Will Ethereum Defy the Odds and Rocket to New Heights? You Won’t Believe Who’s Betting On It!

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Despite Ethereum (ETH) recently losing the critical $3,000 threshold due to broader cryptocurrency market corrections, influenced by escalating regulatory tensions between the US and China, optimism for the leading altcoin persists. 😬

As of now, Ethereum has rebounded nearly 10%, trading just above $2,800, which places it above key support levels that could pave the way for new record highs in this bullish cycle. 🚀

Critical $2,700 Level: Key For ETH’s Bullish Structure

Throughout this market cycle, Ethereum has struggled compared to its peers. With a year-to-date (YTD) increase of only 21%, it has significantly lagged behind other cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL) and XRP, which have recorded impressive gains of 120% and 420%, respectively. 😐

Despite this, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has pointed out that Ethereum must maintain the $2,750 support level to establish a foundation for a potential surge to $6,760. 📈

In another analysis, Martinez noted that if Ethereum forms a head-and-shoulders pattern—a common technical chart pattern—the altcoin needs to stay above $2,700 to preserve its bullish structure, with a target of reaching $7,000. 🧠

This indicates that the $2,700 level is pivotal for Ethereum’s potential to achieve a new record high, suggesting a possible 150% increase if these scenarios materialize. 🤞

Another analyst, known as Morecryptoonl, cautioned that the market lacks substantial structure at present, indicating that a break above the recent local low of $2,909 would signify a more stable price environment. He emphasized the importance of maintaining support above $2,236 for a more robust recovery. 🤷‍♂️

Trump Family Backs Ethereum

Adding to the optimism, the Trump family has shown notable support for Ethereum. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) recently purchased an additional 1,826 ETH, amounting to approximately $5 million. 💰

According to Lookonchain data, with a total investment of 61,114 ETH for $205 million at an average price of $3,354, WLFI has sustained a loss of about $31 million on this position. Ouch! 💸

Moreover, Trump’s crypto venture also transferred significant amounts of various cryptocurrencies, including 86,296 ETH ($235 million) and 647 WBTC ($65.5 million), to Coinbase Prime, indicating a strategic positioning within the crypto market. 🎯

Further bolstering Ethereum’s prospects, recent ETF flows reveal a noteworthy trend: while approximately 2,400 BTC were sold on February 3, ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw net inflows of $83.6 million. 🤑

This contrasts sharply with the $234.4 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting that institutional investors are increasingly confident in Ethereum’s future, despite recent price corrections. 🤨

Trading at $2,819, ETH is down as much as 21% on a monthly basis, with a 42% gap to its all-time high of $4,878 reached during the 2021 bull run. Hang in there, ETH! 🥲

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2025-02-04 22:19