Prominent crypto analyst Jelle has projected Ethereum (ETH) to surge to $5,000 by the end of this year. This prediction comes with a notable reason from a technical perspective. Ethereum Rally: Setting the Stage For New Peaks Jelle’s forecast comes after Ethereum is experiencing a form of stabilization above the $3,500 mark, following a correction from its March high of over $4,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin, But Ethereum Holds Potential for Surprise — QCP Capital As the crypto community watches closely, Jelle’s insights suggest significant bullish potential for Ethereum, particularly as the market anticipates the launch of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Jelle’s analysis points to a pivotal moment for Ethereum. After a brief dip in price, Ethereum has rebounded, reaching as low as $3,384 last Friday; the asset is currently trading around the $3,500 mark and demonstrating a recovery though with a 2.2% decrease in the last 24 hours and nearly 5% over the past week. This stabilization is a minor fluctuation and a critical support level that could foresee significant price movements. According to Jelle, “ETH successfully turned $3,500 into support. Very few people are ready for this one to make new all-time highs, but $5,000 ETH is very much on the menu this year. Let’s roll.” This statement underscores a strong conviction that Ethereum is recovering and gearing up for a substantial upward trajectory. The current market dynamics provide a fertile ground for such optimism. Ethereum’s resilience in maintaining key support levels amidst market fluctuations bodes well for its potential to breach previous highs. The anticipated introduction of spot Ethereum ETFs is expected to inject further vigor into its market cap, attracting institutional and retail investors drawn to its ecosystem and the promise of enhanced liquidity and regulatory compliance. $ETH successfully turned $3,500 into support! Very few people are ready for this one to make new all-time highs, but $5,000 ETH is very much on the menu this year. Let’s roll. pic.twitter.com/k438SvCX2o — Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) June 17, 2024 Strategic Movements and Market Sentiments The broader crypto market, especially Ethereum, is buzzing with activity, anticipating the spot on ETH ETFs. Recent data from NewsBTC highlights that the crypto community is particularly bullish on Ethereum, as evidenced by the substantial number of contracts that expire ETH options. Most of these are call options, betting on Ethereum’s price rise, with a notably low put-call ratio of 0.36, signaling a strong bullish sentiment among traders. This optimistic outlook is further supported by significant buying activities from permanent holders, particularly institutions. On June 12, these investors made one of the largest daily purchases of Ethereum, buying 298,000 ETH, just shy of the record 317,000 ETH purchased on September 11, 2023. Such investment activity not only underscores the confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value but also indicates a market poised for a rally, especially with potential catalysts such as the approval of ETH spot ETFs on the horizon. Related Reading: Ethereum Withdrawals From Coinbase Top $1.2 Billion, What’s Going On? Moreover, QCP Capital’s analysis reinforces this sentiment, noting Ethereum’s higher implied volatility than Bitcoin. This suggests that while the general crypto market might experience subdued activity by summer, Ethereum could see significant trading volumes and price action, particularly if the ETFs start trading live. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Ethereum price declined again and retested the $3,365 support zone. ETH could start a fresh increase toward $3,700 if it stays above $3,365. Ethereum is still holding the key $3,365 support zone. The price is trading below $3,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could form a double-bottom pattern and rise toward the $3,700 resistance. Ethereum Price Retests Key Support Ethereum price failed to gain pace for a move above the $3,580 and $3,650 resistance levels. ETH reacted to the downside like Bitcoin and declined below the $3,500 support. There was a sharp move below $3,420, but the bulls were again active near $3,350. A low was formed near the $3,350 level and the price is again rising. There was a move above the $3,380 and $3,400 resistance levels. The price was able to clear the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,649 swing high to the $3,350 low. Ethereum is now trading below $3,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. It seems like the price could form a double-bottom pattern and rise toward the $3,700 resistance. If there is a fresh increase, the price might face resistance near the $3,460 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,500 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,649 swing high to the $3,350 low. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. An upside break above the $3,500 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,580, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,650 level. A clear move above the $3,650 level might send Ether toward the $3,720 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,800 resistance zone. Downside Break In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,380. The first major support is at $3,350. A clear move below the $3,350 support might push the price toward $3,250. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,120 level in the near term. 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 – $3,350 Major Resistance Level – $3,500
Ethereum is slipping after printing higher highs over the weekend. Considering price action, the coin is up roughly 5% from last week’s lows but is still trending below the all-important resistance at $3,700. Although ETH holders and traders are upbeat, prices must decisively close above this liquidation level, paving the way for more gains in […]
The Ethereum Foundation is again in the news following its recent transaction involving millions of Ethereum (ETH) tokens. The non-profit organization’s Ethereum transactions are always significant, considering the impact they usually have on the second-largest crypto token. Ethereum Foundation Transfers $64.4 Million Worth Of ETH Crypto journalist Colin Wu revealed in an X (formerly Twitter) post that a wallet (0x8e…D052) linked to the Ethereum Foundation transferred 18,089 ETH ($64.4 million) to a new address (0x87…D812). On-chain data shows that the new address has yet to transfer these funds and that the ETH holdings have yet to be offloaded on the market. Related Reading: Solana Whale Shakes Market With $372 Million Transfer, Where Are The Coins Headed? Transactions involving the Ethereum Foundations are always concerning because the non-profit organization has a reputation for selling at the top. As such, the transaction of these funds is one to keep an eye on, considering that the potential sale of these tokens could mean that the Ethereum Foundation is again looking to catch ETH at the top. It is worth mentioning that the Ethereum Foundation has already sold over 1,700 ETH since the start of 2024 with on-chain analytics platform SpotOnChain, noting that these transactions have always occurred ahead of a price drop. Therefore, a potential price drop if these 18,089 ETH are eventually sold is a huge possibility. Despite this development, Ethereum’s outlook is very bullish, especially with Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas stating that the Spot Ethereum ETFs could begin trading by July 2. These funds are expected to spark a significant rally for the second-largest crypto by market cap, with crypto experts like Ash Crypto predicting that Ethereum could rise to $10,000 thanks to these Spot Ethereum ETFs. ETH To $10,000 Is The Most “Asymmetric Bet” Crypto analyst and trader Tyler Durden mentioned that the most asymmetric bet in crypto today is ETH reaching $10,000. He also highlighted Ethereum’s chart against Bitcoin and suggested that ETH was ready for that big move, considering it has traded sideways for eight months. The analyst also suggested that the Spot Ethereum ETFs will play a massive role in Ethereum’s rise to this price level. He stated that Wall Street went through a lot of effort to get the Spot Ethereum ETFs approved and that they would ensure that they make money from ETH while pumping its price. Related Reading: Bernstein Analysts Revise Bitcoin Target, $200,000 And $1 Million Become Main Focus Meanwhile, Durden boldly asserted that money would exit the Solana ecosystem and rotate to Ethereum. He claimed that Solana has lost its “main character and driver of liquidity”, which is why the money will flow into ETH. Interestingly, he mentioned that celebrities have “cannibalised,” which is why he believes that the capital rotation cannot happen the other way around with money moving from Ethereum to Solana. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at around $3,500, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from The Crypto Times, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum has seen a number of notable withdrawals that suggests that crypto whales are expecting a recovery in price. These large withdrawals has caused the ETH balances on centralized exchanges to fall to their lowest level since 2016. 336,000 ETH Withdrawn From Exchanges Crypto analyst Ash Crypto took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal a notable change in the amount of ETH that is being held on centralized exchanges currently. Notably, there has been a marked increase in the withdrawals of small and large investors alike, leading to the highest withdrawal trend of 2024 so far. Related Reading: DOGE To The Moon: This Dogecoin Metric Just Turned Bullish For The First Time Since 2020 The report focuses on the withdrawals from the Coinbase exchange, which is the largest crypto exchange in the United States. The uptick in the withdrawal trend saw a whopping 336,000 ETH withdrawn from the exchange’s wallets in just 48 hours. This translates to the highest withdrawal trend from the exchange so far this year. However, Coinbase wasn’t the only crypto exchange hit hard by the Ethereum withdrawals as the cumulative exchange addresses saw their ETH balances fall drastically. As the on-chain tracker Santiment revealed in a report, the total ETH held on centralized exchange wallets has fallen 8.6% in the last two weeks alone. These withdrawals have greatly impacted the exchange balances, causing them to fall to their lowest point in 8 years. This means that the last time that the exchange balances were this low was back in 2016, which is three bull markets ago. Will This Propel Ethereum Price To $10,000? Naturally, the withdrawal of Ethereum from exchanges is bullish given that this is a trend that suggests investors are choosing to hold their Ethereum coins rather than sell them. If coins were moving the other direction and being deposited on exchanges instead, it would’ve been bearish for the price as it meant that investors were looking to offload their holdings for profit. Related Reading: XRP Continues To Struggle Below $0.5, Ex-Ripple Director Reveals Why Price Action Remains Muted Crypto analyst Ash Crypto shares the sentiment that the withdrawals are bullish for the price. According to the analyst, with Spot Ethereum ETFs set to start trading in 2024 in addition to this, it means that the ETH price trading above $10,000 is just a matter of time. Presently, the ETH price is still closely following the Bitcoin trend. It has recovered above $3,500 once more after initially falling below this support level on Thursday. Nonetheless, it continues to nurse losses on the weekly chart, with CoinMarketCap data showing a decline of 7.88%. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
DeFi lending protocol UwU Lend has suffered two attacks in the past three days. The second exploit occurred on Thursday during the protocol’s reimbursement process from the first hack. The ongoing saga has taken around $23 million from the protocol. Related Reading: ZkSync Faces Backlash Amid Token Airdrop Controversy DeFi Protocol Hit With $20 Million […]
In a significant regulatory shift, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) partially approved the long-awaited Ethereum ETF filings submitted by prominent asset managers three weeks ago, including BlackRock and Grayscale. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has indicated that full approval for these Ethereum ETFs could come by the end of the summer, providing much-needed clarity […]
Ethereum price failed to clear the $3,720 resistance. ETH declined again and is now at risk of more losses below the $3,550 support zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $3,720 resistance zone. The price is trading below $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses if there is a close below the $3,550 support. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price attempted a decent increase above the $3,650 resistance zone. ETH even spiked above $3,700 but the bears were active. A high was formed at $3,710 and the price started a fresh decline. There was a sharp decline below the $3,660 and $3,650 levels. A low was formed near $3,565 and the price is now consolidating losses, like Bitcoin. Ethereum is now trading below $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh increase or a recovery wave, the price might face resistance near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,710 swing high to the $3,565 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,640 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,710 swing high to the $3,565 low. An upside break above the $3,680 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,720, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,750 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $3,750 level, the price might rise and test the $3,800 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,880 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,650 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,550. The next major support is near the $3,520 zone. The main support sits at $3,500. A clear move below the $3,500 support might push the price toward $3,320. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,250 level in the near term. 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 – $3,550 Major Resistance Level – $3,650
Ethereum price failed to clear the $3,720 resistance. ETH declined again and is now at risk of more losses below the $3,550 support zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $3,720 resistance zone. The price is trading below $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses if there is a close below the $3,550 support. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price attempted a decent increase above the $3,650 resistance zone. ETH even spiked above $3,700 but the bears were active. A high was formed at $3,710 and the price started a fresh decline. There was a sharp decline below the $3,660 and $3,650 levels. A low was formed near $3,565 and the price is now consolidating losses, like Bitcoin. Ethereum is now trading below $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh increase or a recovery wave, the price might face resistance near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,710 swing high to the $3,565 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,640 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,710 swing high to the $3,565 low. An upside break above the $3,680 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,720, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,750 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $3,750 level, the price might rise and test the $3,800 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,880 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,650 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,550. The next major support is near the $3,520 zone. The main support sits at $3,500. A clear move below the $3,500 support might push the price toward $3,320. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,250 level in the near term. 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 – $3,550 Major Resistance Level – $3,650
Following the recent price spike that brought Ethereum (ETH) close to the $4,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has experienced inflows and renewed market enthusiasm. This comes in response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of Ethereum ETF applications by major asset managers. Best Week For Ethereum Since March According to a report by CoinShares, digital asset investment products have witnessed a total of $2 billion inflows, contributing to a five-week consecutive run of inflows amounting to $4.3 billion. Additionally, trading volumes in exchange-traded products (ETPs) have risen to $12.8 billion for the week, a 55% increase from the previous week. Notably, inflows have been observed across various providers, indicating a turnaround in sentiment. Incumbent providers have also experienced a slowdown in outflows, reinforcing the positive market sentiment. Related Reading: Solana Searching For Direction: Will SOL Break Free Or Fall Flat? As seen in the image above, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to dominate the market, with inflows totaling $1.97 billion for the week. On the other hand, short Bitcoin products saw outflows of $5.3 million for the third consecutive week. Similarly, Ethereum has also seen a notable surge in inflows, recording its best week since March with a total of $69 million, which for CoinShares is likely a reaction to the unexpected SEC decision to allow spot-based ETFs on Ethereum. Differing Perspectives On ETH’s Price Despite the positive developments, Ethereum’s price has struggled to maintain bullish momentum, failing to retest its yearly high of $4,100 reached in March. On Friday, the price dropped as low as $3,577. However, Ethereum addresses holding more than 10,000 ETH have increased by 3% in the past three weeks, indicating a significant spike in buying pressure. Related Reading: Major Bitcoin Metric Breaks 3-Month Downtrend Amid Bullish Network Recovery Market analysts have provided differing perspectives on Ethereum’s future price action. “Trader Tank” predicts that ETH may drop to $3,500 while acknowledging the potential for a bullish reversal upon reclaiming the $3,700 level. On the other hand, crypto analyst Lark Davis highlights that Ethereum’s supply on exchanges is at an eight-year low, suggesting that the upcoming ETFs could cause a “massive supply shock” and potentially lead to a substantial increase in ETH’s price. Ultimately, as Ethereum’s price remains uncertain, market participants eagerly await the next movements in the cryptocurrency. As investors and analysts closely monitor the market dynamics, the question of whether a breakout above $4,000 or a retest of lower support levels at $3,500 awaits an answer. The second-largest cryptocurrency on the market is currently trading at $3,690, down 6.5% in the past two weeks. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently seen its price fall below the 4-hour Simple Moving Average (SMA). This technical development is noteworthy for traders and investors, as the 4-hour SMA is often used to gauge short-term market momentum. When a cryptocurrency’s price drops below this moving average, it can signal a potential shift in market sentiment from bullish to bearish. This could imply increased selling pressure and a possible downward trend continuation. The implications of this price movement extend beyond technical analysis, as broader market conditions, investor behavior, and fundamental factors also play a crucial role in shaping Ethereum’s future trajectory. In this article, we will be exploring ETH’s potential price action with the help of technical indicators. Ethereum Price Condition On The 4-Hour Chart Firstly, it can be observed that ETH’s price in the 4-hour timeframe has experienced a drop below the 100-day SMA after moving in a consolidation manner for a while. It should be noted that most times when an asset drops below SMA, it could indicate a short or long-term move in that direction. Additionally, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator also confirms that Ethereum might move in the downward direction for a while as the RSI line has crossed below 50% and could trend there for a while. From the daily chart, it can be noticed that Ethereum is attempting to make a move toward the 100-day SMA after dropping a bearish candlestick on the previous day. At this point, it can be suggested ETH dropped to test the 100-day SMA before making an upward move again. Finally, the RSI line from the RSI indication is currently dropping out of the overbought zone toward 50% indicating that there is still room for ETH to move downward. ETH Price Projection As of right now, Ethereum is attempting to move downward toward the daily SMA, If it drops below, it will continue to move downward toward the $2,865 support level. Furthermore, it can drop even more to test the $2,147 support level if it drops below the aforementioned level. However, if ETH’s price touches the SMA and bounces back, it will move upward toward the $4,099 resistance level. Also, should it break below this resistance level, it will continue to move up to test the $4,863 level. ETH may move to create a new high if it rises above the $4,863 level. As of the time of writing, ETH’s price was trading at around $3,694 and was up by 0.41% with a market capitalization of over $443 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of over $18 billion. Its market capitalization is down by 2.97%, while its trading volume is up by 39.28% in the past day. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
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According to a Bloomberg report, analysts suggest that the debut of the recently approved Ethereum ETFs in the US may generate significantly less demand than spot-Bitcoin products. Major financial institutions, including BlackRock and Fidelity, await final approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the long-awaited Ethereum funds. However, JPMorgan strategists anticipate much […]
Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $3,885 resistance zone. ETH is now back below $3,800 and might continue to slide toward $3,720. Ethereum started a pullback after it failed to clear the $3,880 resistance. The price is trading below $3,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,830 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh upward move unless there is a close below the $3,720 support. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price extended its increase above the $3,840 resistance zone. However, ETH struggled to clear the $3,885 level and started a downside correction like Bitcoin. There was a decline below the $3,840 support level. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,830 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $3,730 swing low to the $3,885 high. Ethereum is now trading below $3,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. However, the bulls are active near the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $3,730 swing low to the $3,885 high. If there is another increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,810 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,840 level. An upside break above the $3,840 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,920, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $4,000 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $4,000 level, the price might rise and test the $4,080 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,200 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,840 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $3,765. The next major support is near the $3,750 zone. The main support sits at $3,720. A clear move below the $3,720 support might push the price toward $3,650. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,550 level in the near term. 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 – $3,765 Major Resistance Level – $3,840
Despite the relative tepid movement in the crypto market since Bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH) in March, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have continued to top traditional assets, including Gold. This was highlighted in a recent report that showed how crypto assets have provided the best returns for a while now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Outperform Traditional Assets Raoul Pal, Co-Founder of Exponential Age Asset Management (EXPAAM), shared the crypto investment firm’s latest monthly update, showing annualized returns on all major assets. Related Reading: Dogecoin Social Sentiment Turns Bearish And Drops To March Levels, What This Means For Price Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have topped traditional assets with annualized returns of 141%, 152%, and 224%, respectively. For context, NDX, the best major traditional asset, boasts an annualized return of 17%. Thanks to this, these crypto assets have been the best-performing assets in 11 of the last 14 years. These digital assets also look on course to outperform traditional assets again this year, as they boast higher year-to-date (YTD) gains. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana currently have YTD gains of over 67%, 66% and 70%, respectively. On the other hand, Gold, the best-performing non-crypto asset this year, has a YTD gain of 13%. The NDX boasts a YTD gain of 10%, while the SPY has recorded a YTD gain of 11%. Interestingly, while the volatility of crypto assets has been criticized at times, this has largely contributed to why they have continued outperforming traditional assets. The Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, Jurrien Timmer, previously highlighted how Bitcoin has continued to record the best risk-reward since 2020. He also alluded to Bitcoin’s high volatility, stating that Bitcoin’s huge drawdowns have also come with large gains. The same can also said about crypto tokens, especially considering that a token like Solana, which dropped to as low as $10 in late 2022, is now trading above $170. More Gains Ahead For BTC, ETH, SOL Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are expected to record more YTD gains as the year progresses, given that the crypto market is currently in a bull run. Recent developments in the crypto market also paint a bullish outlook for these crypto tokens. One is the increased demand for the Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data from Farside Investors showed that these funds recorded net inflows of $886.6 million on June 4, their best day since March. Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Shares “Inevitable” Prices For Bitcoin And 5 Altcoins Meanwhile, the Spot Ethereum ETFs are expected to begin trading by July. Crypto analysts like Michael van de Poppe predict these funds could spark a significant rally for Ethereum and other altcoins. ‘Solana Summer’ also looks to be on the horizon, with the crypto token showing signs of imminent parabolic upward trend. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has broken above the $70,000 resistance level and is trading at around $71,000, up almost 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price is struggling to clear the $3,840 resistance zone. ETH could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,840 and $3,880 resistance levels. Ethereum is holding gains above the $3,720 level. The price is trading above $3,750 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $3,760 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the $3,720 support. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price declined again below the $3,760 support zone. ETH retested the $3,720 support and remained well-bid. A low was formed at $3,728 and the price started another increase, like Bitcoin. There was a move above the $3,800 level, but the bears were again active near $3,840. A high was formed at $3,836 and the price is now consolidating gains in a range. It is trading just below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,728 swing low to the $3,836 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,760 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $3,760 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If there is another increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,820 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,840 level. An upside break above the $3,840 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,920, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $4,000 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $4,000 level, the price might rise and test the $4,080 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,220 resistance zone. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,840 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $3,780 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,728 swing low to the $3,836 high. The next major support is near the $3,760 zone. A clear move below the $3,760 support might push the price toward $3,720. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,650 level in the near term. 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 – $3,760 Major Resistance Level – $3,840
Ethereum price is showing a few bearish signs below the $3,840 support. ETH could gain bearish momentum if there is a clear move below $3,700. Ethereum extended its decline and tested the $3,700 zone. The price is trading below $3,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,780 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the $3,700 support. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price struggled to start a fresh increase above the $3,850 resistance zone. ETH failed to clear the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,958 swing high to the $3,702 low. There was a rejection pattern below the $3,800 level unlike Bitcoin. The price dipped below the $3,780 level. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,780 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading below $3,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is another increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,800 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,840 level. An upside break above the $3,840 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,900 or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,958 swing high to the $3,702 low, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $4,000 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $4,000 level, the price might rise and test the $4,080 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,220 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,840 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,730 level. The next major support is near the $3,700 zone. A clear move below the $3,700 support might push the price toward $3,660. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,550 level in the near term. 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 – $3,730 Major Resistance Level – $3,840
Ethereum price extended its decline and tested the $3,720 support. ETH is now consolidating and facing many hurdles near the $3,800 level. Ethereum extended its decline and tested the $3,720 zone. The price is trading below $3,820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,810 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it breaks the $3,720 support. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price remained in a short-term bearish zone and declined below the $3,800 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH even traded below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,631 swing low to the $3,975 high. However, the bulls were active near the $3,720 support zone. They protected the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,631 swing low to the $3,975 high. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,800 level. There is also a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,810 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $3,850 level. An upside break above the $3,850 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,890, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,950 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $3,950 level, the price might rise and test the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,080 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,800 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,720 level. The next major support is near the $3,640 zone. A clear move below the $3,640 support might push the price toward $3,550. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,500 level in the near term. 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 – $3,720 Major Resistance Level – $3,800
At spot rates, Ethereum prices have been edging lower, recently even retesting the immediate support at $3,700. Even though the coin is still hovering around this level, optimism is high that it will spike higher in the coming days. Ethereum Whales Are Now Accumulating Cementing this outlook, one analyst, citing on-chain events, notes that a bullish narrative may be unfolding. Pointing to the sharp increase in Ethereum addresses controlling over 10,000 ETH, the analyst is now convinced that investors are through with their distribution and are not accumulating, expecting more price gains. Glassnode data cited shows that the number of addresses controlling over 10,000 ETH has been on the uptrend since May 20. Notably, on this day, prices shot strongly, breaking above $3,300 and $3,700. Related Reading: MATIC In Consolidation: Key Price Levels To Watch After A Breakout The uptick boosted sentiment, possibly explaining why whales are now accumulating and not opting to liquidate, accepting to be shaken off from their position following the recent correction from $3,900. When writing, ETH is changing hands at around $3,700, up nearly 20% from May 2024 lows. From the daily chart, the coin is still within a bullish breakout formation after clearing two crucial resistances (now support) at $3,300 and $3,700. Therefore, despite the retracement from $3,900, the uptrend remains. The coin, reading from the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart, will likely ease above $4,100 as buyers set their eyes on $4,900 or 2021 highs. It is highly that these whales are institutions, most of whom are optimistic about what lies ahead and positioning themselves for the leg up. The sharp expansion in whale count means institutions are increasingly confident in the vast Ethereum ecosystem. Continuous Development And Spot ETH ETF Hopes One reason for this positive outlook is the continuous development in the Ethereum network. After the successful activation of Dencun in March, platform developers are now focusing on the upcoming Pectra upgrade. This hard fork is expected to further enhance the network, making transaction processing more efficient and cost-effective. These continuous developments are positioning the network as the preferred host for decentralized finance (DeFi) and meme coin activities. Related Reading: Political Memecoin Mania: Super Trump Token Explodes With 200% Surge Beyond platform-related factors, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved the listing of all spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The agency is yet to clarify its position on the status of ETH. However, this will change with the approval of all S-1 registration forms for spot ETFs. Analysts believe the second most valuable coin would have received the much-needed clarity if these forms are given the go-ahead. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
In 2017-2018, the debate was whether Tron would surpass Ethereum to second place. But, looking at how things have evolved, the debate has been settled. Ethereum is the most dominant smart contracts platform. However, this has not prevented analysts from comparing Bitcoin and the world’s most valuable altcoin. Will ETH Finally Flip BTC? Taking to […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently announced it will conduct in-site office inspections for the crypto platforms seeking licensing. The watchdog highlighted that the 18 “deemed-to-be-licensed” applicants would have to undergo the examination to receive approval of their application. Related Reading: ‘Play By The Rules’: New York Attorney General Issues New Warning […]
Ethereum price extended its increase above the $3,900 resistance. ETH is now consolidating near $3,880 and might continue to grind higher in the near term. Ethereum started another increase above the $3,850 resistance. The price is trading above $3,850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support at $3,860 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up and test the $4,000 resistance zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Eyes $4,000 Ethereum price remained supported above the $3,650 support zone. ETH started another increase, outperformed Bitcoin, and climbed above the $3,750 level. There was a move above the $3,850 resistance. The bulls pushed the price above the $3,940 resistance. It traded close to the $4,000 resistance. A high was formed near $3,973 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a minor decline below the $3,920 level. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,630 swing low to the $3,973 high. Ethereum price is trading above $3,850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a major bullish trend line forming with support at $3,860 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Immediate resistance is near the $3,940 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,970 level. An upside break above the $3,970 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $4,000, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $4,080 level. If there is a clear move above the $4,080 level, the price might rise and test the $4,220 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,350 resistance zone. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,940 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,860 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $3,800 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,630 swing low to the $3,973 high. A clear move below the $3,800 support might push the price toward $3,720. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,630 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is still above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,800 Major Resistance Level – $3,940
As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved all the spot Ethereum ETF applications, despite increased regulatory uncertainty surrounding the cryptocurrency, investors are becoming more optimistic about the potential for ETH’s price to reach new heights. Bullish Sentiment Surrounds Ethereum ETF Approval DeFiance Capital Founder and CIO Arthur Cheong predicts that ETH could reach an annual high of $4,500 before the newly approved index funds begin trading, surpassing its mid-March high of $4,096. This projection falls just short of ETH’s all-time high of $4,878 during the 2021 bull run. In addition, a survey conducted by WuBlockchain in the Chinese community revealed that 58% of respondents believe that ETH has the potential to rise to $10,000 or even higher in this market cycle. Related Reading: Kickstarting The Bitcoin Bull Run: Expert Says $70,000 Is The Level To Beat The recent regulatory pivot by the SEC towards approving Ether ETFs has intensified bets on further price gains. In the seven days following the announcement, ETH experienced a 26% surge, marking the largest weekly advance since the 2021 crypto bull market. This development brings hope to speculators, considering the success of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have amassed $59 billion in assets since their record-breaking debut in January. However, spot Ethereum ETFs will not participate in staking, earning rewards by pledging tokens to maintain the Ethereum blockchain. This omission could potentially dampen interest in these funds in comparison to holding the tokens directly. Although additional SEC approvals are required before issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity Investments can launch their products, the timeline for these releases remains uncertain. As of now, ETH is trading around $3,900, with expectations of further upside potential. Options Bets Signal Potential Climb To $5,000 According to a Bloomberg report, analysts such as Pepperstone Group Head of Research Chris Weston believe that pullbacks in ETH are buying opportunities as the risk remains skewed to the upside. Interestingly, as seen in the chart below, some traders are placing bullish options bets, with concentrations signaling a potential climb to $5,000 or more. Furthermore, ETH’s volatility, as indicated by the T3 Ether Volatility Index, is expected to be greater than that of Bitcoin, highlighting the potential for larger price swings in the second-largest digital asset. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Addresses Curious Price Link Between XRP And XLM Insights from the futures market, particularly the level of open interest in Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Ethereum futures, provide evidence of institutional demand for regulated exposure to cryptocurrencies. While open interest in CME Ether futures is growing, it remains significantly lower than that of CME Bitcoin futures. This suggests relatively less institutional exposure to Ether and could potentially impact initial inflows into Ether ETFs. Nevertheless, as the approval of Ethereum ETFs opens up new avenues for investment and speculation, the market is closely watching ETH’s price performance, with bullish sentiment and optimistic predictions prevailing among investors. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Earlier today, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 19b-4 fillings for eight spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), paving the way for the highly anticipated institutional adoption of the second most valuable coin. The decision comes after months of uncertainty and less than six months after the regulator approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. For all that the crypto community can remember this week, the regulator uncharacteristically “scrambled” and hastily communicated to spot ETF issuers to make amends to their applications. Related Reading: Ready For Liftoff: XRP Price Primed To Skyrocket Before November Did MicroStrategy Make A Mistake Choosing Bitcoin Over Ethereum? With spot Ethereum ETFs likely to be issued in the next few weeks, one analyst on X now thinks Michael Saylor, the former CEO of MicroStrategy, missed big rewards by choosing Bitcoin over Ethereum. As of May 24, MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm and now one of the biggest public companies in the United States, has been increasing its BTC holdings over the years. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, MicroStrategy is the largest public company holding BTC, controlling 214,400 BTC worth over $14 billion at press time. However, with the United States SEC setting the ball rolling for spot Ethereum ETFs, the analyst is now pointing out a hypothetical scenario. If MicroStrategy had chosen ETH over BTC, their holding would have been worth over $19 billion at spot rates. This level means MicroStrategy would be up over $4 billion. Assuming the business intelligence firm had chosen to buy and not hold but stake, their total holdings would be worth over $20.9 billion as of late May 2024. ETH Trading At A Huge Discount: Will It Replicate BTC’s Success? Looking at the aftermath of the approval and trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs, it becomes apparent that Ethereum prices might be significantly undervalued at spot rates. After a brief dip in mid-January, BTC prices surged, propelling Ethereum to a high of $4,100. In contrast, the world’s most valuable coin soared to breach $70,000 and set all-time highs at around $74,000. With 19b-4 forms from eight ETF issuers, including BlackRock and Fidelity, approved, the only hurdle is the approval of S-1 registration statements. There might be delays in this round. However, the United States SEC green lights, spot Ethereum ETF shares will begin trading. Related Reading: Bitcoin Disappoints With Fall To $67,000, But Analyst Says Investors Should Not Be Fazed. Here’s Why Still, it is important to note that spot Ethereum ETF issuers will hold ETH via a regulated custodian and not stake. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Ethereum’s (ETH) price has failed to make any significant rally following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of the Spot Ethereum ETFs. This is undoubtedly surprising, given that the approval was expected to spark a massive price surge for the second-largest crypto token. Why ETH’s Price Has Failed To Rally Ethereum’s price may have […]
As the crypto world anticipates the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decision on spot Ethereum ETFs, Samson Mow, CEO of Bitcoin adoption firm Jan3, has voiced skepticism about the potential of Ethereum-based ETFs compared to Bitcoin. He argues that the imminent approval of these funds is not necessarily a bullish signal for Ethereum, predicting […]
Recent developments in the crypto market indicate a strong bullish sentiment among Ethereum traders, particularly in the options market. Amid the growing anticipation for potential approvals of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there has been a noticeable shift in option pricing, with Ethereum call options becoming more expensive than put options across all expiries. This pricing pattern suggests the market is optimistic about Ethereum’s price prospects. Notably, A call option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price within a specific time frame. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Set For A Major Rally? Options Traders Bet Big On $3,600+ Targets For June This option type is typically purchased by traders who believe the asset’s price will increase. Conversely, a put option provides the holder the right to sell the asset at a predetermined price and is often used as protection against a decline in the asset’s price. Market Indicators Point To A Bullish Ethereum Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit, highlighted this trend in his communication with The Block. He noted that the “put minus call skew is negative across all expiries and increasing further beyond the end-of-June expiry, a quite bullish signal.” Additionally, the basis, or the annualized premium of the futures price over the spot price, has increased to around 14%, further reinforcing the bullish outlook. The analysis reveals that traders prefer to purchase call options at a premium compared to put options, particularly for those set to expire at the end of June and later. This pattern is a sign of a bullish market, indicating that traders are not as interested in securing protection against potential price drops as they are in anticipating that Ethereum’s value will keep climbing. Meanwhile, after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unexpectedly asked for changes in filings, there has been a resurgence in optimism regarding the possible approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. This optimism has translated into significant market activity, with Deribit experiencing nearly unprecedented trading volumes. Strijers remarked, “We recorded an almost unprecedented trading volume of $12.5 billion notional over the last 24 hours.” This surge in trading volume and market interest reflects how traders and investors position themselves to capitalize on the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. According to data from Deribit, over $480,000 calls will expire by the end of this month, with a notional value of more than $1.7 billion. The data further reveals that the strike price reaches as high as $7,000, with a total intrinsic value of $1.452 billion, indicating that many Ethereum options traders are highly bullish on ETH. ETH Price Performance And Forecast Meanwhile, Ethereum is undergoing slight retracement, down by 2.4% in the past 24 hours, with a trading price of $3,690. Despite this pullback, the asset has maintained a strong uptrend, rising nearly 25% over the past seven days. As the market’s anticipation around spot ETH ETFs grows, a prominent crypto analyst has suggested a potential price movement for Ethereum, indicating a brief pullback at around $4,000 before surging to new all-time highs. Related Reading: Ethereum Nears Crucial Breakout: Could $4,000 Be The Next Move? According to the analyst, while there might be some bumps, reaching an all-time high of $5,000 seems “inevitable” for Ethereum. $ETH: I think we pullback briefly around 4k but this certainly breaks all time highs if/when ETF gets approved. This still seems like a free trade for ETH going to ATH, which is at 5k. Could be some bumps along the way but it seems inevitable. I have both SOL and ETH and not… pic.twitter.com/IznlJ0RAyl — Altcoin Sherpa (@AltcoinSherpa) May 22, 2024 Featured image created with DALL·E, Chart from TradingView
In a move that has the crypto community buzzing, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked major exchanges to refine their applications for spot Ethereum ETFs. According to a Reuters report, sources familiar with the process say this request is interpreted as a positive signal that the regulator may be ready to greenlight […]
In a significant departure from their previous skeptical stance, US regulators are reportedly leaning toward approving the long-awaited spot Ethereum ETFs for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. SEC Staff Signals Spot Ethereum ETFs Approval According to a report by Barron’s, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff communicated to exchanges on Monday that […]
Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $3,150 zone. ETH is holding gains and might start another increase from the $3,000 support. Ethereum started a downside correction after the bears defended $3,150. The price is trading above $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,080 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the $3,000 support. Ethereum Price Holds Ground Ethereum price gained pace after it settled above the $3,000 level, like Bitcoin. ETH even cleared the $3,050 level before the bears appeared near $3,150. A new weekly high was formed at $3,144 and the price recently started a downside correction. There was a move below the $3,100 level. Ether dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,927 swing low to the $3,144 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The bulls are active near the $3,065 support and they are protecting the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,927 swing low to the $3,144 high. Immediate resistance is near the $3,080 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,080 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $3,150 level. An upside break above the $3,150 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,200, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,250 level. If there is a clear move above the $3,250 level, the price might rise and test the $3,320 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,500 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,080 resistance and the trend line, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,065 level. The next major support is near the $3,000 zone. A clear move below the $3,000 support might push the price toward $2,980. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,860 level in the near term. 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 level. Major Support Level – $3,000 Major Resistance Level – $3,080