In our previous idea, we argued Ethereum reached a potential top of the bear market rally. However, we remain cautious until we see more signs to confirm our assessment.
Our view is based upon bearish fundamental factors that will persist throughout 2022 and 2023, dragging the global economy into recession and causing risk-off sentiment. In our opinion, the drying up liquidity in the cryptocurrency market suggests trouble ahead, with volumes being low compared to where they were during previous bull markets. Additionally, several technical indicators flash overbought conditions for ETHUSD.
As if it was not enough, the market sentiment reflects raging “bull market euphoria” among retail investors, with many forgetting how deceitful bear market rallies tend to be. Mounting calls for the trend reversal, and new ATH point to the classic irrationality of market participants during such periods.
These developments worry us and, indeed, they lead us to speculate that the looming selloff will have extreme nature. Therefore, we maintain a bearish outlook on Ethereum. Accordingly, we stick to our price target of 1 000 USD.
Illustration 1.01
The picture above shows the daily chart of ETHUSD. The red arrow indicates a gradual decline in volume over the past three days. To confirm our previous assessment about the potential top, we would like to see a build-up in volume accompanying a price decline. So far, we have not seen that. Another development we would like to see is a breakout below the sloping support and the immediate support. That would bolster a bearish case for Ethereum.
Technical analysis - daily time frame
RSI crossed below 70 points, which is bearish; however, it is turning neutral. MACD is due to perform a bearish crossover. Stochastic is bearish. DM+ and DM- are bearish. Overall, the daily time frame is neutral/slightly bearish.
Illustration 1.02
Illustration 1.02 shows the magnitude of bear market rallies during the bear market of 2018.
Technical analysis - weekly time frame
Stochastic is bullish. RSI is flattening. MACD is bullish. DM+ and DM- are bearish. Overall, the weekly time frame is neutral.
Illustration 1.03
The setup we introduced in the previous idea remains valid.
Please feel free to express your ideas and thoughts in the comment section.
DISCLAIMER: This analysis is not intended to encourage any buying or selling of any particular securities. Furthermore, it should not be a basis for taking any trade action by an individual investor. Therefore, your own due diligence is highly advised before entering a trade.
Our view is based upon bearish fundamental factors that will persist throughout 2022 and 2023, dragging the global economy into recession and causing risk-off sentiment. In our opinion, the drying up liquidity in the cryptocurrency market suggests trouble ahead, with volumes being low compared to where they were during previous bull markets. Additionally, several technical indicators flash overbought conditions for ETHUSD.
As if it was not enough, the market sentiment reflects raging “bull market euphoria” among retail investors, with many forgetting how deceitful bear market rallies tend to be. Mounting calls for the trend reversal, and new ATH point to the classic irrationality of market participants during such periods.
These developments worry us and, indeed, they lead us to speculate that the looming selloff will have extreme nature. Therefore, we maintain a bearish outlook on Ethereum. Accordingly, we stick to our price target of 1 000 USD.
Illustration 1.01
Technical analysis - daily time frame
RSI crossed below 70 points, which is bearish; however, it is turning neutral. MACD is due to perform a bearish crossover. Stochastic is bearish. DM+ and DM- are bearish. Overall, the daily time frame is neutral/slightly bearish.
Illustration 1.02
Technical analysis - weekly time frame
Stochastic is bullish. RSI is flattening. MACD is bullish. DM+ and DM- are bearish. Overall, the weekly time frame is neutral.
Illustration 1.03
Please feel free to express your ideas and thoughts in the comment section.
DISCLAIMER: This analysis is not intended to encourage any buying or selling of any particular securities. Furthermore, it should not be a basis for taking any trade action by an individual investor. Therefore, your own due diligence is highly advised before entering a trade.
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