Ethereum price falls to $2,325 on profit-taking after rising to $2,416.
The repeated rejection at $2,360–$2,400 resistance weakens the overall momentum.
Breaking below the key support at $2,312 could send ETH toward $2,173.

After a rally that pushed Ethereum close to $2,416, things quickly changed, and now ETH sits around $2,325.

This sharp drop near $2,400 tells us a lot about where Ethereum’s headed next, at least for now.

Pushback at $2,416 resistance

Ethereum (ETH) initially surged about 10% in a sharp move that triggered liquidations and brought renewed attention to the token.

After reaching around $2,416, momentum slowed, and the price began to pull back.

In recent weeks, the $2,360–$2,400 range has consistently acted as a supply zone, with selling pressure emerging each time ETH approaches this level.

Broader market conditions have also softened. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total crypto market capitalisation has declined by about 1.12%, alongside a drop in trading volumes.

This suggests that traders who entered during the recent rally are taking profits, adding to near-term downward pressure on ETH.

Capital rotation adds pressure

Another factor weighing on Ethereum (ETH) is the ongoing shift in market positioning.

Bitcoin dominance has been trending higher, indicating that capital is rotating into Bitcoin rather than altcoins.

This typically reflects a more defensive stance among investors.

As the largest altcoin, Ethereum is often among the first to face pressure during such rotations.

Even with relatively stable fundamentals, reduced capital inflows can limit its ability to sustain upward price momentum.

This trend is also visible in the ETH/BTC ratio, which has struggled to stabilise.

A recovery in this ratio would be needed to signal renewed confidence in altcoins. Until then, Ethereum may continue to underperform Bitcoin in the near term.

$2,312 now a key battleground

Right now, $2,312 stands out as a key support level. It’s not just psychological; it’s close to the 14-day moving average and already served as the floor during the recent dip.

If the ETH price holds steady above $2,312, the door stays open for another run at $2,400.

But if $2,312 gives way, things will start to look different, and bears will pick up momentum as bulls pull back.

In that case, $2,173 will be the next spot to watch.

Dropping from $2,312 to $2,173 will be a 6% slide, which is pretty standard after a strong rally; it is not something wild or out of the ordinary. It’s a realistic scenario if support breaks.

If buyers can push the price above $2,416 and keep it there, that recent rejection fades away, and a rally starts to look more real.

The short-term picture looks a bit bearish, although we’re not seeing panic selling yet; just uncertainty.

Everything boils down to the $2,312 support level. If buyers hold it, there’s a chance for another run at resistance. If not, a 6% drop is on the table.

Key points:

Bitcoin’s shallow pullback from the $76,000 resistance suggests that buyers are holding onto their positions, expecting the recovery to continue.

Select major altcoins are showing strength and are expected to break above their overhead resistance levels.

Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back after crossing the $76,000 level on Tuesday, but a positive sign is that bulls have not let the price dip below $73,500. That suggests the bulls are holding their positions as they expect the overhead resistance to be broken.

Another encouraging indication for the bulls is that BTC’s move toward $76,000 has been supported by $411.5 million in inflows into US spot BTC exchange-traded funds on Tuesday, according to SoSoValue data. That pushes the total net flows for 2026 into the positive territory at roughly $245 million.

While some analysts believe the bottom has been reached at $60,000, others remain skeptical. They anticipate BTC to collapse below $60,000 to as low as $50,000 before finally bottoming out.

Trend reversals could be tricky, but traders should be nimble when they spot one. Maintaining a negative view when the charts are screaming bullish is a recipe for disaster. 

Could BTC and select major altcoins break above their overhead resistance levels? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price prediction

BTC turned up from the 20-day exponential moving average ($71,116) on Monday and reached the $76,000 resistance on Tuesday.

Sellers are expected to protect the $76,000 level with all their might, as a close above it will complete a bullish ascending triangle pattern. That clears the path for a rally to the $84,000 level.

Conversely, any pullback is expected to find support at the 20-day EMA. If the BTC price rebounds off the 20-day EMA with force, it suggests a positive sentiment. That enhances the prospects of a break above the $76,000 resistance. Sellers will be back in control on a close below the support line of the triangle.

Ether price prediction

Ether (ETH) is facing resistance at $2,415, but a positive sign is that the bulls have not ceded much ground to the bears.

The prospects of a break above the $2,415 level increase if the ETH price turns up from the current level or the 20-day EMA ($2,198). The ETH/USDT pair may then surge to $2,800 and then to $3,050.

Sellers have an uphill task ahead of them. They will have to quickly pull the price below the moving averages to weaken the bullish momentum. The pair may then decline to the $1,916 support.

XRP price prediction

Buyers are struggling to drive XRP (XRP) above the 50-day simple moving average ($1.37), indicating that the bears are active at higher levels.

If the price turns down and dips below the 20-day EMA ($1.35), it may signal that the XRP/USDT pair consolidates between the 50-day SMA and $1.27 support for a few days. A break and close below the $1.27 level tilts the advantage in favor of the bears. 

Contrarily, a close above the 50-day SMA signals the start of a sustained recovery toward the downtrend line of the descending channel pattern. Buyers will be back in the driver’s seat on a close above the downtrend line.

BNB price prediction

BNB (BNB) reached the 50-day SMA ($626) on Tuesday, where the bears are posing a strong challenge. 

If bulls do not give up much ground from the current level, the possibility of a break above the 50-day SMA increases. The BNB/USDT pair may then rally to the $687 overhead resistance. Buyers will have to overcome the $687 barrier to clear the path for a rally to $730, then to $790.

On the downside, a close below the $570 support signals that the bears have seized control. The pair may then start the next leg of the downtrend toward $500.

Solana price prediction

Solana’s (SOL) failure to rise above the 50-day SMA ($85) suggests that the bears are fiercely guarding the level.

The flattish moving averages and the relative strength index (RSI) near the midpoint do not provide a clear advantage to either the bulls or the bears. That suggests the SOL/USDT pair may continue consolidating within the $76 to $98 range for a while.

The next trending move is expected to begin on a close above $98 or below $76. If the SOL price turns down and breaks below $76, it indicates an advantage to bears. The pair may then drop to $67. On the upside, a close above $98 opens the doors for a rally to $117.

Dogecoin price prediction

Dogecoin (DOGE) broke above the moving averages on Tuesday, but the long wick on the candlestick shows selling on rallies.

If the price dips below the moving averages, the bears will attempt to sink the DOGE/USDT pair below the $0.09 support. If they succeed, the DOGE price may resume its downtrend toward $0.08 and then $0.06.

Instead, if the price moves above the 20-day EMA ($0.09) and breaks above $0.10, it suggests the bears are losing their grip. The pair may then rally to $0.11 and eventually to $0.12.

Hyperliquid price prediction

Hyperliquid (HYPE) is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at the breakout level of $43.76.

If the HYPE price rallies from the current level and breaks above $45.30, it suggests that the bulls have turned the $43.76 level into support. That increases the likelihood of a move to the $50 level.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA ($40), it suggests that the break above the $43.76 level may have been a bull trap. The HYPE/USDT pair may then plunge to the 50-day SMA ($36.77).

Related: Tom Lee says ‘mini crypto winter’ is over, sees Ether above $60K

Cardano price prediction

Cardano (ADA) has been swinging between the 50-day SMA ($0.26) and the $0.23 support for the past few days.

The 20-day EMA ($0.25) has started to turn down gradually, and the RSI is in the negative zone, signaling a slight edge to the bears. If the price turns down and breaks below $0.23, the ADA/USDT pair may plummet toward the support line of the descending channel pattern. There is support at $0.22, but it is likely to be broken.

Buyers will have to propel the ADA price above the downtrend line to signal a potential trend change. The pair may then climb toward $0.36.

Bitcoin Cash price prediction

Buyers attempted to push Bitcoin Cash (BCH) above the 20-day EMA ($444), but the bears held their ground.

Sellers will strive to strengthen their position by driving the BCH price below $419. If they manage to do that, the BCH/USDT pair may start a downward move toward the $375 level.

This bearish view will be negated in the short term if buyers drive the price above the moving averages. The pair may then rise to the $486 level, where the bears are again likely to pose a strong challenge. 

Chainlink price prediction

Chainlink (LINK) has been trading near the moving averages for the past few days, signaling a balance between supply and demand.

The flattish moving averages and the RSI just above the midpoint suggest that the LINK/USDT pair may remain inside the $8 to $10 range for some more time.

The first sign of strength will be a break and close above the $10 resistance. That opens the doors for a rally to $10.94 and later to $11.61. Sellers are expected to defend the $11.61 level, as a close above it indicates that the bulls are back in the game. The bears will have to yank the LINK price below the $8 level to gain the upper hand.

Key takeaways:

Institutional ETH accumulation remains robust as Ether ETFs and Bitmine Immersion lead a healthy, spot-driven recovery.

Lackluster DApp revenue and negative ETH funding rates suggest that traders are skeptical of the rally.

Ether (ETH) price managed to sustain above $2,300 on Wednesday, distancing itself from the $1,940 lows seen on March 29. The recent rally has caused ETH futures open interest to reach $25.4 billion, indicating increased demand for leveraged positions. The movement suggests a potential turn in momentum for ETH bulls after 10 weeks of failed attempts to reclaim the $2,400 level.

To determine whether the shift in positioning is driven by bulls, one must assess the ETH futures funding rate. The ETH perpetual futures funding rate has failed to hold above 5% since Friday, indicating a lack of confidence among bulls. 

The metric has dipped below 0% multiple times, indicating excess demand for bearish leveraged positions. Under neutral conditions, the indicator should range between 5% and 10% to compensate for the cost of capital.

Still, one could argue that such data reinforces that Ether’s recent rally to $2,350 has been sustained by spot demand.

US-listed Ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accumulated $248 million in net inflows over the past 10 days, validating the thesis of healthy spot-driven Ether bullish momentum. In parallel, the digital asset treasury company Bitmine Immersion (BMNR US) announced the acquisition of $312 million worth of ETH. Bitmine now holds 4.87 million ETH, equivalent to $11.46 billion.

While institutional accumulation is generally a positive sign, Bitmine’s ETH holdings are trading 13% below their acquisition cost, according to CoinGecko data. Similarly, US-listed Ether ETF assets under management stood at $13.7 billion on Wednesday, down from $20.5 billion three months prior. Ether’s failure to reclaim $2,400 also happened as the S&P 500 index jumped to a new all-time high on Wednesday.

Weak Ethereum network activity, increased competition 

Part of investors’ reduced appetite for cryptocurrencies can be pinned to the declining activity in decentralized applications (DApps). Almost every corner of the cryptocurrency industry has been negatively impacted by the 2026 bear market, including memecoin token launch platforms, synthetic derivatives trading, collateralized lending, digital collectibles, decentralized exchanges and cross chain bridges.

The few positive highlights, including prediction markets and real-world assets, had no impact on Ethereum network activity. Investors are starting to question whether ETH is well-positioned to capture an eventual surge in demand for DApps, given the emergence of competing blockchains focused on solving specific issues, such as Hyperliquid and Plasma.

Related: ETH/BTC ratio hits 10-week high as Ether outpaces Bitcoin–Are new price highs next?

Ethereum’s weekly DApps revenue has plummeted to $11 million per week, down from $24 million in early February. The primary reason for investors to accumulate ETH is the expectation of higher onchain processing demand and the subsequent burn mechanism, which creates incentives for long-term holding. 

Despite the increased demand for ETH futures, derivatives metrics failed to flip bullish. Among the potential causes are the losses in Ethereum strategic reserve companies and increased competition in the DApps industry.

This rotation between short-term selling and constrained supply begins to shape how Bitcoin behaves near resistance.

As the price approaches the $73,000 to $75,000 zone, STH continues circulating supply, reacting quickly to volatility, and using strength to exit positions. This keeps visible sell pressure active, especially during upward moves.

However, HODL waves reveal a deeper shift in control. Older age bands, especially 2y+ and 5y+ cohorts, continue expanding, while younger bands remain compressed. This implies Long-Term Holders (LTH) are not distributing but steadily absorbing supply over time. As a result, available liquid supply tightens, making price more sensitive to incoming demand.

At the same time, declining Wholecoiners inflows confirm fewer large holders are moving coins to exchanges, reinforcing reduced structural selling pressure.

This creates a tension point, where short-term selling tests demand, while long-term conviction supports price resilience near resistance.

Bitcoin absorbs selling as liquidity tightens

Bitcoin’s liquidity behavior begins to reveal how strength forms beneath the surface. Exchange Reserves continue to decline, with CoinGlass data indicating them near 2.45 million BTC. This reduction matters because fewer coins remain on exchanges, which limits immediate sell-side pressure.

As coins move off exchanges, they shift into less reactive wallets, which lowers the market’s sensitivity to short-term selling. Price reflects this shift, holding between $73,900 and $74,400 despite periodic inflows from STH taking profits. This shows demand is stepping in, absorbing supply without sharp downside reactions.

However, this balance is not one-sided. If absorption weakens, the same inflows could trigger faster declines. For now, steady price and narrowing volatility suggest a buildup phase, where sustained demand could push Bitcoin higher, while fading interest risks renewed downside pressure.

Final Summary

Bitcoin faces short-term selling near $75,000, yet tightening supply limits downside pressure.
BTC remains in absorption, where demand must offset selling or risk rejection.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund designed to generate income while limiting exposure to the cryptocurrency’s volatility, according to a preliminary prospectus dated April 14.

The proposed Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF would aim to deliver current income alongside capital appreciation by investing primarily in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) and related options, rather than holding Bitcoin (BTC) directly.

The fund would generate yield by selling call options on Bitcoin-linked ETPs, a strategy that can produce premium income but may cap upside in rising markets.

According to the filing, the actively managed fund would maintain at least 80% exposure to Bitcoin-linked assets and could allocate as much as 25% of its holdings through a Cayman Islands subsidiary, a structure commonly used to gain commodities exposure under the US Investment Company Act.

The fund expects to vary its options “overwrite” strategy — that is, selling call options against its holdings — between roughly 40% and 100% of its Bitcoin exposure depending on market conditions, and may distribute a significant portion of returns as income or return of capital.

It would gain exposure through a mix of spot Bitcoin ETPs and derivatives, combining direct holdings with options-based positions. The strategy may perform better in flat or moderately rising markets but could underperform during strong rallies as upside is capped.

Eric Balchunas, ETF analyst at Bloomberg, described the product as “Boomer Candy” in a post on X, suggesting the structure may appeal to investors seeking income and lower volatility over full upside exposure.

Separately, Goldman Chair and CEO David Solomon told analysts on Monday that the company last week closed on its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management, an issuer of defined outcome exchange-traded funds. The addition of Innovator’s 170 ETFs puts Goldman in the top 10 of global active ETF providers, Solomon said on the first-quarter earnings call.

Related: Bitcoin ETFs clock $291M outflows as BTC blasts past $74K

Active crypto ETFs gain traction as strategies evolve beyond price tracking

The filing from Goldman Sachs comes as asset managers move beyond basic price-tracking crypto funds, with more complex and actively managed strategies gaining traction across the ETF market.

In January, Bitwise Asset Management launched an actively managed ETF designed to hedge against currency debasement. The fund allocates across assets including Bitcoin, precious metals and mining equities, reflecting a broader push to integrate digital assets into diversified, macro-focused portfolios.

In March, T. Rowe Price amended its filing with the SEC for a proposed actively managed crypto ETF that would invest directly in digital assets. The updated prospectus outlines a portfolio that may include assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL).

Fund issuer 21Shares is also expanding into more sophisticated strategies. In February, the company launched a Europe-listed ETP tied to Strategy’s preferred stock (STRC), offering exposure to a yield-generating instrument linked to the company’s Bitcoin-focused capital strategy.

Speaking to Cointelegraph, 21Shares President Duncan Moir said the shift reflects broader demand for more advanced products, noting that crypto is “particularly well-suited to active management.”

According to a March report compiled by Morningstar and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, active ETFs held nearly $1.8 trillion in assets globally at the end of 2025, with flows significantly outpacing passive products.

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World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token risks dipping 20% in April, according to a mix of convincing technical and fundamental indicators.

Key takeaways:

Bear pennant hints at WLFI dip in April

As of Tuesday, WLFI was consolidating inside a classic bear flag, a continuation pattern that typically forms after a sharp decline.

In technical analysis, a bear flag typically resolves when the price breaks below the lower trendline alongside rising trading volumes and falls by as much as the structure’s maximum height.

Applying this classic rule to WLFI’s chart brings its measured downside target to around $0.066 in April, down about 20% from the current price levels.

Conversely, a break below the upper trendline risks invalidating the bear flag setup, with the 20-day (green) and 50-day (red) exponential moving averages (EMAs) at around $0.081 and $0.085 serving as primary upside targets.

Insider activity, token unlock fears add pressure

Beyond technicals, WLFI faces mounting scrutiny that continues to weigh on sentiment.

On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence show wallets linked to the project deposited roughly 3–5 billion WLFI tokens—largely illiquid—as collateral on Dolomite to borrow about $75 million in stablecoins, including USD1 and USDC.

Over $40 million was later moved to Coinbase Prime. The position pushed pool utilization to ~93%, restricting withdrawals and drawing criticism for “circular” liquidity extraction.

The structure is risky because it uses thinly traded internal tokens to borrow real liquidity, meaning any sharp WLFI price drop could trap depositors, trigger bad debt, and deepen selling pressure.

At the same time, markets are bracing for a proposed unlock of over 16 billion WLFI tied to still-locked public allocations, raising dilution risks.

Adding to the pressure, Tron founder Justin Sun, who reportedly invested ~$75 million and became an adviser, again accused WLFI of embedding a hidden backdoor blacklisting function in the smart contract.

Related: US President Trump faces renewed backlash as Trump-linked tokens crash

This allegedly allowed the team to unilaterally freeze his wallet/assets without notice or recourse, violating “decentralization” promises.

He called it a trap, denounced “token scandals,” claimed governance votes were rigged/non-transparent and demanded unlocks/transparency.

A structural inflection is emerging in Ethereum’s [ETH] price action, where prolonged compression begins to give way to a potential expansion attempt.

Within this context, Ethereum rose nearly 10% in the last 24 hours at writing time, after months of sideways movement following a sustained downtrend.

Price now approaches the $2,416 resistance, which acts as the key validation level for confirming sustained upside strength.

Meanwhile, recovery follows a sharp drop toward the $1,766 zone, where buyers start rebuilding short-term structure.

At the same time, OBV trended lower near 25.2M, indicating declining participation despite rising prices. This divergence suggests limited accumulation strength behind the move.

If the price breaks above $2,416 with stronger volume, momentum may build; otherwise, weak conviction could trigger rejection and extend consolidation.

Is $2,416 a breakout or rejection point?

A critical decision point tightened around $2,416 as Ethereum’s structure compressed within a rising channel toward resistance. ETH traded near $2,374 at press time after briefly pushing toward $2,392, showing repeated attempts to test the upper boundary.

This ascending channel reflects controlled buying pressure; however, price now clusters just below resistance, where continuation must prove strength.

A sustained move above $2,416 could open the $2,450–$2,600 range, confirming expansion beyond the channel.

Meanwhile, the $2,173 level acts as immediate support within the structure, while the broader $2,250–$2,300 zone anchors the recovery.

At the same time, volume remained relatively muted, suggesting participation has not fully expanded alongside price. If volume rises into resistance, the breakout may hold; otherwise, weak participation could trigger rejection and return Ethereum to consolidation.

Ethereum’s $2,416 liquidity test

Ethereum approaches a defining moment, as price compresses just below $2,416 while recent gains begin to slow. After pushing toward $2,394, buyers now test whether demand can sustain beyond short-term positioning, while sellers defend resistance.

This matters because $2,416 concentrates liquidity on both sides, attracting breakout traders and short sellers. If price clears this level with strong closes, momentum may extend toward $2,600, as buy-side liquidity gets triggered.

However, hesitation reflects balance rather than weakness. Repeated rejections or long upper wicks would show supply absorbing demand, keeping price within range.

If that unfolds, price may rotate toward $2,250, while a confirmed breakout could shift the structure higher, leaving Ethereum at a clear directional crossroads.

Final Summary

Ethereum tests $2,416 as a key pivot, where strong volume may drive expansion, while weak participation risks rejection.
Ethereum remains balanced, with price strength meeting weak conviction, leaving direction dependent on demand versus supply.

TLDR:

Ondo Finance filed an SEC no-action request to tokenize securities entitlements on Ethereum Mainnet for OGM products.

The filing keeps official books and records intact while adding a targeted tokenized layer for operational efficiency.

BitGo will serve as custodian for tokenized securities entitlements under the proposed Ondo Global Markets model.

Ondo aims to improve collateral monitoring, redemption workflows, and reconciliation without altering the core legal framework.

Ondo Finance has submitted a no-action letter request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its Ondo Global Markets platform.

The filing seeks confirmation that SEC staff would not recommend enforcement action for a specific operating model. This model involves recording certain securities entitlements in tokenized form on Ethereum Mainnet.

The structure is designed to improve operational processes without altering existing legal protections for investors.

A Narrow Request With a Practical Purpose

The no-action request does not ask the SEC to rewrite securities law. It also does not seek approval for all forms of tokenized securities. Instead, Ondo Finance is asking for clearance on one specific and bounded model.

Under this model, OGM products would remain tokenized notes for non-U.S. investors. These notes provide exposure to U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs through existing custody and recordkeeping frameworks.

The underlying securities would stay within the current legal structure. Official books and records would remain unchanged as well.

The only addition is that certain securities entitlements would also appear in tokenized form on the Ethereum mainnet. BitGo, acting as custodian, would hold these tokenized representations to support recordkeeping and operational workflows.

Ondo outlined three direct benefits for this approach. These are cleaner collateral monitoring, more efficient creation-and-redemption processes, and simpler reconciliation across the OGM product stack. The goal is to improve operations for an existing product, not to build an entirely new system.

Ondo Finance stated, X: “Public blockchain rails and serious securities regulation can be, and are being, designed to work together.”

Why Ethereum Mainnet and Why Now

Ondo chose the Ethereum Mainnet for practical reasons. OGM already operates within Ethereum and Ethereum-compatible environments.

Using the same blockchain rail reduces friction and keeps the broader system coherent. The choice also reflects a broader view that public blockchain infrastructure can function well in regulated markets when paired with proper controls.

A no-action position from the SEC staff does not create new rules or legal precedent. However, it can provide room for a specific model to move forward before a longer rulemaking process concludes.

That is precisely what Ondo Finance is seeking here. The company wants to proceed with a practical product improvement in a narrow and supervised way.

Getting regulatory clarity up front matters when numerous established market participants are involved. Ondo Finance noted that even when the legal case is strong, a no-action submission can be the right step before adopting a new operating model. The filing treats the tokenized layer as a recordkeeping innovation rather than a structural overhaul.

Ondo Finance added it looks forward to a thoughtful SEC review as part of the broader conversation about how public blockchain fits into regulated markets.

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $72,000 level as bulls attempt to push the price closer to its multi-month range highs. While lower levels are attracting buyers, sustaining the higher levels might pose a challenge.

Coin Bureau founder and market analyst Nic Puckrin told Cointelegraph that for BTC to reach $90,000, the geopolitical tensions must end, bringing oil prices to $80. Additionally, economic data must soften in order to calm investors’ fear that stagflation may hamper the US economy.

Another cautious view came from CoinEx exchange chief analyst Jeff Ko, who told Cointelegraph that the short-term sentiment “remains fragile and heavily macro-driven, especially by oil, the dollar and inflation expectations.” The analyst sounded more confident over the medium term as he does not expect oil prices to remain elevated due to the supply-demand fundamentals.

As far as price levels are concerned, macro analyst Jordi Visser said on the Anthony Pompliano podcast that a sustainable move could begin if BTC trades above $76,000 and Ether (ETH) above $2,400.

Could buyers pierce the overhead resistance in BTC and the major altcoins? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out. 

S&P 500 Index price prediction

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) gapped up and closed above the 50-day simple moving average (6,761) on Wednesday, indicating that the corrective phase may be over.

The 20-day exponential moving average (6,657) has started to turn up, and the relative strength index (RSI) is in the positive territory, indicating a slight edge to the bulls. Any pullback is expected to find support at the 20-day EMA. If the price remains above the 20-day EMA, the bulls will strive to push the index toward the all-time high of 7,002.

On the contrary, if the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it suggests that the bears are selling on rallies. That increases the likelihood of a range formation in the near term.

US Dollar Index price prediction

Sellers are attempting to sink the US Dollar Index (DXY) below the 50-day SMA (98.67), but the bulls have held their ground.

The bounce off the 50-day SMA is expected to face selling at the 20-day EMA (99.34). If the price turns down from the 20-day EMA and breaks below the 50-day SMA, it suggests that the index may continue to oscillate inside the large range between 95.55 and 100.54 for some more time.

Contrarily, a close above the 20-day EMA suggests demand at lower levels. The bulls will then again attempt to thrust the price above the 100.54 resistance. 

Bitcoin price prediction

BTC pulled back to the 20-day EMA ($70,209), indicating that the bears are fiercely defending the $74,000 to $76,000 zone.

The bounce off the 20-day EMA on Monday indicates that the bulls are buying on dips. That increases the possibility of a retest of the critical $76,000 resistance. Sellers are expected to defend the level with all their might, as a close above $76,000 will complete a bullish ascending triangle pattern. That clears the path for a potential rally to $84,000.

Sellers are likely to have other plans. They will attempt to pull the BTC/USDT pair below the moving averages. If they succeed, the BTC price may drop to the support line. A close below the support line tilts the advantage in favor of the bears.

Ether price prediction

ETH has pulled back to the 20-day EMA ($2,154), which is a crucial support to watch out for in the short term.

If the ETH price rebounds off the 20-day EMA with force, it suggests that the bulls are buying on dips. That improves the prospects of a rally above the $2,386 resistance. If that happens, the ETH/USDT pair may surge toward $2,800.

Alternatively, a break below the moving averages indicates that the bears are active at higher levels. That may signal a consolidation between $1,916 and $2,386 for a while.

BNB price prediction

Buyers are struggling to push BNB (BNB) above the moving averages, indicating that the bears are attempting to retain control.

Sellers will try to strengthen their position by pulling the BNB price below the $570 level. If they manage to do that, the BNB/USDT pair may resume the downtrend toward the next target objective at $500.

On the contrary, if the price turns up from the current level or the $570 support and rises above the moving averages, it suggests that the pair may remain range-bound for a few more days.

XRP price prediction

XRP (XRP) remains stuck between the $1.27 level and the 50-day SMA ($1.37), indicating a balance between supply and demand.

Sellers will attempt to gain the upper hand by pulling the XRP price below the $1.27 support. If they can pull it off, the XRP/USDT pair may descend to $1.11 and thereafter to the support line of the descending channel pattern.

This negative view will be invalidated in the near term if the price turns up and breaks above the moving averages. That opens the gates for a rally to the downtrend line, which is expected to act as stiff resistance.

Solana price prediction

Solana (SOL) turned down from the 50-day SMA ($85) on Sunday, indicating that the bears are selling on minor rallies.

Sellers will strive to pull the SOL price down to the $76 level, which is likely to attract buyers. If the price rebounds off the $76 level, the bulls will again attempt to pierce the 50-day SMA. If they succeed, the SOL/USDT pair may extend its stay inside the $76 to $98 range for some more time.

A close below the $76 level indicates that the bears have seized control. That increases the likelihood of a drop below the $67 level.

Related: Strategy buys 13,927 Bitcoin for $1B, holdings near 800,000 BTC

Dogecoin price prediction

Dogecoin (DOGE) is getting squeezed between the moving averages and the $0.09 support, signaling a potential range expansion in the next few days.

If the DOGE price continues lower and closes below the $0.09 support, it shows that the bears have overpowered the bulls. The DOGE/USDT pair may plummet to $0.08 and subsequently to the $0.06 support.

Time is running out for the bulls. They will have to push and maintain the price above the moving averages to begin a relief rally. The pair may then rise to $0.11 and, after that, to the $0.12 level.

Hyperliquid price prediction

Buyers failed to propel Hyperliquid (HYPE) above the $43.76 overhead resistance on Saturday, indicating that the bears are aggressively defending the level.

A positive sign in favor of the bulls is that they have not ceded much ground to the bears. That enhances the prospects of a break above the $43.76 level. If that happens, the HYPE price may soar to $50.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it suggests that the bulls have given up. The HYPE/USDT pair may then slump to the 50-day SMA ($35.99).

Cardano price prediction

Cardano (ADA) plunged below the $0.25 level on Sunday, signaling that the bears are attempting to take charge.

The $0.23 level is the crucial support to watch out for on the downside. If the level breaks down, the ADA price may drop to the Feb. 6 low of $0.22 and later to the support line of the descending channel pattern.

The first sign of strength will be a break and close above the 50-day SMA ($0.26).  Sellers will attempt to halt the relief rally at the downtrend line; if the bulls prevail, the ADA/USDT pair could signal a potential trend change. 

Ether’s (ETH) rebound to $2,300 over the weekend put large investors back into profit but is this a sign that ETH may rally to $3,000?

Data from TradingView shows that Ether’s price rose 20% to $2,330 on Saturday from its local low of $1,940 reached on March 29.

The recovery was fueled by the US and Iran’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire and a strengthening market structure. The rebound has also pushed ETH whales into profitability, according to data from CryptoQuant.

ETH whales’ unrealized profit ratio reveals that wallets holding over 100,000 ETH are “profitable state again,” CryptoQuant analyst CW8900 said in a Quicktake note on Monday, adding:

“In the history of $ETH, every point where they turned from loss to profit was at the rally start point.”

ETH investors double down on buying

The shift in whale profitability shows accumulation at lower levels, signaling long-term investor confidence.

Data from CryptoQuant shows that ETH accumulation began in late 2025 and has proceeded more aggressively throughout 2026. 

Accumulation addresses are wallets that continuously receive ETH without making any outgoing transactions. They may belong to long-term holders, institutional investors, or entities strategically accumulating Ether rather than actively trading it.

As a result, the total ETH held by these long-term holders reached a record 26.3 million. That marks a 32% jump in 2026 despite ETH price declining by 25% over the same period.

Large spikes in inflows to these addresses often signal strong confidence in Ether’s long-term potential, with past trends showing that such surges frequently precede price rallies.

For example, on June 22, 2025, Ethereum accumulation addresses recorded a then-all-time high daily inflow of over 380 million ETH. Nearly 30 days later, ETH price rallied by almost 85%. A similar price increase succeeded November 2025’s inflow spike into the accumulation addresses.

Ether’s technical set-up points to $3,000

Ether’s price action has formed a rounded bottom chart pattern on the 12-hour chart. The price is retesting the $2,140 support, where the chart’s support line and the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) converge. 

Bulls will now attempt to push ETH/USD above the neckline of the governing chart pattern at $2,400, paving the way toward the measured target at $2,940, 32% above the current price. 

The daily relative strength index (RSI) has risen to 57 from near-oversold levels at 36, suggesting ETH bulls are returning to the market.

However, Ether’s cost basis distribution data shows that investors hold about 7.6 million ETH at an average cost of between $2,750 and $2,850, creating a potential resistance zone. This concentration suggests that many investors may sell at breakeven, potentially stalling Ether’s upward momentum.

“Ethereum is heading, in my opinion, toward its next major resistance at $2,800,” said analyst TagadoBTC in a recent X post, adding: 

“The $2,000 zone remains the one to hold, otherwise we risk falling back to the bottom of the channel.”

As Cointelegraph reported, Ether’s potential for a rally will improve once the altcoin breaks above the $2,400 resistance level. If that happens, the ETH/USDT pair may surge to $2,800.