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The Ethereum price has been one of the best performers in the cryptocurrency market in the third quarter, reaching a new all-time high at the end of August. However, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to build on this record-setting momentum in September. With September and the third quarter of 2025 almost done, the Ethereum price appears to be struggling to reclaim the psychological $4,000 support level. Below are the critical support levels to watch for should a deeper correction occur, according to the latest on-chain data. Is $3,500 The Next Stop For ETH Price? In a September 27 post on the X platform, popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez identified three major support levels to watch if the Ethereum price further declines over the next few weeks. This on-chain observation revolves around the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) metric, which estimates the amount of a specific cryptocurrency acquired at a certain price level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Crashes To Lowest Level Since March – Why This Is Good News This indicator looks at a price level’s capacity to act as an on-chain support or resistance zone, which typically depends on the number of investors with their cost basis at the given level. An investor’s cost basis refers to the original price at which they bought a crypto asset (Ether, in this scenario). Based on the cost basis theory, major support zones are often around price levels—with significant buying activity—below the current spot value. Having purchased their assets at these prices, several investors tend to double down and purchase more assets when the price returns to their cost basis, thereby keeping the prices afloat. According to data highlighted by Martinez, the next major support levels for the Ethereum price lie around $3,515, $3,020, and $2,772. As observed in the chart below, if the price of ETH doesn’t have a sustained close above $4,000, its next immediate support cushion is around $,3,515, where nearly 1.39 billion coins were purchased. In a case where the “king of altcoins” fails to stop bleeding, the UTXO Realized Price Distribution metric shows that the next major support is at $3,020, where almost 2.65 billion coins were bought. Now, the last significant support for the Ethereum price lies around $2,772, which is the cost basis of more than 2.64 billion Ether tokens. Ethereum Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of ETH stands at around $3,994, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours. While the largest altcoin by market cap seems to be hanging on to the major $4,000 level, its performance over the past week is still quite worrying. According to data from CoinGecko, the Ethereum price is down by more than 10% in the last seven days. Related Reading: XRP Price Is ‘Firing On All Cylinders’ As Super Rare Bullish Setup Emerges Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
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Over the last week, XRP slipped below the psychological $3 support level as it lost about 7.02% of its price value. Since then, the altcoin has maintained a steady price consolidation around the $2.78-$2.79 region, without retesting the newly formed resistance level. Meanwhile, recent on-chain data has provided some cautionary market insights, highlighting a key support zone. Related Reading: Crypto Suffers Nearly $1 Billion In Liquidations As Bitcoin Extends Decline XRP Bulls Must Avoid Crash Below $2.73 – Here’s Why In an X post on September 27, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed the existence of a price gap sitting between the $2.73 and $2.51 price levels. Central to Martinez’s revelation is the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) metric, which specifies how much XRP was last transacted at different price levels, but in relation to its all-time high. As an extension of its primary function, the indicator quantifies trading activity across different price levels, therefore highlighting potential support and resistance zones. According to the chart shared by Martinez, there is considerable trading activity across several XRP’s price zones. However, there is a price range closest to its current value at $2.78, within which there has been very little trading activity. This price range, set between $2.51 and $2.73, comprises relatively less market activity, creating what Martinez describes as a price gap, where little support or resistance exists. The higher boundary of the price gap is at the $2.73 level, where about 1.60 billion XRP were transacted. A fall below this price floor would likely result in a straight decline towards $2.51, as any little support lies between both price regions. Notably, XRP last touched $2.51 in July. Related Reading: Chainlink Targets $22 As LINKBTC Shows Signs Of Reversal – Is The Next Rally Close? XRP Price Outlook As of this writing, XRP is valued at about $2.78 despite a modest 0.78% gain in the last day. Meanwhile, the altcoin’s daily trading volume is down by 58.95% and valued at $3.02 billion. According to CoinCodex, XRP is currently facing bearish sentiment, with traders showing caution amid subdued market conditions. Meanwhile, the Fear and Greed Index sits at 33, signaling fear and a lack of strong buying momentum. Over the past 30 trading sessions, XRP has recorded 13 red days, underscoring the weakness in recent performance Despite this, price predictions suggest little volatility ahead, with no significant change expected in the next five days or over the coming month. This indicates that XRP may remain range-bound as investors await clearer market signals or catalysts. With sentiment leaning negative, short-term traders may exercise caution, while long-term holders continue to monitor for potential shifts in broader crypto market dynamics. Featured image from Flickr, chart from Tradingview
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Aster Exchange said it has reimbursed users after a sudden price glitch sent the XPL perpetual contract soaring and wiped out leveraged positions. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes According to reports, the contract’s mark price briefly decoupled from markets on September 25, 2025, jumping from about $1.30 to nearly $4 on Aster while XPL elsewhere stayed near $1.30. The mismatch forced mass liquidations on the platform. Aster Issues Refunds According to Aster’s public messages and follow-up reports, the exchange moved fast to cover losses. Refunds were paid in USDT to accounts hit by the abnormal moves. A second round of payments covered trading and liquidation fees as well. One analysis put the total reimbursements at about $16.6 million, though figures vary across sources. Reports say many affected traders received compensation within hours of the incident being acknowledged. Compensation for the XPL perp incident has now been fully distributed. All affected users have received reimbursement directly in USDT to their accounts. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process. For any further questions, please submit a ticket via… https://t.co/Wp0en9vm44 — Aster (@Aster_DEX) September 26, 2025 Faulty Index And Cap Settings Based on reports, the underlying problem was a configuration error tied to the contract’s index and price cap. The index had been hard-coded at $1 during the token’s pre-launch setup, and a mark price cap near $1.22 was in place to limit swings. TLDR on Aster $XPL Situation: > Index price was hardcoded to $1 > Mark price was capped at $1.22 > When they removed the price cap, it spiked to $4 while prices remained stable on other exchanges This was a result of gross negligence on the exchange operators. No exploits/etc. https://t.co/e8xR01FLY9 pic.twitter.com/hCdj2bvua1 — Guthix ???? (@GuthixHL) September 25, 2025 That cap was lifted before the index was corrected, allowing the Aster mark price to run away from external market prices. As a result, positions were liquidated on the platform even though the broader market showed no similar spike. The event left a sting for some traders. Large liquidation losses and fees hit accounts that were long or short with leverage. Some users reported lingering questions about margin points and trade history even after reimbursements landed. At least one report indicated that Aster reported all client funds as SAFU and that full internal procedure review was promised. Community Response And Further Steps According to social media reports, the response was divided. Some traders complimented the immediate refunds, describing the action as restoring short-term confidence. Related Reading: When Will XRP Reach $25? Bitcoin Investor Shares A Bold Prediction Some called for stricter screening and more explicit communication. Industry watchers pointed to the incident as a reminder that both decentralized and centralized platforms can fail when index feeds, caps, or other safety switches are misconfigured. On-chain traces and transaction receipts for refunds were suggested as ways to confirm that reimbursements were completed. Aster’s handling avoided a prolonged user revolt, but the incident highlights a simple point: small code or setting mistakes can cause big money moves. Exchanges will likely face fresh questions about testing, pre-launch checks, and how quickly safeguards can be re-enabled. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Last week, Ethereum (ETH) prices fell below $4,000 amidst a general crypto market onslaught marked by heavy liquidations. However, the prominent altcoin soon made a quick bounce off the $3,800 price region and has since slipped into consolidation. Notably, popular crypto analyst Lark Davis is tipping Ethereum to make a euphoric market rebound with a potential all-time high on the cards. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply On Exchanges Shrinks: Multi-Year Lows Signal Bullish Setup Ethereum RSI Flashes Bullish Signal After Fall Into Deep Oversold Zone The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a technical analysis indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of price movements. It is generally used to identify when an asset is overbought, i.e., an overheated market, or oversold, i.e., potentially undervalued and could attract heavy accumulation activity. According to Lark Davis, Ethereum’s price has crashed by over 20% in the past two weeks. Notably, this price loss has pushed the asset’s RSI into its most oversold zone since April lows. When this previously occurred, Ethereum popularly surged by 134% in the following two months. The altcoin now finds itself in a similar situation, with its RSI touching around 39.95. With expectations that the crypto market will turn bullish in Q4, Davis explains that this rare RSI signal could trigger a parabolic Ethereum price surge. In a separate post, fellow market expert Michaël van de Poppe shared some insights into this market behavior, highlighting that September has been a historically bad month for Ethereum, alongside the general market. However, market data also shows that Q4 and Q1 are traditionally bullish. If Ethereum maintains this behaviour, Lark Davis is postulating the altcoin will experience a possible rally to $7,000-$8,000, indicating a potential 100% price gain from current market levels. Related Reading: 8 Years In Hiding—Now $3 Billion In Ether Comes Alive Ethereum Price Overview At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,006, reflecting price losses of 0.32% and 10.7% in the past one and seven days, respectively. Meanwhile, the asset’s trading volume has crashed by 57.49% and is now valued at $21.66 billion. Looking to the next month, Ethereum is likely to maintain its current rebound as Q4 begins. Interestingly, the altcoin has recorded an average monthly return of 6.94% and a median monthly return of 1.94% in October, indicating strong potential for market growth. However, Lark Davis has identified an important support level around the $3,800-$3,900. The analyst warns that Ethereum bulls must maintain this price floor to preserve their current bullish structure. Meanwhile, with a market cap of $483.26 billion, Ethereum continues to rank as the second-largest cryptocurrency. Featured image from Flickr, chart from Tradingview
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Dogecoin’s price action is working on a rebound after hitting $0.222 in the past 24 hours. Zooming out into a larger timeframe shows the price structure on the weekly timeframe is pointing to an explosive breakout is in the making. Technical analysis shows that the meme coin, which has already shown it can deliver extraordinary rallies, is now sitting on a powder keg that will send it to new all-time highs. Particularly, technical projections indicate that if the current trend continues, Dogecoin could surge to $1.30. Related Reading: XRP Eyeing Explosive Move In Next Few Months, Research Shows Pattern Repetition Points To $1.3 Target The first interesting chart observation focuses on how Dogecoin rallies unfold in repeating waves of expansion. This analysis, which was posted on the social media platform X by Kamran Asghar, shows how Dogecoin has been following a repeating structure in the weekly candlestick timeframe chart. In late 2023, the Dogecoin price broke out of consolidation with a 300% surge, followed by another wave in 2024 that delivered a 500% rally from trendline support to resistance. Each cycle began with a bounce from the ascending white trendline shown on the weekly chart below, which has consistently acted as the backbone of Dogecoin’s long-term uptrend. Now, the pattern is setting up for what could be an 800% rally, highlighted in the green projection box on the chart below. This move, if completed, would see the Dogecoin price rallying past its current all-time high of $0.7316 and finally breaking above the $1 price level. Particularly, the projection puts Dogecoin rallying more than 800% to reach a price target around $1.30. Chart Image From X: Kamran Asghar Dogecoin Bullish Channel Still Intact Since 2021 Another technical analysis looks at a broader view of Dogecoin’s performance over the last four years. Price action on the weekly timeframe is plotted within a colored channel system, starting from the 2021 breakout, as shown in the chart below. The lower orange line has consistently acted as support, while the green midline has worked as a pivot point. Lastly, the upper blue line is serving as resistance. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading around $0.23, and this is just between the green midline and the orange support, meaning the bullish structure is still playing out. According to analyst KrissPax, who posted the technical analysis on the social media platform X, Dogecoin is still on track to keep moving to the upper band of the channel, which is marked in blue. Reaching this upper band would put the meme coin in the $0.70 to $1.00 range and retesting its all-time high in 2021. However, in this case, the first step would be to break above the green midline, which is currently around $0.4. Chart Image From X: KrissPax Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes Meanwhile, Dogecoin is trading at $0.23, up by 1.1% in the past 24 hours. Investors are awaiting the SEC’s approval of a Spot Dogecoin ETF. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView
CryptoWzrd noted in a fresh update that Chainlink ended the day on a bullish note, with signs pointing to more upside ahead. The strength in LINKBTC is adding momentum, suggesting further pressure from the bulls. On the intraday chart, the $22 level is emerging as the next key bullish zone, while lower time frames remain the focus for spotting the next scalp opportunity. LINKBTC To Trigger A Reversal For Chainlink In an elaborate analysis, CryptoWzrd confirmed a strong bullish close for both the price of Chainlink and the LINK/BTC pairing. Notably, the LINK/BTC pair printed a powerful bullish daily candle, an event that coincided with a decrease in Bitcoin’s dominance. This simultaneous action suggests that capital is rotating out of Bitcoin and into altcoins like LINK, providing significant underlying strength. Related Reading: Chainlink (LINK) Triangle Setup Points To $100, Says Analyst The analyst believes that a key confirmation of a major reversal is near. Achieving just one more bullish daily close from the LINK/BTC pair would offer further bullish momentum, which would solidify the reversal. Such a development would significantly aid LINK in becoming more bullish from its present price location. Looking at the price structure, the analysis identifies $20 as the primary daily support level for Chainlink. The current setup, driven by the strength in the LINK/BTC pair, suggests that if a second consecutive bullish daily close occurs, it could spur a rapid V-shape recovery. This implies that the recent dip would be quickly and aggressively retraced. Should this V-shape recovery materialize, the immediate outlook points to a rally toward key resistance targets such as $25, followed by the more ambitious target of $30. Holding Key Resistance Zone Could Unlock Fresh Long Opportunities CryptoWzrd highlighted that both volatility and a strong underlying bullish bias characterized the intraday chart. A key takeaway is that a move above the $22 resistance level is an indicator of strength. Based on this impending move, the analyst stated his intention to look for a long position. Related Reading: Chainlink Bulls Eye $30 Target But Must First Overcome Crucial Resistance The analyst also outlined an alternate entry scenario that could present itself sooner. He suggested that if a bearish pullback were to occur from the current price location, followed immediately by a decisive bullish reversal, this reversal pattern could trigger an early long opportunity. Meanwhile, an immediate downside support level to watch is identified at $19.80. For the time being, the analyst is in a waiting period, as the current environment is ambiguous in terms of immediate entry. CryptoWzrd concluded that the next course of action is to wait for the market to further develop and produce chart formation that confirms the direction. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
The cryptocurrency market is in a tense mood after Bitcoin lost important price levels this week, and investor sentiment has taken a beating. This caused the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index to plunge by 16 points in a single day, sinking to 28 yesterday, its lowest level since March. At the time of writing, the index has recovered slightly to 33, but it still in the Fear zone. This may unsettle many investors, but history shows that fearful conditions may be blessings in disguise for Bitcoin investors. Related Reading: XRP Eyeing Explosive Move In Next Few Months, Research Shows Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Drops To 28 This week has been tough for many cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. Bitcoin, which started the week above $115,000, entered into an extended decline that saw it break below $110,000, which in turn led to liquidations of over $1 billion worth of positions across the industry. This move also saw Ethereum break below $4,000, alongside altcoins likes XRP, Solana extending to the downside. Taken together, these moves erased the cautious optimism of last week, when the index sat at a neutral level of 48. Instead, Bitcoin’s Fear and Greed Index fell to as low as 28, which is a dramatic 16 point plunge in a single day. This crash in the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index shows just how fast sentiment can reverse when important price thresholds fail to hold. However, while the fearful mood might appear to be a bearish hint, these conditions could be an opportunity for long-term traders. The Fear and Greed Index has historically been a contrarian indicator, with extreme fear levels typically appearing before significant rebounds. Earlier in March, when the index last reached similar depths, Bitcoin was trading at a relative low around $83,000. Today, even after breaking below 30 on the index again, Bitcoin is about $27,000 higher than it was in March. Bitcoin Fear And Greed Index. Source: Alternative.me Constructive Outlook For The Coming Weeks The broader takeaway from this sentiment shift is that the crypto market may be closer to its next recovery phase than many expect. The index’s slight rebound to 33 today from yesterday’s low of 28 shows that some traders are already positioning for a turnaround. For one, Bitcoin’s current prices could give savvy investors the chance to accumulate Bitcoin at discount prices. Bitcoin rarely sustains rallies in conditions of overwhelming greed. Instead, consolidations and corrections reset sentiment and make room for healthier growth. For instance, crypto analyst Michael Pizzino said in a post on X, that the most recent fear could be the turning point Bitcoin and crypto has been waiting for. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes In this sense, the fearful environment may be setting the stage for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins to build bullish momentum once selling pressure eases. Now, the most important thing is for the Bitcoin price to reestablish itself above $110,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $109,220. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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The cryptocurrency market remains in disarray following widespread declines, yet the XRP price continues to attract the attention of analysts who maintain an optimistic outlook. One expert noted that XRP has just printed a rare and bullish setup, with multiple chart indicators aligning in support of upward momentum. XRP Price Forms Rare Multi-Layered Bullish Setup According to crypto market expert Bobby A, XRP is in a rare market position, consolidating above key historical levels while preparing for a move that could lead to new all-time highs. He noted that different indicators are aligning in support of a possible uptrend. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes In a chart shared on X social media, Bobby explained that XRP’s market capitalization has been holding above its 2018 peak for more than 300 days, an uncommon show of strength amid the recent downturn. This long consolidation above a major resistance-turned support level suggests a massive build-up of energy before the next leg higher. He argues that this base formation signals a potentially explosive move to the upside, with the next market cap targets identified at $173 billion and a peak around $727 billion. On the price front, Bobby reveals that XRP has been forming a multi-month bullish flag pattern on its charts. He labels the critical support zones as “Base Camp 1” around $1.9 and “Base Camp 2” at $2.89—both of which have been successfully defended. He further highlighted that the monthly Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also positioning itself for one final push toward overbought territory, often a precursor to a sharp upward move. Based on his projections, XRP’s take profit zones sit between $5 and $13, levels that would mark fresh all-time highs. Bobby’s analysis highlights that XRP’s indicators are “firing on all cylinders,” with momentum across higher timeframes aligning for a potentially powerful surge. He further pointed out that Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D), currently at 58.7%, is set to retrace toward the mid-to-low 40% zone soon. Such a move would enable altcoins like XRP to capture a larger market share, thereby reinforcing the likelihood of a bullish breakout. The analyst described this rare alignment as a generational setup that occurs only a few times in a decade. Bearish Divergence Sparks Short-Term XRP Sell-Off While XRP appears to be resisting the present market downturn, not all analysts share an immediate bullish sentiment. Crypto expert JD has warned about a Bearish Divergence forming on XRP’s weekly chart—a signal that has now played out as expected. As shown in the chart, while XRP’s price made higher highs, the RSI indicator printed lower highs, creating a textbook Bearish Divergence pattern. This divergence has already led to a sharp 27% correction from the $3.37 take profit level that JD had previously identified. According to him, many market participants are now questioning why XRP has been under pressure despite broader optimism. Related Reading: Hyperliquid’s Days Numbered? Expert Forecasts ‘Painful Death’ JD argues that the Bearish Divergence was the clearest warning signal, and those who ignored it are now witnessing its full effect. He cautions that while XRP may still avoid a deeper breakdown into the “grey box” supply zone, the short-term trajectory remains bearish until momentum resets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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