Ethereum has struggled greatly underneath the bearish pressure that has been mounted on the crypto market over the last few weeks. The ETH price suffered multiple crashes that sent it toward $2,000 once more, shattering the expectations for a new all-time high in the third quarter. However, this decline may only be short-lived as one crypto analyst has suggested that the Ethereum price could be getting ready for another rally that could push it toward its previous highs. Ethereum Looking Promising On 1-Week Chart Crypto analyst RLinda has posted a promising analysis on the Ethereum price on the TradingView website. This analysis focuses on the ETH price on the one-week chart, which has maintained bullishness despite the crash. This follows the continuous accumulation from the low $2,000s level as the price recovers. Related Reading: Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Soar To Yearly High – Could This Fuel A Return To $70,000? The crypto analyst highlights that Ethereum is seeing buyback from the market following the crash. This suggests bullishness among investors despite the price remaining low at this point. As for the chart, the analyst points out that “a very promising technical situation is forming on W1.” RLinda proposes that there could be a number of promising conditions forming if the ETH price were to return to its global sideways range. In this case, the crypto analyst believes that Ethereum could be seeing a good cause to jump toward the $4,000-$4,800 range. Amid all of this, the crypto analyst maintains that the background for Ethereum is still quite bullish. “The liquidation (strong downward movement) and the subsequent active buyback indicates that the market is free of unnecessary traders and the train can now move in the right direction, it remains to get to the key station before departure,” RLinda stated. Key Levels To Watch The Ethereum price being bullish is positive for the cryptocurrency. However, there are still various important levels to watch that serve as important levels for the cryptocurrency to achieve this goal. This includes both support and resistance levels along the way. Related Reading: Celsius Takes Legal Action Against Tether In $2.4 Bitcoin Collateral Controversy In this case, RLinda places significant attention not he $2,717-$2,817 resistance area. Mainly, these areas serve as the most important resistance levels in this drive upward. According to the analyst, beating this resistance and forming support will provide the ETH price a promising liquidity target above $4,000. A full rundown of the resistance levels is $2,717 and $2,817, while the major support levels from here include $2,518, $2,425, and $2,400. RLinda believes that the whales’ Ethereum buyback shows that major players are still bullish. “After Friday’s test and pullback, the price is back to the level, which increases the chances of a breakout,” the crypto analyst said in closing. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $2,700 zone. ETH is now consolidating and struggling to stay above the $2,500 support. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,650 and $2,620 levels. The price is trading below $2,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $2,620 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could rise again if it stays above the $2,550 support zone. Ethereum Price Trims Gains And Revisit $2,550 Ethereum price struggled to extend gains above the $2,700 resistance zone. ETH started a downside correction below the $2,650 level like Bitcoin. There was a move below the $2,620 and $2,600 levels. The price declined below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,311 swing low to the $2,722 high. Besides, there was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $2,620 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. However, the bulls are trying to protect more downsides below the $2,500 support zone. If there is another increase, the price might face hurdles near the $2,600 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $2,625 level. A close above the $2,625 level might send Ether toward the $2,700 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,720. An upside break above the $2,720 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,880 resistance zone in the near term. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,625 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $2,520 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,311 swing low to the $2,722 high. The first major support sits near the $2,500 zone. A clear move below the $2,500 support might push the price toward $2,450. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,320 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,250. 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 – $2,500 Major Resistance Level – $2,625
A crypto analyst has reignited the debate between Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), evaluating which cryptocurrency was more superior. Considering recent market trends and performances of both altcoins, the analyst has finally identified a clear winner in the competition. Solana Wins Battle Against Ethereum In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, legendary crypto trader and analyst, Peter Brandt drew a comparison between Solana and Ethereum, spotlighting their fundamental characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. Based on his analysis, Brandt suggests that it was inevitable that one will be recognized as the clear winner or superior blockchain and cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum Vs. Solana: Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Reveals The ‘Clear Winner’ Sharing a price chart of Solana/Ethereum, the analyst offered a critical view of Ethereum, highlighting several vulnerabilities that are plaguing the blockchain. Despite being the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Brandt has described ETH as a difficult network to use, likely attributing this to its slow transaction speeds. He stated that Ethereum was expensive, cumbersome, and flawed. Moreover, the analyst has cast doubts on Ethereum’s claim to decentralization, suggesting that the blockchain was not as decentralized as it presents itself to be. On the other hand, Brandt praised Solana for its numerous strengths and noteworthy characteristics. The analyst points out that Solana’s ability to offer high speed transactions at a fraction of the cost of Ethereum was impressive. Brandt also disclosed that Solana’s network was easier to use, making it more accessible to developers and users. Additionally, the analyst highlights that Solana maintains a strong technical base, possibly referring to the blockchain’s unique Proof Of History (PoH) consensus mechanism. From the analyst’s perspective, Solana’s strong fundamentals and superior functionalities gives it a significant edge over Ethereum. He concluded his analysis with a bold prediction, stating that Solana could gain 100% in value relative to Ethereum in the months ahead. This underscores the analyst’s belief that Solana could potentially outperform Ethereum in the market. While Brandt’s comparison of Ethereum and Solana may suggest a bias against Ethereum, the analyst has clarified that he actually does not dislike ETH. ETH Forms Death Cross While SOL Surges To $160 A crypto analyst identified as ‘KickEx’ revealed in an X post that Ethereum and Bitcoin are forming a death cross on their respective price charts. The analyst notes that ETH’s recent market crash has led to the formation of a worrisome technical pattern. Related Reading: CryptoQuant CEO Says Bitcoin Price Could Reach New ATH If It Holds This Level KickEx has disclosed that if the death cross pattern plays out, Ethereum may experience a massive price decline in the liquidity range of around $2,000 per coin. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is trading at $2,682, reflecting a 10.84% increase, according to CoinMarketCap. While Ethereum’s price faces a potentially bleak future outlook, Solana has been performing relatively well in the market. The cryptocurrency recently hit the $160 price level, marking a rise of over 10%. Although the cryptocurrency has since retreated to $157, Solana continues to show strong bullish signals amidst market downtrends. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
In a notable development, BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers and ETF issuers, has collaborated with the Nasdaq Stock Market in a move to introduce options for its Ethereum ETF recently approved by US regulators. 2025 Decision On Ethereum ETF Options Proposal The filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlines BlackRock’s proposal to amend Options 4, Section 3 to allow for options trading on the iShares Ethereum ETF Trust. Related Reading: 3 Reasons To Buy XRP Now: Crypto Analyst Shares Bullish Forecast Per the filling, if approved, options on the Trust will adhere to the Exchange’s existing rules for ETF options trading. These rules govern various aspects such as listing criteria, expirations, exercise prices, margin requirements, and trading halt procedures, ensuring a standardized approach to trading options on the Trust. The filling further reads: ….The Exchange believes that offering options on the Trust for trading on the Exchange will promote competition by providing investors with an additional, relatively low-cost means to hedge their portfolios and meet their investment needs in connection with spot ether prices and ether related products and positions However, Bloomberg ETF expert James Seyffart noted that the introduction of options on BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF is subject to regulatory approval not only from the SEC, but also from the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Seyffart expects a final decision from the SEC around April 9, 2025. Key Levels To Watch For ETH’s Price This development, if approved by the SEC, would give investors further exposure to the second largest cryptocurrency on the market. However, in the near term, ETH needs bullish catalysts to break out of the downtrend witnessed especially on Monday, when the token retraced over 20% following global economic uncertainties and increased selling pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sellers Running Out Of Coins As Dominance Hits 3-Year High At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $2,488, up 1.8% over the past 24 hours, after plunging to a low of $2,112, a level not seen since January 2023 on Monday. This level is key as crypto analyst Trading Tank, in a recent social media post on X (formerly Twitter), claims that as long as ETH remains above $2,400, further price recovery could be seen in the near future for the second largest cryptocurrency on the market. Trading Tank also highlighted the $2,575 level as crucial for another leg higher to test its first resistance to climb to higher levels at $2,690 on the ETH/USDT daily chart. In the scenario in which ETH could breach this barrier, the next hurdle to watch is noted by the $2,910 resistance level, which is imperative to reclaim the $3,000 milestone. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
According to Bloomberg, a wallet linked to a major cryptocurrency heist two years ago swapped $39.75 million worth of the stablecoin DAI to scoop up 16,892 Ethereum (ETH) as the second-largest cryptocurrency plummeted by as much as 23% on Monday. Crypto Hacker Exploits Ethereum Crash Per the report, the hacker behind the 2022 attack on […]
Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $1,910 zone. ETH is up over 10% and is now consolidating near the $2,500 zone. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,250 and $2,400 levels. The price is trading below $2,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could struggle to clear the $2,680 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Rebound 10% Ethereum price gained bearish momentum below the $2,500 support. ETH dragged Bitcoin lower and traded below the $2,200 support. It even spiked below the $2,000 level before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $1,911 and the price recently started a recovery wave. There was a recovery wave above the $2,250 level. The price broke the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,920 swing high to the $1,910 swing low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is still trading below $2,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price is facing hurdles near the $2,550 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,920 swing high to the $1,910 swing low. The first major resistance is near the $2,680 level. The next major hurdle is near the $2,650 level. A close above the $2,650 level might send Ether toward the $2,850 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,880. An upside break above the $2,880 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,000 resistance zone in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,550 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,365. The first major support sits near the $2,250 zone. A clear move below the $2,250 support might push the price toward $2,050. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,000 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $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 – $2,365 Major Resistance Level – $2,550
Over the weekend, Ethereum, the second largest digital asset, took a hit as its price fell significantly, triggering broader negative sentiment around the crypto asset and the factors that could be responsible for the dip. Delving into the matter, popular crypto analyst and trader Michael Van De Poppe has offered insights on the recent price […]
The cryptocurrency industry recently experienced a substantial reduction in its overall market capitalization as prices plummeted sharply over the weekend. This downturn was particularly notable as Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, fell below the $60,000 mark on Saturday, August 3. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also faced significant losses, dipping below $3,000 and reaching […]
Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto provided a market analysis on Pepe (PEPE), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP. Based on his analysis, PEPE could hit a new high soon enough, seeing how it has ranged since hitting a new all-time high (ATH) in May. A Price Rally For PEPE On The Horizon CrediBULL Crypto mentioned in an X […]
Ethereum (ETH) recently dropped below the critical and psychological support level at $3,000, raising concerns for ETH bulls. This development comes amid the continued decline in revenue generated on the Ethereum network. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Warns That Bitcoin Could Crash To $42,000 If This Happens Ethereum Crashes Below $3,000 Ethereum is down below $3,000, with this downtrend believed to be due to several factors. One is the outflows, which the Spot Ethereum ETFs have been experiencing since they began trading on July 23. Data from Farside Investors shows that these funds again experienced a net outflow of $54.3 million on August 2. These funds haven’t had the desired impact on ETH’s price that they were expected to have, with Ethereum down over 10% since they began trading. Data from Soso Value shows that these funds have suffered cumulative net outflows of $510.7 million since they launched. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has been individually responsible for these outflows, with $2.12 billion flowing out of the fund since its launch. This has put significant selling pressure on ETH, leading to its recent downtrend. ETH’s price has also dropped below $3,000 thanks to the downtrend in the broader crypto market led by Bitcoin. Ethereum was bound to suffer a significant decline following Bitcoin’s drop as data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock shows that both assets currently have a strong price correlation. Ethereum’s drop below $3,000 is undoubtedly worrisome for investors, considering how much lower it could drop. However, ETH has quickly reclaimed the $3,000 level these past three months whenever it drops below this crucial support zone. As such, this time may not be any different, especially with data from IntoTheBlock indicating a strong demand for Ethereum at this price level. If Ethereum fails to hold this range, the second-largest crypto token risks dropping to as low as $2,700, a more crucial support zone for ETH considering that 11.11 million addresses bought the token at an average price of $2,647. Ethereum’s Revenue Drops To New Lows Data from Token Terminal shows that Ethereum’s revenue has dropped to new lows, down by 40.4% in the last 30 days and 44.8% annually. Fees earned on the network have not been impressive either. Over the last 30 days, Ethereum users have paid $92.97 million in fees, a 32.8% decline and 38.3% at an annual rate. This drop in Ethereum’s revenue and fees can be attributed to the decline in the network’s active daily users. Further data from Token Terminal shows a 9.8% drop in Ethereum’s monthly active users. The same goes for the weekly and daily active users, with 20.1% and 15.3% drops, respectively. Related Reading: ARB Market Plummets 14%, But New Developments Could Reverse The Trend At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at around $2,979, down over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingVIew
Two market experts recently revised their predictions for Ethereum, with one claiming that the second-largest crypto token could rise to as high as $100,000. Interestingly, these ultra-bullish predictions align with some predictions made by financial institutions. Ethereum To Rise To $50,000 Ethereum maximalist Adriano Feria predicted in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Ethereum could reach $50,000 in this market cycle. He made this bold prediction in response to Ethereum developer Eric Conner’s prediction that ETH will reach $35,000 this cycle. Conner had initially predicted that ETH would rise above $20,000 in this bull run but eventually revised his price target because of the “ETH hate” he was receiving following his prediction. Related Reading: This PEPE Holder Cohort Is The Reason Price Is Struggling To Reclaim $0.00002 Meanwhile, Feria followed Conner’s footsteps and upped his ETH price target, predicting the crypto token to reach $100,000. He explained that the hate ETH was getting made him realize that “99% of the people in the world are completely sidelined, and institutions have barely gotten their feet wet.” Feria added that those holding ETH are truly the “world’s elite” because ETH’s bull case should send the crypto token to $100,000. The analyst suggested that Ethereum has yet to enjoy mainstream adoption, and it could send its price to the $100,000 target when that happens. This includes the entry of institutional investors into the Ethereum ecosystem, which is already happening thanks to the Spot Ethereum ETFs. Feria is also confident in his prediction and remarked that he wasn’t joking. He noted that some financial institutions have come up with bull targets close to his price target of $100,000. One of the financial institutions that the analyst might have been referring to includes VanEck, which gave a bull case price target of $154,000 for ETH by 2030. Why ETH Rising To $50,000 Is Possible Crypto investor Jesse Eckel recently made a bullish case for Ethereum, explaining why Ethereum will not only reach but surpass the $50,000 price target. He alluded to VanEck’s prediction that Bitcoin can reach $52 million by 2050. He claimed that ETH is “objectively better money than BTC, ” meaning that the former could easily attain unprecedented heights since VanEck predicts that the flagship crypto will be worth millions of dollars. Related Reading: Hedge Fund Manager Says Bitcoin Price Will Reach $428,000 If This Happens Eckel further remarked that Ethereum is currently the “backbone” of onchain finance. He claimed that ETH would “continue to grow as a legitimate form of money” as everything becomes tokenized and trillions of dollars move onchain. The investors also noted how almost every layer-2 network launches under the Ethereum ecosystem. With such massive adoption on the horizon for ETH, Eckel predicts that Ethereum can even rise to as high as $23 million based on VanEck’s prediction for Bitcoin. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at around $3,170, down over 4%, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price struggled to clear the $3,400 zone and corrected gains. ETH is firm near $3,280 and might attempt another increase in the near term. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $3,400 resistance. The price is trading near $3,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,280 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another increase unless there is a close below the $3,250 support zone. Ethereum Price Holds Firm While Bitcoin Dips Ethereum price extended its increase above the $3,250 zone. ETH even cleared the $3,350 resistance zone and tested the $3,400 level. Recently, there was a downside correction from the $3,395 high, but it was less compared to Bitcoin. The price declined below the $3,350 support zone. It declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,201 swing low to the $3,395 high. Ethereum is now trading near $3,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,280 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,201 swing low to the $3,395 high. If there is a fresh increase, the price could face resistance near the $3,350 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,400 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,440 level. A close above the $3,440 level might send Ether toward the $3,500 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,550. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,720 resistance zone in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,350 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,280. The first major support sits near the $3,250 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $3,250 support might push the price toward $3,180. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,120 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,080. 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 – $3,250 Major Resistance Level – $3,350
Ethereum whales also known as major investors are gradually returning to the market following recent positive developments around ETH, which demonstrates renewed optimism among institutional and retail investors around the crypto asset. Current data shows that the whales have amassed 426,000 ETH in light of rising excitement over the introduction of spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds […]
Ethereum price started a decent upward move from the $3,080 support zone. ETH is recovering and might aim for a test of the $3,500 resistance zone. Ethereum is showing positive signs from the $3,150 pivot zone. The price is trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,280 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,280 support zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Increase To $3,500 Ethereum price formed a base above the $3,080 support zone. A low is formed at $3,087 and the price started a decent increase above the $3,220 resistance zone, but lagged strength like Bitcoin. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,280 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair was able to clear the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,540 swing high to the $3,087 low. Ethereum is now trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there are more upsides, the price could face resistance near the $3,375 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,540 swing high to the $3,087 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,400 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,450 level. A close above the $3,450 level might send Ether toward the $3,500 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,550. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,720 resistance zone in the coming days. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,400 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near $3,280. The first major support sits near the $3,250 zone. A clear move below the $3,180 support might push the price toward $3,120. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,080 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,050. 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 – $3,250 Major Resistance Level – $3,400
Ethereum (ETH) recorded a significant loss in price this week following the trading debut of Ethereum spot ETFs. According to data from CoinMarketCap, ETH has declined by 6.60% in the last seven days, falling as low as $3,100. However, amidst this price crash, CryptoQuant analyst burakkesmeci has made an important observation with a potential impact on market movement. Related Reading: Ethereum Targets Recovery: Can It Mirror Bitcoin’s Performance? Ethereum Open Interest Surges By $1.5 Billion In Three Weeks In a Quicktake post on CryptoQuant, burrakesmeci shared that the Open Interest (OI) on Ethereum has risen by a remarkable $1.5 billion in the past three weeks. For context, Open Interest refers to the total number of outstanding positions for a particular asset. Generally, an increase in Open Interest indicates a rise in market participation for any asset i.e., more traders are opening long or short positions on Ethereum. With this rise in open positions, there is likely an equal increase in the number of leverage trades. Burakkesmeci expressed that a surge in liquidations should also be expected as leveraged trades, which are open with borrowed funds, are always closed once an insufficient price margin occurs. Furthermore, This increase in leverage trading liquidations is expected to produce a high market volatility, resulting in unpredictable and rapid price movements. In regards to price action, a rise in Open Interest indicates the current market trend is gaining stronger. Therefore, despite Ethereum’s price dip in the last week, the prominent altcoin is likely to extend its 7.01% gain of the past three weeks in the coming months. At the time of writing, Ethereum presently trades at $3,278.80 with a 3.46% increase in the last 24 hours. The altcoin appears to be attempting a market recovery with a strong resistance expected at the $3,500 region. However, if the current buying pressure proves insufficient to break past this barrier, Ethereum could return to the $3,100 price mark or even slide as low as $2,900. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Rapidly Accumulate ETH Amid Price Decline Ethereum Spot ETFs Net Outflows Reach $469 Million In another development, the newly launched Ethereum Spot ETF market has now recorded a cumulative outflow of $469.83 million in its first three days of trading. Data from Farside Investors identifies Grayscale’s ETHE with a total outflow of $1.51 billion as the major cause of this current market position. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s ETHA continues to lead the market with inflows worth $354.8 million, followed closely by Bitwise’s ETHW with $265.9 million. Like their Bitcoin counterparts, the debut of the Ethereum spot ETF has been accompanied by a significant price drop. However, it remains uncertain whether these Ethereum ETFs will eventually trigger a price surge akin to the one experienced in the Bitcoin market during the initial two months of BTC Spot ETF trading. Featured image from Investopedia, chart from Tradingview.com
Post the Spot Ethereum ETFs launch, the ETH price has continued to struggle unexpectedly, proving that the launch of the Spot ETFs were a ‘sell the news’ event. So far, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has lost around 10% of its value since the Spot Ethereum ETFs trading began on Tuesday, July 23, and could see further decline from here, according to an analysis from Matrixport. Spot Ethereum ETFs Triggers Selling Following the launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs, there was a lot of excitement in the market, especially around the fact that investors could now gain exposure to ETH without having to directly buy the underlying token. However, this excitement has been short-lived as days after the launch, the ETH price continues to struggle. Related Reading: End Of The Road? Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Sees Massive 80.3% Crash In Active Accounts In a report released on Thursday, Markus Thielen, Head of Research at Matrixport, outlined a number of reasons why the ETH price was declining. As Thielen explains, while the inflows crossed $100 million on the first day, the Grayscale Ethereum fund had been suffering outflows. Just like with the Spot Bitcoin ETFs launch, the Grayscale ETH fund, which holds around $9 billion in ETH, began recording outflows. This is due to the fact that Grayscale’s management fees remain high with competitors offering fees as low as 0.19%. On the first day alone, $481 million flowed out of the fund, and $326 million followed the next day. In addition to this, the Mt. Gox distributions began around the time of the Spot Ethereum ETFs launch, so this even also put extra selling pressure on the crypto market. Just as the Bitcoin price did with the Spot Bitcoin ETFs, the ETH price has responded negatively to these outflows, leading to a price decline below $4,200. Will The ETH Price Recover From Here? Outflows from the Grayscale ETH fund since the launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs have been one of the major factors driving the ETH price decline. However, it is not the only bearish development that has emerged for the cryptocurrency. Thielen points out that the ETH price may have reached the top, using the daily stochastics indicator as a guide. Now, when the value of this indicator is low, it often means a buying opportunity and the price is hitting a low. Meanwhile, the value being high suggests that the ETH price may have hit its top. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Headed For $260,000 But This Must Happen First According to the report, the ETH price had hit a score of 92% in the days leading up to the Spot Ethereum ETFs launch. Usually, a score above 90% is bearish for the price as it means the cryptocurrency is currently in overbought territory. Subsequently, the value of the stochastic indicator is expected to decline as investors offload their holdings. So far, there have been a 5% decline from 92% to 87%, suggesting that there is still a long way to go before the ETH price stops bleeding. “Considering the recent rally and the potential overhang from Mt. Gox, the US earnings season, and the weak seasonals for August and September, it might make sense to press the Ethereum short a bit longer,” Markus Thielen said in closing. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price extended losses and tested the $3,080 support zone. ETH is recovering and might aim for a test of the $3,350 resistance zone. Ethereum tested $3,080 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading below $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $3,220 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,180 support zone. Ethereum Price Recovers above $3,200 Ethereum price extended losses below the $3,250 support zone. ETH even declined below $3,150 and tested the $3,080 support zone. A low is formed at $3,087 and the price is now rising but lacks momentum like Bitcoin. There was a move above the $3,200 resistance. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,500 swing high to the $3,087 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $3,220 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is still trading below $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there are more upsides, the price could face resistance near the $3,300 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,350 level, the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,500 swing high to the $3,087 low. The next major hurdle is near the $3,400 level. A close above the $3,400 level might send Ether toward the $3,500 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,550. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,720 resistance zone in the coming days. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,300 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $3,185. The first major support sits near the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,120 support might push the price toward $3,080. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,020 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,950. 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 – $3,185 Major Resistance Level – $3,350
Ethereum whales have been busy in the market, as on-chain data shows that these investors have been heavily accumulating the second-largest crypto token by market cap. This comes amid a price decline in ETH’s price, with history suggesting that the crypto token might suffer more price declines in the short term. Whales Accumulate More ETH Data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock shows that Ethereum Whales bought 297,670 ETH ($1 billion) on July 24. The previous day, these whales also bought almost 400,000 ETH. Further data shows an increase of over 28% in the inflows into these whales’ addresses in the last seven days. Related Reading: Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Shiba Inu Price Will Rise 119% In 5 Days The decline in outflows from these addresses further highlights these investors’ bullish sentiment towards Ethereum despite its underperformance. Outflows from these accounts have declined by over 14% in the last seven days and down by over 16% in the last 30 days. The large holders’ netflow metric on IntoTheBlock also highlights this wave of accumulation among Ethereum whales, as net flows have increased by over 313%. This means that these investors are heavily accumulating rather than opting to sell their ETH holdings. On-chain analytics platform Santiment noted that this significant increase in ETH’s whale activity is due to the Spot Ethereum ETFs, which began trading on July 23. The platform made this observation while revealing that since July 17, the amount of ETH transfers has exceeded over $100,000 in value, which is over 64% higher than the number of BTC transfers and over 126% higher than the USDT transfers on the Ethereum network. The Spot Ethereum ETFs had undoubtedly presented a bullish outlook for Ethereum even before they launched, as crypto analysts like RLinda predicted that ETH could rise to $4,000 thanks to these funds. As such, it is no surprise that Ethereum whales continue to accumulate the crypto token in anticipation of higher prices from ETH. The Spot Ethereum ETFs Launch Might Be A Headwind At First The Spot Ethereum ETFs were projected to be the catalyst that would spark a massive rally in ETH’s price, and that is likely to happen at some point. However, history suggests these funds may act as a headwind for Ethereum at first, similar to the fate that Bitcoin suffered immediately after the Spot Bitcoin ETFs launched earlier this year. Related Reading: Analyst Says Solana Price Will Surge 1,000% To $1,800, Here’s When Bitcoin experienced significant price declines, largely thanks to the outflows from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). A similar situation is already playing out for ETH with Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE). Interestingly, Grayscale’s ETHE experienced a net outflow of $484.1 million on day 1 of trading, much larger than the net outflows GBTC experienced on day 1, and GBTC is bigger. Considering this, Ethereum could face significant selling pressure from Grayscale’s ETHE. Data from Farside Investors shows that the Spot Ethereum ETF experienced a net outflow of $326.9 million on July 24 (day 2), likely just the start of the massive outflows that could eventually pour out from the fund. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price started a major decline from the $3,500 resistance zone. ETH is down over 8% and might continue to decline toward the $3,120 support. Ethereum is gaining bearish pace from the $3,500 resistance zone. The price is trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key declining channel with support at $3,380 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down toward the $3,120 support zone. Ethereum Price Dives Below $3,350 Ethereum price failed to start a fresh increase above the $3,500 resistance zone. ETH started a fresh decline and traded below the $3,400 support zone. It declined by over 8% more than Bitcoin. There was a break below a key declining channel with support at $3,380 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even declined below the $3,200 level and tested $3,180. A low is formed near $3,183 and the price is showing signs of more losses. Ethereum is now trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,500 swing high to the $3,183 low at $3,250. The first major resistance is near the $3,300 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,350 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,500 swing high to the $3,183 low. A close above the $3,350 level might send Ether toward the $3,380 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,425. An upside break above the $3,425 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,500 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,250 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,180. The first major support sits near the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,150 support might push the price toward $3,080. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,020 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,950. 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 – $3,150 Major Resistance Level – $3,250
Ethereum price failed to continue higher above the $3,500 resistance zone. ETH corrected gains and is now trading in a range above the $3,400 level. Ethereum is consolidating below the $3,500 resistance zone. The price is trading below $3,480 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key declining channel forming with resistance at $3,470 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if there is a clear move above the $3,500 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Stuck In A Range Below $3,550 Ethereum price failed to extend gains above the $3,550 resistance zone. ETH corrected gains and traded below the $3,500 level like Bitcoin. The bears were able to push the price below the $3,450 level. A low is formed near $3,390 and the price is rising. There was a move above the $3,420 level. The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,540 swing high to the $3,390 low. However, the bears are active near the $3,500 level. They failed to clear the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,540 swing high to the $3,390 low. There is also a key declining channel forming with resistance at $3,470 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading below $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $3,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,500 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,520 level. A close above the $3,520 level might send Ether toward the $3,550 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,650. An upside break above the $3,650 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,800 resistance zone. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $3,420. The first major support sits near the $3,400 zone. A clear move below the $3,400 support might push the price toward $3,340. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,320 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,250. 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 – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,500
Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) began trading on Tuesday, generating significant volume within the first 2 hours of trading. Interestingly, the Ethereum ETFs ranked among the top 1% regarding ETF volume. Related Reading: Analyst Says Solana Price Will Surge 1,000% To $1,800, Here’s When Ethereum ETFs Surpass Traditional Launch Volumes According to Bloomberg ETF expert Eric Balchunas, the ETH ETFs traded $361 million in the first 90 minutes on launch day, surpassing the typical volume seen at the launch of traditional ETFs. Blachunas said: Here’s where we at after 90 minutes. $361m total. As a group that number would rank them about 15th overall in ETF volume (about what $TLT and $EEM trade), which is Top 1%. But again compared to a normal ETF launch, which rarely see more than $1m on Day One, all of them have cleared that number and then some. Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at asset manager VanEck, highlighted the significance of these figures in the first hours of trading, noting that Ethereum ETFs saw more than 50% of trading volume compared to Bitcoin’s $610 million on day one, indicating strong investor interest in Ethereum. However, how these numbers will fare at the close remains to be seen. Bitcoin ETFs saw $4.6 billion in volume on their first day of trading in January, which may indicate the future performance of these newly approved index funds for the second-largest cryptocurrency on the market. ETH’s Price Targets Soar Crypto analyst Doctor Profit shared a report highlighting a potentially massive parabolic move for Ethereum’s price this year in the wake of the expected inflows in the new Ethereum ETF market. While some anticipate a correction due to the “sell the news” phenomenon, Doctor Profit argues that the market has already factored in the ETF launch but has yet to consider the significant inflows of USD that will flood into the Ethereum ETFs. With Ethereum’s market cap being three times smaller than Bitcoin’s, Doctor Profit believes that every dollar invested in ETH is expected to have three times the price impact compared to Bitcoin, positioning Ethereum favorably for substantial price gains. Furthermore, the analyst contends that while Ethereum’s Grayscale ETH Fund sell pressure is comparable to the Bitcoin ETF launch, the impact is expected to be less severe. Related Reading: Helium (HNT) Rockets In Value With 41% Rally – Here’s Why Looking ahead, Doctor Profit has set expected price targets for Ethereum in the coming months, including a potential target between $4,500 and $5,500 by Q3 2024, indicating steady but modest growth. Moving into Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, the price range is expected to expand from $5,500 to $8,000. However, it is in Q2 2025 that Ethereum is expected to significantly jump, with price targets ranging from $8,000 to $14,000. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $3,444, showing sideways movement with no significant change from yesterday’s price, despite the hype surrounding the launch of the ETF market. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum price is still struggling to clear the $3,500 resistance zone. ETH is now consolidating and might make another attempt to clear $3,550. Ethereum is consolidating below the $3,550 resistance zone. The price is trading above $3,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,440 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if there is a clear move above the $3,500 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Holds Gains Above $3,450 Ethereum price remained in a bullish zone above the $3,420 resistance zone. ETH made another attempt to clear the $3,550 resistance zone but failed like Bitcoin. The price reacted to the downside and tested the $3,425 level. A low is formed near $3,427 and the price is rising. There was a move above the $3,450 level. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,563 swing high to the $3,427 low. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,440 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading above $3,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the price stays above the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, it could attempt a fresh increase. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $3,500 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,563 swing high to the $3,427 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,550 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,565 level. A close above the $3,565 level might send Ether toward the $3,650 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,720. An upside break above the $3,720 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,800 resistance zone in the coming days. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start another pullback. Initial support on the downside is near $3,460. The first major support sits near the $3,440 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $3,440 support might push the price toward $3,420. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,350 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,320. 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 – $3,440 Major Resistance Level – $3,550
With the Spot Ethereum ETFs expected to begin trading on Tuesday, July 23, expectations for the ETH price have shot up drastically. Numerous analysts and market experts have come forward to predict that it would be a great development for the ETH price, pushing it to new all-time highs. However, one analyst has warned investors […]
Crypto analyst Crypto Kaleo has explained why he believes Bitcoin will continue outperforming Ethereum in the short term. He made this assertion based on his belief that the Spot Ethereum ETFs will not instantly have the impact that many expect it to have on ETH’s price. Bitcoin Will Continue To Outperform Ethereum For Now Crypto […]
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has confirmed the launch date for Spot Ethereum ETFs, revealing when five Spot ETH ETFs will commence trading in the crypto market. CBOE Finalizes Launch Date For Spot Ethereum ETFs On July 19, the CBOE released a new issue notification on its official website concerning the launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs trading. According to the notification, five Spot ETH ETFs will begin trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange on July 23, 2024, pending regulatory effectiveness. Previously, analysts, including Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, had predicted that Spot ETH ETFs could start trading on July 2. However, Balchunas has since revised his forecast, suggesting in another X (formerly Twitter) post that ETH ETFs would likely launch on July 18. Related Reading: Crypto Market Rebounds From Lows, But Why Are Cardano Holders Suffering Losses? Amid the fluctuating timelines for Spot Ethereum’s debut, the CBOE’s confirmation carries significant weight, aligning with the summer launch date projected by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The adjustment to a July 23 launch date is partly due to delays from several Spot Ethereum ETF issuers, who have needed to amend and resubmit their S-1 registration forms to the SEC for review and approval. The five Spot ETH ETFs set to begin trading on July 23 include Fidelity Ethereum ETF Fund (FETH), Ark 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH), Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV), and Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH). The launch of these Spot Ethereum ETFs represents a significant milestone in the crypto market, providing investors the opportunity to gain exposure to ETH without the significant risks of volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the introduction of Spot Ethereum ETFs is set to bring greater diversification in the crypto market, offering investors a new trading option beyond Spot Bitcoin ETFs. While CBOE’s confirmation of Spot Ethereum ETFs launch is a promising development for the crypto market, the real focus will be on the performance and demand of these ETFs, as their success could set a precedent for more crypto ETF filings in the future. Will ETH ETFs Match Bitcoin ETFs Demand Post Launch? The performance of Ethereum Spot ETFs has been a hot topic in the crypto space, as analysts constantly analyze whether the demand for ETH ETFs could potentially match or even surpass that of Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Related Reading: Can Burns Send The Shiba Inu And LUNC Price To $0.01? Expert Chimes In Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, predicts that Ethereum Spot ETFs will be a resounding success, gathering about $15 billion in new assets within the first 18 months in the market. The Bitwise CIO also stated that the demand for ETH ETFs will surge significantly, potentially propelling the price of ETH to a $5,000 all time high. In contrast, Samson Mow, the CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company, believes that Spot Ethereum ETFs will not be as bullish as Spot Bitcoin ETFs. He further added that Ether ETFs will massively underperform Bitcoin ETFs in the market. While there are differing opinions regarding the success of Spot Ethereum ETFs, it remains uncertain just how well these investment products will perform following its launch. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
As the July 23 deadline for launching the spot Ethereum ETF (exchange-traded fund) market approaches, asset management firms have disclosed their management fees, signaling the imminent approval of applications by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BlackRock’s Fee Cut Strategy According to BlackRock’s amended S-1 registration statement filed on Wednesday, the asset management giant […]
Ethereum price failed to clear the $3,500 resistance zone. ETH is consolidating above the $3,380 support and might attempt another increase. Ethereum is correcting gains and struggling near the $3,500 zone. The price is trading above $3,380 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,375 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise unless there is a close below the $3,350 support. Ethereum Price Fails To Surpass $3,500 Ethereum price made another attempt to clear the $3,500 resistance zone. ETH struggled to continue higher above $3,500 and started a downside correction like Bitcoin. There was a move below the $3,450 and $3,420 levels. The price even dipped below $3,400 and tested $3,375. A low is formed at $3,376 and the price is consolidating above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,516 swing high to the $3,376 high. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,375 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading above $3,375 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $3,450 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,516 swing high to the $3,376 high. The first major resistance is near the $3,480 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,500 level. A close above the $3,500 level might send Ether toward the $3,550 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,640. An upside break above the $3,640 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,750 resistance zone in the coming days. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,450 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,380 and the trend line. The first major support sits near the $3,350 zone. A clear move below the $3,350 support might push the price toward $3,270. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,220 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,150. 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 – $3,380 Major Resistance Level – $3,450
Ethereum (ETH) is up in the last 24 hours. This is thanks to a recent development suggesting that the Spot Ethereum ETFs are set to launch anytime soon. These funds are expected to positively impact ETH’s price, with the second-largest crypto token poised to reach new highs. Why ETH Is Up Today Ethereum experienced a price surge following Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas’ revelation that the Spot Ethereum ETFs could begin trading by July 23. Balchunas mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has gotten back to the fund issuers and asked them to submit their final S-1 filings by July 22. Related Reading: Analyst Says Solana Price Could Rise 450% To $840 – Here Are The Drivers The SEC also asked them to request effectiveness on July 22 so they can launch on July 23. Therefore, the Spot Ethereum ETFs should launch by next week, provided there are no “unforeseeable” last-minute issues, as noted by Balchunas. The launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs is undoubtedly bullish for ETH, giving the amount of new money set to flow into its ecosystem through these funds. Crypto research firm K33 predicted that these Spot Ethereum ETFs could attract as much as $4.8 billion in their first five months of trading. In line with this, crypto analysts predict that Ethereum could record massive gains thanks to these inflows. Crypto analyst Linda recently predicted that the crypto token could rise to as high as $4,000 soon enough. Other analysts, like Altcoin Sherpa, have also predicted that ETH will hit $4,000 soon. Meanwhile, crypto analyst and trader Tyler Durden has provided a more bullish prediction for ETH, stating that the crypto token will rise to $10,000 “just the way the chips have fallen.” The crypto analyst alluded to the Spot Ethereum ETFs as what will spark such a parabolic move for Ethereum. He claimed that institutional investors had put so much effort into ensuring that the Spot Ethereum ETFs were approved and that they would ensure that they made money from these funds while pumping ETH’s price. What The Spot Ethereum ETFs Mean For Altcoins The Spot Ethereum ETFs launch is also expected to spark massive moves for other altcoins and is likely to kickstart the altcoin season. Crypto analyst Crypto Rover advised market participants to prepare accordingly, boldly asserting that altcoin season will start once the Spot Ethereum ETFs begin trading. Related Reading: JPMorgan Says Crypto Liquidations Will End And Bitcoin Bull Market Will Begin, Here’s When From a technical perspective, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto mentioned that altcoins are ready to make major moves to the upside as Bitcoin’s dominance drops. Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto also stated that the macro short-term correction for altcoins is about to end, meaning that the Spot Ethereum ETFs could be the catalyst that sparks a bullish reversal. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at around $3,300, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price gained pace above the $3,350 resistance zone. ETH even tested $3,500 and aims for more upsides in the near term. Ethereum is showing strength and tested the $3,500 level. The price is trading above $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise above the $3,500 and $3,550 resistance levels. Ethereum Price Climbs 10%, Bulls In Action Ethereum price started a major increase above the $3,250 resistance zone. ETH even climbed above the $3,350 resistance to move further into a positive zone. Finally, there was a move above the $3,440 resistance, like Bitcoin. It tested the $3,500 resistance zone. A high was formed at $3,497 and the price is now consolidating gains. The bulls seem to be active well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $3,085 swing low to the $3,497 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $3,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,500 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,550 level. A close above the $3,550 level might send Ether toward the $3,650 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,720. An upside break above the $3,720 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,880 resistance zone in the coming days. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near $3,400. The first major support sits near the $3,320 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $3,320 support might push the price toward $3,270 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $3,085 swing low to the $3,497 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,220 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,150. 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 – $3,320 Major Resistance Level – $3,500
Crypto analyst Linda has made a bullish case for Ethereum (ETH), predicting that the second-largest crypto token by market cap could rise to $4,000. The analyst also explained what could lead to such a price surge. Why Ethereum Could Reach $4,000 In a post shared on TradingView, Linda highlighted the potential approval of the Spot Ethereum ETFs as one factor that could trigger a move to $4,000 for Ethereum. She noted that the sentiment around these funds is positive, with traders waiting for news from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: Bitcoin Accumulation: Who’s Been Buying Up All The BTC Dumped By The German Government? These Spot Ethereum ETFs are expected to be approved anytime soon based on predictions made by market experts, including Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart. Similarly to Linda’s prediction, other crypto analysts like Michael van de Poppe have predicted that the Spot Ethereum ETFs will spark a massive rally for Ethereum. Meanwhile, from a technical perspective, Linda noted that Ethereum’s outlook is bullish and supports the crypto token’s potential rise to $4,000. She claimed that the trigger area for buyers was at $3,200. In line with this, she believes that further final consolidation of the price above the 200-day moving average and a breakout above $3,200 will “become the reason for strengthening,” with a potential price target between $4,000 and $4,800 in sight. On local timeframes, Linda also stated that there are “prerequisites for a bullish mood,” especially on the daily timeframe, where the analyst noted that a rebound from strong support is forming. Based on her analysis, Linda claimed that the overall outlook for Ethereum points to a further rise to $4,000. Ethereum’s Chart Identical To Bitcoin’s Before ETF Launch Crypto analyst Crypto Rover recently mentioned that Ethereum’s chart is identical to Bitcoin’s before the Spot Bitcoin ETFs launched. Based on this, the crypto analyst was suggesting that Ethereum could make a similar run to the one the flagship crypto enjoyed after the Bitcoin ETFs were approved. In another X post, the analyst stated that the Spot Ethereum ETFs would be approved, meaning that Ethereum’s price rally could already be on the horizon. ETH’s price surge is expected to happen thanks to the inflows the Spot Ethereum ETFs will record. Crypto research firm K33 predicts these funds could attract as much as $4.8 billion in their first five months of trading. Related Reading: Why Did The Cardano Price Surge 17% Amid The Crypto Market Crash? Crypto analyst Leon Waidmann also highlighted how these Spot Ethereum ETFs will spark a massive rally for Ethereum, stating that institutional investors will likely take a huge chunk of Ethereum’s dwindling supply once these funds begin trading. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at around $3,300, up almost 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com