Ethereum price started a fresh upward move above the $2,420 resistance. ETH traded close to $2,500 and is now consolidating gains. Ethereum started another increase from the $2,320 resistance. The price is trading above $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,385 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must clear the $2,480 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum Price Surges Over 8% Ethereum price remained well-supported and extended its increase, beating Bitcoin. ETH was able to clear the $2,350 and $2,420 resistance levels. There was a sharp move, and the price gained nearly 10%. It traded close to the $2,500 resistance zone. A high was formed at $2,493 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the $2,460 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,277 swing low to the $2,493 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,440 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,385 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,277 swing low to the $2,493 high. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,500 level. The next key resistance is near $2,550. An upside break above the $2,550 resistance might call for more gains. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,650 resistance zone in the near term. The next hurdle sits near the $2,750 level or $2,800. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,480 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near $2,440. The first major support sits near the $2,385 zone and the trend line zone. A clear move below the $2,385 support might push the price toward $2,320. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,200. 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 – $2,385 Major Resistance Level – $2,500
Ethereum holders are definitely being tested by some tough times, with recent price action failing to create a bullish perspective for the digital asset. One of the major disappointments has been the performance of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which were launched in the U.S. with great fanfare. These ETFs were seen by numerous market participants as the key that could unlock significant upward movement for Ethereum. Since their introduction, they have not delivered the expected results, leaving investors frustrated. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, a popular crypto index fund manager, continues to maintain a positive ETH outlook. According to him, Ethereum is still at the forefront of blockchain applications that are seeing breakthrough success. This Is Not The End For Ethereum The lack of positive momentum in the Ethereum market has been enough to shake the confidence of seasoned investors. The combination of uncertain macroeconomic factors, rising competition from Solana and other blockchains, and the unmet expectations surrounding the Ethereum ETFs has contributed to the pessimistic outlook for the digital asset. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin All-Time High Only A Month Away After Breaking $60,000 Among the optimists is Matt Hougan, who shared his views in a recent memo. Hougan has maintained a bullish outlook on Ethereum, standing firm in his belief that the current challenges are only temporary and that the asset still has the potential to rebound. Hougan argues that although Ethereum has fallen behind Bitcoin and Solana’s year-to-date growth of 38% and 31%, respectively, the cryptocurrency’s long-term prospects remain strong. In his memo, Hougan highlighted ETH’s continued dominance as the leading blockchain for decentralized applications (dApps), stating that it retains the lion’s share of activity among developers building on blockchain technology. He went as far as to liken Ethereum to the “Microsoft of blockchains.” To support his claim, Hougan pointed to notable examples of Ethereum’s adoption by major companies. One such example is BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, which launched in March 2024 and now has more than $500 million in assets under management. Another example is Nike’s Web3 gear platform called .Swoosh. Ethereum has the most active developers and users. As such, Hougan believes the blockchain will be first on the radar of the next large traditional company wanting to do a blockchain product. Related Reading: October To Remember: Descending Broadening Wedge Says Bitcoin Is Going To $90,000 What’s Next For ETH? According to Hougan, Ethereum is a contrarian bet for the rest of the year. What this basically means is that he expects Ethereum to go against the ongoing market sentiment and surprise many investors with a bullish run by the end of the year. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $2,440 and is up by 5.2% in the past 24 hours. This recent uptick brings Ethereum close to testing a key resistance level at $2,450 once again. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Recent Ethereum price action saw ETH reaching another low of $2,150 on September 6, raising concerns of a more severe drop towards the $2,000 price level. Although these concerns were eased with a subsequent bounce to $2,460 on September 13, Ethereum remains largely in a downtrend, with a triple-bottom price formation now shaping up. Interestingly, this triple bottom formation is not new for Ethereum. As technical analysis points out, the current price action seems to repeat a similar playout in mid-2021. Ethereum Fractal Suggests Rally In Q4 According to a technical analysis by crypto analyst CryptoBullet on social media platform X, Ethereum is shaping up to form a triple bottom price formation on the 1D candlestick time frame. While the third bottom has yet to be fully completed, the analyst draws attention to a similar pattern that unfolded between June and August 2021. Related Reading: Analyst Identifies $0.75 As Most Crucial Target For XRP Price In The Campaign For $1 During those three months, Ethereum’s price fluctuated up and down to create three distinct lows just above the $1,675 mark. After the third low was established, Ethereum experienced a significant bullish rally that propelled it to break through and establish its current all-time high. This upward movement became even more pronounced after a fractal pattern emerged in August 2021, signaling a strong momentum shift. Recent market dynamics have prompted Ethereum to create two bottoms of around $2,150 in August and September. Interestingly, a recent rejection at the $2,450 resistance has seen Ethereum pushing on a decline. This has prompted analyst CryptoBullet to highlight the possibility of a third low in October, thereby completing the triple bottom formation. Price formations in cryptocurrency markets are known to repeat over time, often following patterns that can help traders anticipate future movements. While no two market conditions are exactly the same, studying past price movements provides valuable insights into what may happen in the future. A similar playout of the 2021 price action puts on a similar surge for Ethereum in Q4 2024. Notably, the analyst envisioned a rally towards the $3,700 price level. What’s Next For ETH? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,320 and continues to exhibit a weak short-term outlook. If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,340 resistance, it could start another decline towards $2,150. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Competitor FLOKI Forms Falling Wedge That Could Trigger 54% Breakout This weak performance and outlook are even more pronounced compared with Bitcoin. As such, Ethereum/Bitcoin is now at its lowest level since April 2021, a staggering 41-month low. Most of this lackluster action has also been exacerbated by selloffs from a few large holders. For instance, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently came under scrutiny for selling $2.2 million worth of Ethereum. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is experiencing increasing bearish sentiment in its futures market, according to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant analyst ShayanBTC. The analyst reported on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform that Ethereum’s futures market has shown its lowest funding rates of 2024. This trend indicates that traders in the perpetual futures market are currently less optimistic about Ethereum’s short-term price movements. Related Reading: Ethereum Sees Massive Outflows from Derivatives: What Does This Mean For ETH? Ethereum Declining Funding Rates And Market Implications According to ShayanBTC, the 50-day moving average of Ethereum’s funding rates has been on a consistent downward trend, indicating a persistent bearish outlook among futures traders. For context, funding rates in perpetual futures contracts are payments made between long and short traders based on the difference between perpetual futures and spot prices. When funding rates are positive, it implies that long traders pay short traders, suggesting bullish sentiment. Conversely, negative funding rates mean short traders pay long traders, signaling a more bearish market stance. In the case of Ethereum, the current negative trend in funding rates highlights a lack of buying interest in the perpetual futures market. Shayan noted: For Ethereum to recover and reach higher price levels, demand in the perpetual futures market must increase. If the current trend of negative funding rates continues, it is likely that Ethereum will experience further price declines in the mid-term. Is A Rally Still Possible? The impact of these bearish funding rates has been quite evident in Ethereum’s recent performance. So far, the cryptocurrency has experienced a consistent decline, dropping by 4.9% in the past 24 hours alone. This decline has dragged Ethereum’s price below the $2,300 mark, compounding its losses over the past month to more than 10%. The persistent bearishness is partly attributed to the “lack of buying interest” in the futures market, as noted by the CryptoQuant analyst. Despite the negative sentiment in the futures market, some analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum’s potential for a rebound. One such analyst, Koroush AK, expressed a more positive outlook, suggesting that Ethereum is due for a significant bounce. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts $4,000 Mid-Term Target for Ethereum, Declares End to ETH Correction Koroush pointed to higher time frames, highlighting the 100-week moving average and the key psychological support level at $2,000 as potential catalysts for a recovery. He anticipates a 10-20% bounce for Ethereum in the coming weeks despite the current market conditions. $ETH Ethereum due a large bounce. Zooming out and looking at the higher time frames; -100 week moving average -Key psychological support ($2000) Expecting a 10-20% bounce over next few weeks. pic.twitter.com/THPPc99oMf — Koroush AK (@KoroushAK) September 16, 2024 Notably, while negative funding rates often reflect a bearish market sentiment, they can also be early indicators of potential market recovery. Negative rates can result in short liquidation cascades, where short positions are forced to close, leading to a sharp price reversal. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Today’s Ethereum-Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) trading pair slid below 0.04, a level last seen in April 2021. The declining ETH/BTC ratio could have multiple implications for the wider altcoin market. Altcoins Might Suffer Due To Weak Ethereum One of the key indicators to gauge the resiliency of the altcoin market is the ETH/BTC ratio. The ratio essentially tracks the relative price strength of Ethereum against Bitcoin and is widely considered a metric that could indicate the future potential price action of altcoins. As of September 16, 2024, the ETH/BTC ratio sits at 0.039, a level it last touched 3 years ago in April 2021. In fact, after hitting a high of 0.088 in December 2021, the ETH/BTC ratio has been on a long-lasting decline, barring the occasional dead cat bounce, before further eroding in value. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Nosedives Over 5%, Pressure Mounts on Bulls Regarding altcoin price action, a surging ETH/BTC ratio indicates that Ethereum is performing well against Bitcoin. Conversely, a declining ratio suggests that Bitcoin outperforms Ethereum and other altcoins, which could trigger a shift in confidence away from Ethereum toward Bitcoin. As a result, the wider crypto market might witness a sell-off in altcoins as capital seeks more stable and better-performing assets. Currently, Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) sits at 57.78%, and it can be observed that the metric has been on a steady uptrend since November 2022. An increase in BTC.D further solidifies a weakening altcoin market, hinting that liquidity is exiting small-cap tokens, which might lead to volatile price action and quick price drawdowns. It’s worth highlighting that the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of Ethereum exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) didn’t quite turn out to be as significant an event for ETH price as it did for BTC. Data from crypto ETF tracker SoSoValue shows that the cumulative net outflow for US Ethereum ETFs is $581 million, while the net inflow for US Bitcoin ETFs is $17.3 billion. Can Ethereum Price Change Its Momentum? Ethereum is exchanging hands at $2,282, a price level it last touched in January 2024. Notably, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap briefly touched the $3,900 mark, before losing all its gains. Most recently, it was reported that 112,000 ETH was moved to crypto exchanges in one day, suggesting that investors might not be too keen on holding ETH while its price relative to Bitcoin weakens. Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Triangle Formation Hints At A Double Bottom: Breakout and New ATH? Some experts opine that now might be a good time to convert BTC holdings to ETH as they see a potential 180% surge in the battered ETH/BTC ratio. The continual selling pressure on Ethereum has also moved ETH to oversold territory, giving hope to ETH holders that the digital asset has likely bottomed and might soon see a strong price recovery. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from Tradingview.com
Ethereum is wavy when writing as bulls struggle to build momentum and push the coin above the immediate resistance levels at around $2,400 and $2,800. Even so, most ETH holders are upbeat, expecting prices to turn around the corner and soar, even breaking above July highs of around $3,500. 61% Of ETH Holders In The Money Amid this development and the general lull, IntoTheBlock data shows that 61% of all ETH holders are in the money. That over 50% of all ETH holders are in green despite the coin shedding nearly 35% from July highs and nearly 45% from 2024 highs points to resilience, especially in the face of determined bears. Related Reading: Glassnode Founders Say Bitcoin Crash To $37,000 Wouldn’t Be A Bad Thing, Here’s Why Technically, the resilience among ETH holders indicates a wave of optimism sweeping through its ecosystem. According to IntoTheBlock, this development means that at current levels, more ETH holders are making money, way higher than in bear market cycles. Then, profitability tends to fall drastically. For context, IntoTheBlock analysts note that during the 2019/2020 period, when prices fell, the percentage of profitable holders at one point dropped to as low as 10%. Additionally, in the last bear run, the percentage of ETH holders making money fell to 46%. However, this was way higher than the 3% when ETH prices dumped to as low as 3% in the depth of the 2018 bear run. Ethereum Holders Confident, Support Lies At $2,290 And $2,360 ETH’s profitability percentage has evolved over the years, pointing to a maturing market where holders are still confident about what lies ahead. According to Dune data, there are 128,804,395 ETH in the circulating supply. Out of this, the top 1,000 addresses control over 49.1 million or 38.15%. If IntoTheBlock data is anything to go by, most of these whales are in the green, making money. Accordingly, they won’t be incentivized to sell, increasing pressure on ETH. Related Reading: Solana Losses Ground, Drops Below $137 As Bearish Momentum Builds Looking closer at on-chain data, one analyst notes that ETH has a critical support at between $2,290 and $2,360. In this zone, nearly 1.9 million addresses were bought and currently hold approximately 52.3 million ETH. Millions of ETH were bought at this level, meaning it is a critical loading zone. If broken, the analyst predicts sharp losses that will drop the coin below August lows to $1,800 in a bear trend continuation formation. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
An analyst has explained how losing this on-chain demand zone could cause Ethereum to witness a crash to as low as $1,800. Ethereum Is Currently Retesting A Major On-Chain Support Zone In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about how Ethereum is looking like in terms of investor cost basis distribution right now, citing data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock. In the above chart, the dots represent the amount of ETH that was last purchased by investors or addresses inside the corresponding price range. As is visible, the $2,292 to $2,359 range stands out in terms of the size of its dot, suggesting that some heavy buying had occurred between these levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Spikes After Mild Price Jump: Crowd Too Excited Too Quickly? More specifically, almost 52.3 million ETH was acquired by 1.9 million addresses inside this range. Since Ethereum is currently retesting the range, all these investors would be just breaking-even on their investment. To any investor, their cost basis is naturally an important level and thus, they may be more prone to making some kind of move when a retest of it happens. For ranges that host the acquisition level of only a small amount of holders, though, any reaction resulting from a retest isn’t anything too relevant for the wider market. In the case of price ranges that are huge demand zones, however, a retest can cause visible fluctuations in the asset’s price. The aforementioned Ethereum range naturally belongs to this category. As for how exactly a retest of a large demand zone would affect the cryptocurrency, the answer lies in investor psychology. Retests that take place from above, that is, of investors who were in profit just before the retest, generally produce a buying reaction in the market. This is because these holders may believe the asset will go up again in the future, so getting to buy more at their cost basis can appear like a profitable opportunity. As Ethereum is currently retesting the $2,292 to $2,359 range, it’s possible it may feel support and find a rebound. In the scenario that a break under it takes place, however, the cryptocurrency’s price may be in danger. From the chart, it’s apparent that the ranges below this demand zone only carry the cost basis of a small amount of investors, so they may not be able to prevent a further decline in the asset. Related Reading: Legendary Bitcoin Puell Multiple Finally Enters ‘Buy’ Territory “If this demand zone breaks, we could see a sell-off driving ETH toward $1,800,” notes the analyst. A drawdown to this level from the current price would mean a crash of more than 21% for the coin. It now remains to be seen how the Ethereum price will develop in the coming days and if the on-chain support zone will hold. ETH Price After retracing its recovery from the last few days, Ethereum is back at $2,300, which is inside the aforementioned price range. Featured image from Dall-E, IntoTheBlock.com, chart from TradingView.com
The Ethereum price has been one of the major talking points in the crypto space lately, having been under significant bearish pressure in recent weeks. However, the second-largest cryptocurrency seems to be on a recovery path following its first positive weekly performance in more than a month. Recent on-chain data shows that significant amounts of ETH tokens have made their way to centralized exchanges in the past day. The question now is — could this hamper the recent progress shown by the Ethereum price? Here’s How Rising Exchange Inflow Affects Ethereum Price Prominent crypto pundit Ali Martinez took to the X platform to reveal that Ethereum investors have been moving their assets to centralized exchanges in the past 24 hours. This on-chain observation is based on the CryptoQuant exchange reserve metric, which monitors the total amount of a particular cryptocurrency on all exchanges. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Heading For A Bear Market? Analysts Weigh In On The Price Struggles Typically, the value of this metric increases when investors make more deposits than withdrawals of a token (Ether, in this case) into a centralized exchange. On the flip side, when the exchange reserve metric falls, it implies that the holders are moving their assets out of crypto exchanges. When investors move their assets from self-custodial wallets to centralized exchanges, it is often because they intend to use the platforms’ services, which include selling. As a result, an increase in the exchange reserve metric is often associated with increasing selling pressure. According to data from CryptoQuant, more than 112,000 ETH (worth around $257.6 million) were transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges in the last 24 hours. The movement of these significant Ether amounts could trigger downward pressure on the Ethereum price. Considering its delicate position at the moment, bearish circumstances, such as rising exchange inflows, could hinder the Ethereum price’s newly found momentum. Nonetheless, it is worth noting there has not been such an effect on ETH’s price in the past day. On the contrary, the altcoin is up by more than 3% while looking to breach the $2,500 level. Are Investors Fleeing The Market? The latest on-chain data shows that investors might be flooding out of the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. According to Ali Martinez, over $2.6 billion has flowed out of the two largest cryptocurrencies in the last seven days. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Whales Securing Gains After 10% Upswing: What’s Next? This revelation is based on Glassnode’s aggregate market realized value net position change metric. And it somewhat supports the earlier notion that investors might be offloading their Ether tokens. Moreover, this outflow of capital could spell more trouble for the crypto market, specifically the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. Featured image created with Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Ethereum is struggling to break through key resistance levels, even after the recent crypto market surge led by Bitcoin. While ETH’s price remains under pressure, there’s encouraging news for investors. Recent data from IntoTheBlock highlights Ethereum’s continued dominance in decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, reinforcing its position as a major player in the DeFi space. Related […]
Ethereum is under pressure at spot rates. As of September 12, the second most valuable coin struggled for momentum and stuck below $2,400. The daily chart shows that ETH is selling off steadily, and the zone between $2,400 and $2,800 is proving to be a strong liquidation region. Ethereum Revenue Falls To May 2020 Levels […]
On-chain data shows the Ethereum Whales have continued to accumulate more cryptocurrency as their supply share has risen. Ethereum Whales Now Hold Around 43% Of The Entire Supply In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock shared an update on how the Ethereum supply concentration has been looking for the major holder […]
Much like Bitcoin (BTC), the price of Ethereum (ETH) has been trading significantly sideways lately. Due to this downtrend, a legendary crypto analyst has offered some insights into Ethereum’s price movements, predicting that in the next three months, the pioneer altcoin could see its price hit a bottom. Ethereum To Hit Price Bottom By December Benjamin Cowen, the founder of ITC Crypto and a prominent crypto analyst, has published a YouTube video discussing Ethereum’s price movements, highlighting a potential correlation between ETH’s price declines with the rising United States (US) unemployment rates. Related Reading: Ethereum Forms Falling Wedge Pattern That Could Send Price To $3,000 Historically, the rate of unemployment within the US tends to peak in the month of December, and Ethereum has experienced a price bottom during the same month in both 2016, and 2019. With the unemployment rate currently rising in the US, Cowen suggests that a continuation of this economic trend could lead to a peak in December 2024, potentially coinciding with a price bottom for Ethereum. For the past few months, the price of Ethereum has been on an unusual downward trend, crashing by over 20% earlier this year and dipping below $3,000. The cryptocurrency had mirrored Bitcoin’s price declines, bleeding red almost immediately after the broader market turned bearish. Despite the launch of Spot Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), ETH has failed to gain enough momentum to propel its price to previous highs. Considering the cryptocurrency’s extensive decline trend, Cowen predicts that Ethereum could witness a 50% decline soon. Although the analyst did concede that the projected decline might not be as severe as a 50% drop, he remains convinced that some degree of decline, even if mild, is probable. As a result, Cowen has set a new target for Etheruem’s price by December, predicting that the pioneer cryptocurrency could see its price dropping to $1,200 from its current value. While drawing parallels between Etheruem’s price actions in 2019 and 2024, Cowen further suggested in an X (formerly Twitter) post that ETH might temporarily fall below its recently formed a wedge pattern before finding a price bottom. The analyst believes that after Ethereum hits its price bottom, the cryptocurrency could be on the road to a significant price recovery. As of writing, CoinMarketCap’s data reveals that Ethereum’s price is trading at $2,354, reflecting a slight uptick of 1.26% in the last 24 hours. Selling Pressures Increase For ETH Amidst price declines and broader market volatility, Ethereum has also been experiencing an increase in selling pressures. On September 10, Lookonchain reported that MetaAlpha, a hedging and trading service company, had executed another major transaction in a deposit of 10,000 ETH tokens valued at $23.45 million. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Will Rise 3,600% To $3.7, Here’s When Over the past four days, the company has moved a total of $33,589 ETH, worth about $77.55 million, to the Binance crypto exchange in the past four days. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the Ethereum ecosystem recently sold another 100 ETH tokens, bringing its total ETH sales since January to 2,616 ETH. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Recent developments show that Ethereum has entered oversold territory. This is undoubtedly a bullish development for the second-largest crypto by market cap, as it looks set for a price rally that could send it as high as $6,000. ETH Ready For Liftoff Having Entered Oversold Territory Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto suggested in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Ethereum is ready for liftoff, having entered oversold territory. He noted that historically, ETH sees a rally or a short-term pump whenever the relative strength index (RSI) is in or near oversold territory on the 3-day chart. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Recovery To $0.000081 ATH Levels Still In Play While it remains to be seen whether it will be a rally or just a short-term pump, Titan of Crypto added that an upward movement looks to be around the corner for Ethereum either way. The accompanying chart the crypto analyst shared showed that ETH could reach $6,000 if it is a price rally, while the crypto will at least reach $3,000 if it is just a short-term pump. Crypto analyst Crypto Wolf also recently shared an Ethereum update and noted that sentiment is at rock bottom and herd interest in ETH is fading. He added that according to his updated chart, TH is likely approaching a bottom. In line with this, he called for patience as Ethereum will experience a bullish reversal once it finds a bottom. His accompanying chart showed that Ethereum could rise to $2,900 following a price recovery and will set its sights on $5,600 if it breaks the resistance at $3,900. Crypto analyst Poisedon also hinted at an imminent price recovery for ETH, asserting that manipulation is done and that it is time for expansion. Poseidon’s accompanying chart indicated that ETH must reclaim $2,600 if the market structure is to shift to the upside. Based on the crypto analyst’s analysis, this shift to the upside could send Ethereum as high as $3,200 in the short term. Spot Ethereum ETFs Have A Role To Play The Spot Ethereum ETFs undoubtedly play a role in any potential price recovery for ETH. According to data from SoSo Value, these funds have witnessed a cumulative total net outflow of $562.31 million since launching on July 23, thereby putting significant selling pressure on ETH’s price. Related Reading: Dogecoin Moving Averages Say Accumulation Has Ended, Here’s Where Price Is Headed Next These outflows have been largely due to selling pressure from Grasyacle’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE), similar to what happened with Grasyacle’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) after the Spot Bitcoin ETFs launched. Bitcoin dropped to as low as $38,00 back then before climbing to its current all-time high (ATH) of $73,000 after the selling pressure from Grayscale eased. Therefore, ETH could also enjoy a parabolic rally if the same situation occurs again, with selling pressure from Graysale’s ETHE easing and other Spot Ethereum ETFs witnessing impressive inflows. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at around $2,320, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price is attempting a recovery wave above $2,380. ETH must clear the $2,440 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum is attempting a recovery wave from the $2,350 zone. The price is trading below $2,440 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must clear the $2,440 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price attempted a recovery wave above the $2,440 level. However, ETH failed to clear the $2,500 resistance zone. A high was formed at $2,488 and the price declined again like Bitcoin. It tested the $2,350 support zone. A low was formed at $2,347 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2,365 and $2,380 resistance levels. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,488 swing high to the $2,347 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,440 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,400 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $2,440 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,488 swing high to the $2,347 low. A close above the $2,440 level might send Ether toward the $2,500 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,550. An upside break above the $2,550 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,720 resistance zone in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,440 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,365. The first major support sits near the $2,350 zone. A clear move below the $2,350 support might push the price toward $2,310. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,350 Major Resistance Level – $2,440
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have started September in the red, having already suffered price declines since the beginning of the month. This bearish sentiment towards the foremost cryptocurrencies and, by extension, the broader crypto market is due to several macroeconomic factors. Market Still Feeling The Effects Of The Yen Carry Trade Recent developments suggest Bitcoin and Ethereum are still feeling the effects of the abandonment of the Yen carry trade. The Yen recently surged against the US dollar, suggesting that investors are still selling riskier assets like these cryptocurrencies to unwind their carry trade positions, which utilized the low-yielding Yen. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Behavior Reminiscent Of 2019 As BTC Remains Below $60,000 In an X (formerly Twitter) post, hedge fund manager James Lavish also suggested that the effects of the Yen carry trade was still in play. He noted that the Nikkei 225 had dropped by 3.7% while the USD/Yen trading pair was heading lower. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) Kazuo Ueda also recently made a hawkish statement that they will continue to hike rates if the economy and prices continue to perform as expected. This has also sparked fear among traders and prompted them to close their carry trade positions, thereby putting more selling pressure on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin and Ethereum suffered major losses during the August 5 market crash, which was caused by the BOJ’s decision to hike interest rates for the second time since 2007. Bitcoin, on its part, dropped below $50,000, while Ethereum dropped to as low as $2,200. As such, with the effects of the Yen carry trade still in play and the BOJ hinting at more rate hikes, Bitcoin and Ethereum risk suffering further price declines. US Stock Market Crash Contributes To Bitcoin And Ethereum’s Fall Furthermore, Bitcoin and Ethereum’s correlation with the US stock market has also contributed to their price crash since the beginning of September. Specifically, on September 3, over $1.05 million was wiped out from the stock market, which also sparked fear in the crypto market and led to a wave of sell-offs for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Related Reading: XRP Price To $8: Analyst Says Repeat Of 2017 Could Drive Rally This was evident in the outflows that both Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs witnessed on that day. Data from Farside investors showed that the Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Spot Ethereum ETFs witnessed total net outflows of $287.8 million and $47.4 million, respectively. With such a bearish outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum, there is an urgent need for a spark that could provide bullish momentum for the crypto market. Crypto community members are hoping that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at the next FOMC meeting set to be held between September 17 and 18, as that will provide some relief to the market and help inject more liquidity into Bitcoin and Ethereum. At the time of writing, Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading at around $57,160 and $2,400, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price dived below the $2,420 and $2,400 support levels. ETH tested $2,300 and is now showing signs of a decent recovery wave. Ethereum is attempting a recovery wave from the $2,300 zone. The price is trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,440 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must clear the $2,500 resistance to start a steady increase in the near term. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price extended losses below the $2,420 level. ETH even traded below the $2,400 support before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $2,308 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave like Bitcoin. There was a move above the $2,320 and $2,350 resistance levels. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,564 swing high to the $2,308 low, but there are many hurdles on the upside. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,440 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,564 swing high to the $2,308 low. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,440 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $2,500 level. A close above the $2,500 level might send Ether toward the $2,550 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,650. An upside break above the $2,650 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,800 resistance zone in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,440 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,320. The first major support sits near the $2,300 zone. A clear move below the $2,300 support might push the price toward $2,250. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,120 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,040. 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 – $2,300 Major Resistance Level – $2,440
Ethereum price started another decline below the $2,550 support. ETH could dive toward the $2,250 support zone before the bulls emerge. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,550 level. The price is trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must stay above $2,400 to start another increase in the near term. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to stay above the $2,620 support and extended losses. ETH traded below the $2,550 and $2,500 support levels like Bitcoin. It even tested the $2,400 support. A low was formed near $2,401 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2,420 level. The price is testing the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,596 swing high to the $2,401 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,500 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,596 swing high to the $2,401 low. The first major resistance is near the $2,550 level. A close above the $2,550 level might send Ether toward the $2,620 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,660. An upside break above the $2,660 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,800 resistance zone in the near term. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,420. The first major support sits near the $2,400 zone. A clear move below the $2,400 support might push the price toward $2,320 where the bulls could emerge. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,110. 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 – $2,400 Major Resistance Level – $2,500
Justin Bons, the founder and chief investment officer of European cryptocurrency fund Cyber Capital, has once again criticized the operations of Ethereum L2 solutions. In a recent X post on Saturday, Bons tagged these blockchain platforms designed to improve the scalability of the Ethereum network as dangerous with the capacity to cart away users’ funds […]
So far in 2024, the Ethereum price performance has fallen short of market expectations. Instead of rallying alongside Bitcoin to new all-time highs as expected, it stalled and failed to claim $4,000 even at the height of its rally. Now, with the third quarter in full gear, the Ethereum price may still be far from […]
The Ethereum price has been on a seesaw motion in the past few weeks, oscillating between the $2,500 and $2,750 zone. The altcoin struggled to make a mark in the past week, as its value fell to as low as $2,400 at some point. While the price performance of the Ether token has been uninspiring […]
Ethereum (ETH) which is addressed as ultra-sound money due to its deflationary supply method, now appears to be facing new challenges that have prompted some analysts to question whether this narrative still holds. A prominent crypto analyst, Thor Hartvigsen, recently highlighted this issue in a detailed post on X, where he discussed the current state […]
Ethereum whales are on the move once again, with thousands of ETH being transferred at a rapid pace in the past few days. One of the latest ETH whale transfers spotted recently was carried out by the project’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin, triggering speculations about the digital asset’s potential in the long term. Another Huge Ethereum […]
Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $2,400 zone. ETH is now struggling to gain pace for a move above the $2,600 resistance zone. Ethereum started a recovery wave above $2,500 and $2,550. The price is trading below $2,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must stay above $2,485 to start another increase in the near term. Ethereum Price Attempts Recovery Ethereum price remained stable above $2,400 and attempted a recovery wave like Bitcoin. The price was able to rise above the $2,480 and $2,500 resistance levels. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,792 swing high to the $2,395 low. The price even surpassed the $2,550 resistance. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. However, the bears were active near the $2,600 resistance. They protected the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,792 swing high to the $2,395 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,550 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $2,600 level. A close above the $2,600 level might send Ether toward the $2,660 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,720. An upside break above the $2,720 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,820 resistance zone in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,600 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,500. The first major support sits near the $2,485 zone. A clear move below the $2,485 support might push the price toward $2,420 where the bulls could emerge. 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 losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,485 Major Resistance Level – $2,600
Amid Ethereum’s continuous free fall in price, renowned crypto analyst Michael Van De Poppe highlighted the asset’s current weakness in a post on X earlier today and when there could be a potential rebound. Van De Poppe’s outlook comes at a time when Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has continued to experience significant downward pressure, much like its counterpart, Bitcoin. In the past 24 hours, ETH has seen a decline of 3.7%, bringing its current trading price to $2,491. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Finally Over the Slump? These 2 On-Chain Metrics Suggests a Bullish Turn Ethereum Outlook: When Will A Price Recovery Happen? Van De Poppe noted in the post that Ethereum was rejected at the 0.046 BTC level and is now approaching high timeframe support areas. The analyst mentioned the possibility of a bullish divergence forming, which could lead to a rally later this week or next. However, this potential recovery is contingent on ETH finding support and reversing its current trajectory. $ETH is super weak, it remains to be the case. Rejected at 0.046 BTC and is currently falling towards HTF support areas. There might be a case of a bullish divergence standing up, but then it should be rallying from later this week into next week. pic.twitter.com/liVwA7moSm — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) August 28, 2024 Another crypto analyst, Javon Marks, shared a more optimistic outlook for Ethereum, drawing parallels with Bitcoin’s recent performance. Marks suggested that Bitcoin’s earlier successful breakout above $67,000 hints at what’s next for ETH. He speculated that if Bitcoin could continue to climb, it could pave the way for Ethereum to reach its target of $4,811 or higher. However, this potential recovery depends on Bitcoin’s ability to maintain its upward momentum and break above key resistance levels. Marks noted: Bitcoin climbing even more for ETH’s ‘following’ fulfillment to $4811.6 could result BTC breaking above $67,559, which opens up $116,000+ and much, much more room to lead the crypto market into heightened bullish phases. Simplicity. Market Liquidations Surge As Traders Bet On Rising Prices Meanwhile, the recent price drops in Ethereum and Bitcoin have significantly impacted traders, with many being caught off guard by the sudden downturn. According to data from Coinglass, over 92,000 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, resulting in total liquidations of $325.03 million. Ethereum accounted for $86 million of these liquidations, with $67.90 million coming from long positions. This suggests that many traders expected ETH to rise in price, only to be met with the opposite outcome. Bitcoin, too, saw substantial liquidations, accounting for $111.78 million of the total. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Dives: Is Bearish Control on the Horizon? Similar to Ethereum, the majority of these liquidations were from long positions, indicating that many traders did not anticipate the price decline. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Ethereum price is correcting gains from the $2,820 resistance. ETH could start another increase unless there is a close below the $2,645 support. Ethereum is correcting gains below the $2,780 and $2,750 levels. The price is trading below $2,720 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,740 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could find bids near the $2,650 and $2,645 levels. Ethereum Price Starts Downside Correction Ethereum price extended its increase above the $2,750 resistance level. ETH even climbed above $2,800 before the bears appeared. A high was formed at $2,820 and the price started a downside correction like Bitcoin. There was a move below the $2,780 level. The price declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,535 swing low to the $2,820 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,740 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,740 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. However, the bulls are likely to remain active near the $2,645 support. It is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,535 swing low to the $2,820 high. If there is another increase, the price might face hurdles near the $2,720 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,740 level. A close above the $2,740 level might send Ether toward the $2,820 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. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,740 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $2,645. The first major support sits near the $2,600 zone. A clear move below the $2,600 support might push the price toward $2,550 where the bulls could emerge. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,500 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,440. 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 – $2,645 Major Resistance Level – $2,740
A member of the Ethereum Foundation has recently addressed investors’ concerns following a massive ETH transfer by the non-profit organization on Friday. This development is particularly important as this transaction sparked bearish talks in the crypto community especially due to EF’s association with the Ethereum network. Related Reading: Spot Ethereum ETFs Are 1-Month Old – […]
Ethereum is struggling for momentum and remains under immense selling pressure. As of writing, the second most valuable coin is inside a narrow range, trending within the $2,100 on the lower end and $2,800 on the upper end. The local resistance level could mark the start of an impressive leg up, relieving the coin of the current sell grip from early August. Ethereum Whales Selling Although supporters are upbeat, expecting the coin to trend higher, breaking above local liquidation lines in a buy trend continuation formation, there are concerns. Looking at Ethereum price action, the coin could post even more losses. Related Reading: XRP Alert: Raoul Pal Advises Investors To Sell Now – Here’s Why One analyst, citing on-chain developments, notes that Ethereum whales, or addresses holding at least 10,000 ETH, have been actively selling over the past month. Overall, their decision to sell could suggest that these entities, who are often closely monitored, are not confident about what lies ahead. Therefore, others could follow suit by unloading their holdings, leading to a supply glut. Considering market forces, an uptick in supply could negatively impact prices, delaying the climb above the immediate roadblocks. Massive Outflows From Spot ETH ETFs Beyond this, analysts are also deflated by the current trends of spot Ethereum ETFs. In May, prices shot higher when the United SEC unexpectedly fast-tracked the approval of 19b-4 forms for applicants. The approval of the S-1 registration forms was also received positively, lifting prices above the $3,000 mark. However, days after the product began trading, there were more outflows, especially from Grayscale’s ETHE. Concurrently, demand has been lower than expected. Since its inception, over $247 million worth of ETH has been redeemed from ETHE. Subsequently, prices have been struggling and moving further away from March 2024 highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sees Surge in Demand: Are We At The Final Phase of Consolidation? According to Farside data, all spot Ethereum ETF issuers posted outflows of around $6.5 million on August 20. This is mostly thanks to the millions of dollars of redemption through ETHE. This has been a consistent trend since August 15. It suggests that though the smart contracts platform offers value, ETH’s immediate to medium-term outlook is bearish. Accordingly, investors are choosing to move their capital elsewhere. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Since the inception of Ethereum, the network’s high transaction costs have been a major issue in the crypto market, prompting users to seek an alternative for their day-to-day activities. However, with the recent development regarding the network’s gas fees, Ethereum could be poised for massive adoption as its transaction cost has declined to a level […]
Ethereum (ETH) price has struggled amid another market shakeout. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization fell below the $2,600 support zone for the third time in the past week, prompting crypto analysts to evaluate the next levels to watch out. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Poised for Inflation? Supply Reaches New High as Staking Takes Off ETH’s Key Support Zone To Watch Out The crypto market has seen several retraces throughout the cycle, with cryptocurrencies like Ethereum significantly decreasing from its Q3 opening. Since July 1, the “king of altcoins” has seen a 24% drop from the $3,400 support level. Following its fall below the $2,100 mark during the ‘Black Monday’ crash, ETH has hovered between the $2,300 and $2,700 range. The cryptocurrency has recovered around 18% of its price while tries to reclaim the $2,600 level. Nonetheless, the recent market shakeouts have made the price retest the strength of the $2,500 support zone three times in the last two weeks, which turned experts wary of ETH’s next step. Renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez stated that investors should pay attention to a key support zone after Ethereum’s performance. To Martinez, the $2,300 and $2,380 price range should be watched if ETH continues its downward trend. According to the In/Out of the Money Around Price (IOMAP) chat shared by Martinez, 1.62 million addresses bought over 50 million ETH at this zone, making it the next wall of support for Ethereum’s price. If the cryptocurrency fails to hold this level, its price could drop to $2,200 and even levels not seen since February. Will Ethereum Drop To $1,200 This Year? Other experts have suggested that the second-largest cryptocurrency could see its price drop even lower, as “even giants will fall.” Top analyst Benjamin Cowen stated that the “collapse of ETH/BTC” is almost completed. A year ago, Cowen forecasted that the collapse of the trading pair would “mark the end of the altcoin reckoning.” He explained that “altcoin reckoning” refers to the devaluation of the altcoins on their BTC pairs. The analyst added that ETC/BTC was the “last one to rise in the bull and it can be the last to fall in the bear.” To him, this trading pair has four more months before it goes up next year. Additionally, Cowen predicted that Ethereum’s price could hit the $1,200 price range in December if its performance is similar to the last two cycles. Crypto investor Ted Pillows urged investors to hold on throughout the troubled waters, suggesting that a $10,000 is still possible. To the trader, the ‘King of altcoins’ is not dead based on different factors. Ted highlighted that spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) inflows have increased while Grayscale outflows have progressively gotten smaller, and Jump Trading has only around $60 million in ETH to sell. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin (BTC) Trade Back Above $70,000 By September? Analysts Weigh In Moreover, ETH is “strongly holding its support level,” which he deemed the most important factor. Ultimately, the investor Predicts that the consolidation breakout will occur between November and December, while the “parabolic run” will start in Q1 2025. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
In a recent report, market researcher and analyst DeFi Ignas has provided a detailed analysis of the current bearish and bullish cases for the leading altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), offering valuable insights into the cryptocurrency’s prospects. Factors Behind The Ethereum Underperformance Ethereum has struggled to keep pace with its crypto peers over the past two years, declining 47% against Bitcoin (BTC) and underperforming Solana (SOL) by 6.8x since the market lows of early 2023. According to Ignas, the reasons behind this underperformance are open to debate, but a few key factors stand out. Firstly, the “digital gold” narrative surrounding Bitcoin is easier for new retail users and institutions to grasp than Ethereum’s more complex story. Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Reveals Three Super Bullish Signals From Bitcoin ETFs Additionally, the rising prominence of Solana, which is catching up to or sometimes even surpassing Ethereum in active users, transaction volume, and mindshare, has put pressure on the leading smart contract platform. “Solana is a riskier (lower market cap) bet on smart contract adoption, while Ethereum is squeezed in between,” Ignas explains. “Ethereum’s modular approach with Layer-2 solutions has also led to a fragmentation of liquidity and a more complicated user experience.” However, the researcher remains bullish on Ethereum’s long-term potential, citing several compelling reasons to watch. Network Effects And Real-World Use Cases Efficient and Deflationary Network: If Ethereum’s gas prices remain around 20 Gwei, the network is considered deflationary and scalable, making it an attractive and efficient option for users. Decentralization and Security: Ethereum’s decentralization and security have attracted the trust of major institutions, including BlackRock, PayPal, JPMorgan, and Santander, who are testing blockchain settlement and tokenization on the platform. Mature DeFi Ecosystem: Ignas contends that Ethereum and its Layer-2 solutions boast “the most mature decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem” in the crypto space, with significant combined total value locked (TVL) and trading volume, attracting more users and driving up gas fees and ETH burning. Network Effects: Ethereum’s first-mover advantage and the largest developer mindshare contribute to its network effects, solidifying its position as the leading smart contract platform. Real-World Asset Tokenization: Ethereum is emerging as the preferred chain for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), with 52% of all stablecoins and 73% of all U.S. Treasuries currently tokenized on the platform. The Overlooked Catalyst? According to the researcher, another catalyst that few are discussing but that could have a significant impact is the upcoming Pectra upgrade, which is expected in the first quarter of 2025. This upgrade, which merges the Prague (execution layer) and Electra (consensus layer) updates, promises to introduce several key improvements, including Account Abstraction (enhancing user experience), staking improvements, and scalability. “The market is underestimating the importance of the Pectra upgrade,” Ignas said. “Features like Account Abstraction, staking enhancements, and scalability improvements could be game-changers for Ethereum’s adoption and usability.” Related Reading: Tron Bullish Rebound At Support Level Signals Potential Upside To $0.1443 While trading at $2,670 as of this writing, VanEck’s ETH base price forecast of $11,800 by 2030 may seem bearish to some, Ignas pointed out, but it still represents a 4.4x increase – significantly more than Solana’s 2.2x forecast over the same period. Ultimately, with a solid ecosystem, growing institutional support, and upcoming technical upgrades, the researcher notes that the bullish case for Ethereum looks increasingly compelling, even as the asset navigates near-term headwinds. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com