021.  Related Reading: Is The Altcoin Market Dead? Why These Cryptocurrencies Have Failed To Move In a previous analysis, CW shared a separate chart from CryptoQuant, adding further weight to his outlook for a 2026 altcoin season. The chart, which tracks the CEX volume ratio of non-BTC assets versus Bitcoin, excluding stablecoins, compares the current market setup to the 2021 altcoin season.  In both periods, altcoin trading activity on centralized exchanges was consistently higher than Bitcoin’s volume. However, CW notes that this activity has been running for much longer in 2026 than in 2021. He believes this sustained volume, coupled with a potential breakout from ETH/BTC’s current convergence pattern, strengthens the case of a powerful altcoin season in 2026. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a major increase above the $2,250 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,400. Ethereum started a steady upward move above the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $2,400 zone. Ethereum Price Rallies Over 10% Ethereum price extended its upward move after it cleared the $2,150 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,200 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above $2,320 and $2,350. A high was formed at $2,385, and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $2,062 swing low to the $2,385 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,320, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,365 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,380 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,400 level. A clear move above the $2,400 resistance might send the price toward the $2,450 resistance. An upside break above the $2,450 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,500 resistance zone or even $2,550 in the near term. Downside Correction In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,400 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,320 level. The first major support sits near the $2,220 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $2,062 swing low to the $2,385 high. A clear move below the $2,220 support might push the price toward the $2,150 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,100 region. The main support could be $2,050. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,320 Major Resistance Level – $2,400

Ethereum price started a major increase above the $2,150 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,250. Ethereum started a steady upward move above the $2,150 zone. The price is trading above $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,100 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,250 zone. Ethereum Price Rallies Over 8% Ethereum price extended its recovery wave after it cleared the $2,050 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,120 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,209 swing high to the $2,062 low. Besides, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,100 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Finally, the price cleared the $2,200 resistance zone. It tested the 1.236 Fib extension level of the downward move from the $2,209 swing high to the $2,062 low at $2,245. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,150, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,245 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,250 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,280 level. A clear move above the $2,280 resistance might send the price toward the $2,320 resistance. An upside break above the $2,320 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,365 resistance zone or even $2,380 in the near term. Downside Correction In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,250 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,200 level. The first major support sits near the $2,180 zone. A clear move below the $2,180 support might push the price toward the $2,150 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,100 region. The main support could be $2,050. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,150 Major Resistance Level – $2,250

Ethereum is tightening below a critical $2,149 resistance level, building pressure as bulls and bears jockey for control. A decisive breakout above this zone could trigger strong momentum, potentially sending the price toward the next major resistance near $2,750. A Test Of The Key $2,149 Resistance Ethereum is currently testing the $2,149 resistance level. According to insights from Bitcoin Meraklısı, this threshold represents a significant pivot point for the asset’s near-term trajectory. A successful breach and consolidation above this mark would likely act as a catalyst, providing the necessary technical clearance for the price to gain substantial upward momentum. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Pushes Higher as Bulls Fuel Market Optimism While an intermediate resistance zone exists around the $2,380 level, it is not currently viewed as a formidable barrier. Instead, it is expected to serve as a temporary pause or a minor consolidation point rather than a definitive reversal zone. The primary objective for bulls following a sustained breakout is situated near the $2,750 mark. This area represents the first zone of heavy supply and historical resistance that could challenge the prevailing trend. Reaching this level would mark a significant recovery phase, aligning with the broader bullish expectations outlined in recent technical assessments. For those seeking deeper structural clarity, a comprehensive Elliott Wave analysis is considered. This framework provides the underlying wave counts that support the current price targets, with hopes that the market structure produces a favorable outcome. Ethereum Hits First Micro Support Zone In a recent update, More Crypto Online noted that Ethereum has moved into its first micro support zone, mirroring a similar development to Bitcoin. While the presence of support is encouraging, the pullback has been sharper than expected and does not resemble a typical wave 2 correction, leaving the overall market structure somewhat uncertain. Related Reading: Ethereum Rising Wedge Warning: Breakdown Could Send Price Toward $1,500 This sharp retracement raises questions about the sustainability of the current bullish trend. Unlike a normal corrective wave, which tends to be shallower and orderly, Ethereum’s move suggests that selling pressure is stronger than usual, and buyers are testing their conviction at this level. In this context, the market still has the potential to extend lower toward the $1,820 region. Such a scenario would indicate a deeper retracement is underway, challenging both short-term and intermediate support zones.  The first signal that this bearish scenario could gain credibility would be a sustained break below the red support line highlighted on the chart. A decisive close below this level would represent the initial structural break and could pave the way for further downside, altering the current outlook for Ethereum in the near term. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

The institutional access to Ethereum continues to expand as traditional finance deepens its involvement in digital asset markets. A new development drawing attention is the launch of BlackRock’s ETHB, which introduces another potential channel for capital to flow into the ETH ecosystem. This product provides investors with regulated exposure to ETH through familiar market infrastructure. BlackRock has opened a new potential inflow channel for Ethereum with the launch of its staked ETH Trust, ETHB, which has begun trading. Analyst Milk Road has revealed on X that this ETHB is not just another ETH ETF, but one that actually pays investors while holding it. The development follows the rapid growth of BlackRock’s earlier crypto funds. The firm’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has grown to roughly $55 billion in assets, while its first ETH ETF product, iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), reached about $6.5 billion in assets shortly after launch. Both funds are ranked among the fastest-growing ETF launches in history, and ETHB is attempting to achieve what neither product couldn’t by combining ETH price exposure with staking rewards, which is the closest thing crypto has to a dividend. How The New Product Provides Exposure To Ethereum Staking For many investors, direct staking can be complicated, and participating typically requires 32 ETH, a technical setup, and acceptance of certain lock-up risks. ETHB aims to simplify that process by packaging staking within a regulated investment product that can be purchased through a standard brokerage account. The fund also introduces a relatively low management fee set at 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in assets. Related Reading: Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Levels, Price Hovers Near $2K Milk Road explains that if this move is successful, ETH could increasingly be treated as a yield-generating digital asset within a 401(k).  Retirement accounts and pension funds can now gain access to staking rewards without directly interacting with wallets. For many, ETH is a technology bet and a narrative that takes a real hit, but it is now an income-generating digital asset. Thus, the first wave of spot ETH ETFs launched without staking functionality was rejected by the regulators. Now, they’ve accepted it because the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) effectively says that staking rewards are not securities, at least when wrapped inside a BlockRock product. Related Reading: Ethereum Breakout Alert: Corrective Channel Flip Sparks Impulsive Wave With BlackRock already managing tens of billions of dollars in BTC and ETH, ETHB presents a third channel for investor flow. Milk Road believes that if the product follows the same trajectory, it could become a significant new driver of institutional demand for ETH. Ethereum Sees Another Wave Of Aggressive Long Position Accumulation An analyst known as CW highlighted that Ethereum has continued to experience strong net buying pressure in long positions, following a surge that first appeared the previous day. The buying pattern closely mirrors the wave that occurred earlier, where large-scale purchases were executed within a short timeframe. Currently, the market appears to be taking a brief pause after the surge in long positions. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,050 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,150. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,050 zone. The price is trading above $2,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a declining channel with resistance at $2,080 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,150 zone. Ethereum Price Clears Resistance Ethereum price extended its recovery wave after it cleared the $1,980 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,020 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. Besides, there was a break above a declining channel with resistance at $2,080 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Finally, the price tested the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,050, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,135 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,150 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,220 level. A clear move above the $2,220 resistance might send the price toward the $2,250 resistance. An upside break above the $2,250 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,320 resistance zone or even $2,340 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,135 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,080 level. The first major support sits near the $2,050 zone. A clear move below the $2,050 support might push the price toward the $2,000 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,950 region. The main support could be $1,920. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,050 Major Resistance Level – $2,150

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. ETH is now struggling to clear $2,080 and remains at risk of another decline in the near term. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. The price is trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with support at $2,000 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,080 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Key Resistance Ethereum price extended its recovery wave after it cleared the $1,965 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,000 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. The price even spiked above $2,050 but faced sellers near $2,090. The bears protected more gains and pushed the price below $2,050. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a declining channel forming with support at $2,000 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,000, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,055 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,080 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,135 level. A clear move above the $2,135 resistance might send the price toward the $2,150 resistance. An upside break above the $2,150 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,200 resistance zone or even $2,220 in the near term. Downside Continuation In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,050 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,000 level. The first major support sits near the $1,980 zone. A clear move below the $1,980 support might push the price toward the $1,910 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,880 region. The main support could be $1,840. 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 – $1,980 Major Resistance Level – $2,080

Ethereum continues to struggle to surmount the resistance that has mounted at $3,000, with bears maintaining a firm grip on the price. Nevertheless, bullish sentiment surrounding the Ethereum price has not been completely eroded. This suggests that investors still expect the price to recover from the current decline. Crypto analyst Master Ananda shares a more bullish view for the cryptocurrency, predicting that 5-figures remain in the future. Ethereum Price To Push Above $10,0000 In the analysis, Master Ananda explains that the Ethereum story is far from over. The crypto analyst pointed out the appearance of Trend-Based Fibonacci extension numbers on the Ethereum price chart. These suggest that the Ethereum price is getting ready for another major rally. Related Reading: Bitcoin At The Bottom? The 23-Month Cycle That Has Never Failed Following this trend, the analyst believes that the digital asset’s price will hit 5-figures. However, despite $10,000 looking more elusive with each passing day, Master Ananda says it doesn’t look like the all-time high target for Ethereum. Instead, $10,000 is only a “mid-portion” target, meaning that he expects the price to rise higher. In contrast to the expected $10,000 target that Ethereum has been predicted to hit, the crypto analyst sees the price rising as high as $20,000 at this time. Such a recovery would mean an over 900% increase in price for Ethereum, and likely trigger an altcoin season, as has been the case in the past. Looking at the chart, there are some major resistance levels where the bears could put up a fight. The first is around $4,900, where the current all-time high sits. Then, moving further along comes the $10,690 resistance. This is a natural resistance as $10,000 is expected to be a major psychological level. Related Reading: Cardano Red Month Is Far From Over: Analyst Predicts Crash To This Target On the tail-end of this massive rally is the budding resistance that could send the Ethereum price crashing back downward at $20,000. This is expected to be the peak before the cryptocurrency moves into another bear market again. As for the timeframe for when this could happen, the crypto analyst explains that investors will not have to wait long for this to happen. “We don’t have to wait four years for this event to take place. It is all starting now… Ethereum is headed for a target of $20,000,” the post reads. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,000 zone. ETH is now struggling to clear $2,090 and remains at risk of another decline in the near term. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,000 zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is an expanding triangle forming with support at $2,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,090 zone. Ethereum Price Trims Some Gains Ethereum price extended its recovery wave after it cleared the $1,950 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,020 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. However, they struggled to clear the $2,090 resistance level. The price is now trimming some gains and trading below $2,050. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also an expanding triangle forming with support at $2,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,020, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,050 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,090 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,150 level. A clear move above the $2,150 resistance might send the price toward the $2,220 resistance. An upside break above the $2,220 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,265 resistance zone or even $2,320 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,050 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,020 level. The first major support sits near the $1,990 zone. A clear move below the $1,990 support might push the price toward the $1,925 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,880 region. The main support could be $1,840. 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 – $1,990 Major Resistance Level – $2,090

Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $1,920 zone. ETH is now back above $2,000 and might aim for more gains in the near term. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,000 zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,050 zone. Ethereum Price Aims Higher Ethereum price started a recovery wave after it found support near the $1,920 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price formed a base and was able to recover above the $1,980 resistance. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. The bulls even pushed the price above $2,020. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,000, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,050 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,090 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,120 level. A clear move above the $2,120 resistance might send the price toward the $2,150 resistance. An upside break above the $2,150 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,200 resistance zone or even $2,250 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,090 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,000 level. The first major support sits near the $1,980 zone. A clear move below the $1,980 support might push the price toward the $1,940 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,920 region. The main support could be $1,880. 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 – $1,980 Major Resistance Level – $2,090

Bitcoin’s rally back to the mid-$73,000 region did not last long as the leading cryptocurrency’s price action reversed as the week came to a close and fell back around $67,000 after momentarily regaining momentum last week, pulling Ethereum down with it till the ETH price also lost the $2,000 price level.  However, the pullback of these leading cryptocurrencies is the product of a few forces colliding at once: a war nobody fully priced in and institutions quietly heading for the exits. Here is what happened. Spot Bitcoin ETFs: From Boosting Rally To Draining Liquidity One of the clearest reasons for Bitcoin’s reversal is that the same ETF complex that helped lift the price early in the week suddenly turned into a source of pressure. SoSoValue data show that US-based Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong inflows at the start of the week, including about $458.19 million on March 2, $225.15 million on March 3, and $461.77 million on March 4.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Pattern Memory Predicts The Bottom, And It’s Below $40,000 That stretch helped Bitcoin climb as high as roughly $74,051 intraday on March 4, but the tone changed quickly after that. By March 5, spot Bitcoin ETFs had flipped to a net outflow of about $227.83 million, and on March 6, the outflow worsened to roughly $348.83 million, showing that institutional demand softened just as Bitcoin was testing resistance near the mid-$70,000s. Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Source: SoSoValue Unsurprisingly, Ethereum also saw its own exchange-traded funds flows deteriorate in tandem with Bitcoin. SoSoValue’s data show US Spot Ethereum ETFs started the week on firmer footing, with $38.69 million in net inflows on March 2, led by BlackRock’s ETHA at about $26.51 million. However, by the second half of the week, that demand had faded massively.  Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded about $90.94 million in net outflows on March 5 and another $82.85 million in net outflows on March 6, with Fidelity’s FETH alone accounting for roughly $67.57 million of the March 6 withdrawal. Spot Ethereum ETFs. Source: SoSoValue Profit-Taking And Global Risk Aversion The final piece is the macro backdrop. The bounce to $73,000 to $74,000 invited short-term traders to lock in gains, especially after Bitcoin ran into a clear resistance band and failed to push through decisively. On-chain data shows that more than 27,000 BTC in profit were sent to exchanges by short-term holders within 24 hours. Related Reading: XRP Price At $100 Is ‘Inevitable’, Analyst Explains Why This Is However, investors are not dealing with only crypto-related concerns. Financial markets are still pricing in the conflicts in the Middle East. Iran responded to US-Israel attacks by not only firing retaliatory strikes but also effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, a passage for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. That closure is what truly rattled markets. Once Bitcoin lost altitude, Ethereum followed with even more force. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $67,500. Ethereum, on the other hand, is trading at $1,975. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $2,000. ETH is now correcting gains above $1,920 and might decline further in the near term. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,020 zone. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,020 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 Further Ethereum price started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $2,020, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $2,000 to enter a bearish zone. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even dipped below $1,920. A low was formed at $1,912, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. 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 $2,020 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,050 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. A clear move above the $2,050 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 $2,200 resistance zone or even $2,250 in the near term. More Losses 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 $1,920 level. The first major support sits near the $1,880 zone. A clear move below the $1,880 support might push the price toward the $1,850 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,810 region. The main support could be $1,750. 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 – $1,920 Major Resistance Level – $2,020

Ethereum is showing early signs of a rising wedge formation, a pattern often associated with potential reversals. With key support under pressure, a breakdown from this structure could push the price lower, putting the $1,500 level firmly in focus as the next major target. A Rejection At Key High-Timeframe Support Luca, in a recent update, highlighted that Ethereum’s price has been rejected at the lost high-timeframe support range he referenced in previous PAT updates. This level also aligns with the 2D Bull Market Support Band at $2,180, making it a critical zone for assessing market direction. The rejection suggests that buyers are struggling to reclaim key support, keeping the market under pressure. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Support Intact, but Market Signals Waning Bullish Momentum Examining the mid-term picture, Luca noted that since early February, Ethereum has been forming a rising wedge pattern. Rising wedges are often considered cautionary signals because they can precede corrective moves, indicating that the current upward attempts may lack the strength needed to sustain a rally. Until there is clear evidence of a durable breakout above both the lost high-timeframe support range and the 2D Bull Market Support Band, Luca advises that traders should remain hedged and avoid overly aggressive positions. This strategy helps limit exposure while waiting for a more definitive market trend to emerge. For the time being, Luca plans to remain hedged to mitigate mid-term downside risk.  The most probable scenario, according to his analysis, is continued consolidation within the lost high-timeframe range. If bearish pressure persists, Ethereum may continue the high-timeframe downtrend observed over the past few weeks. The next key high-timeframe support to monitor aligns with the early April 2025 lows near $1,500.  Ethereum Shows Potential For End-Of-Week Trades Ethereum could present some interesting end-of-week trading opportunities. Lennaert Snyder revealed that price action around key levels may offer both short-term and mid-term setups for active traders. Related Reading: The $2,000 Fault Line: Why Ethereum’s Record Volatility Signals An Imminent Explosion According to the analyst, Ethereum is currently holding at the $2,036 low, which indicates a correlation with the Smart Money Theory (SMT) and Bitcoin. This alignment suggests that price movements in ETH may follow broader market trends seen in BTC, providing potential clues for trading decisions. Snyder plans to enter shorts if Ethereum sweeps and rejects the buy-side liquidity above $2,099, using a bearish MSB as his trigger. Conversely, if price breaks above $2,099, he’ll target longs toward $2,163, relying on SMT with BTC and previously captured sell-side liquidity. He also cautioned traders to be mindful of today’s Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) release, which can create volatility across crypto markets. Sudden market reactions could impact ETH’s price action, making careful risk management essential around the news event. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview.com