Ethereum (Cryptocurrency)
Ethereum Flips MasterCard: Is $5,000 ETH Next?A new era is dawning for Ethereum, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. In a stunning display of market strength, Ethereum has not only surpassed the market capitalization of financial giant Mastercard but is also setting its sights on the ambitious $5,000 price target. This powerful rally, which saw Ethereum gain an impressive 45% in a single month, is fueled by a potent combination of surging institutional investment, increasing regulatory clarity, and significant buying pressure from large-scale investors, colloquially known as "whales." However, this bullish narrative is not without its counterpoints, as short-term leverage risks and a sense of caution in the options market present potential hurdles on the path to new all-time highs.
A New King in the Asset Rankings: Ethereum Flips Mastercard
In a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency space, Ethereum's market capitalization soared to over $519 billion in August 2025, eclipsing that of the global payments behemoth, Mastercard. This achievement propelled Ethereum to the 22nd spot among the world's largest assets, placing it ahead of household names like Netflix, Exxon Mobil, Costco, and Johnson & Johnson. The surge was the result of a consistent upward trend, with Ethereum's price climbing nearly 7% in a single day to hit $4,300, capping a 21% rise over several weeks.
This "flippening" of a traditional financial institution has ignited fresh debate about the long-term potential of decentralized assets. The 24/7 nature of cryptocurrency markets provides a distinct advantage, allowing for continuous trading and accumulation of buying momentum, even when traditional stock markets are closed. While Bitcoin still holds a commanding lead with a market capitalization of $2.36 trillion, Ethereum's consistent gains since July 2025 have kept the conversation alive about its potential to one day challenge the top spot.
The Road to $5,000: A Rally Fueled by Whales and Regulatory Tailwinds
The drive towards the psychologically significant $5,000 mark is being underpinned by several powerful forces. A staggering 45% monthly gain has brought this target within reach, with analysts pointing to a confluence of bullish factors.
One of the primary drivers is the unprecedented level of accumulation by "whales." In a single week, these large-scale investors accumulated an astounding $946.6 million worth of Ethereum. This aggressive buying is not limited to individual investors. A mysterious institution was reported to have acquired 221,166 ETH, worth nearly $1 billion, in a single week, signaling strong long-term confidence even at elevated prices. This whale activity is significant as it reduces the available supply of ETH on exchanges, creating a supply squeeze that can amplify price movements.
Adding to this momentum is the growing clarity in the regulatory landscape, particularly in the United States. Recent developments, including the White House's new digital asset framework and a resolution in the Ripple-SEC case, have helped to remove key uncertainties that have long plagued the crypto market. This improved regulatory environment is fostering greater trust and encouraging institutional adoption. The introduction of tax-advantaged structures, such as IRS Code 351, which allows for tax-free exchanges of Ethereum for treasury shares, is further incentivizing large-scale purchases by long-term holders.
The Rise of Corporate Ethereum and ETF Inflows
A significant and growing trend is the increasing allocation of corporate treasuries to Ethereum. As of August 2025, corporate Ether holdings have surged to an impressive $13 billion, with the total amount held by companies reaching 3.04 million ETH. This rally in corporate adoption is being led by firms like BitMine Immersion Technologies, SharpLink Gaming, and The Ether Machine.
BitMine Immersion Technologies, in particular, has made headlines by becoming the first company to hold more than $3 billion in ETH, having increased its holdings by a staggering 410.68% in just 30 days to 833,100 ETH. SharpLink Gaming and The Ether Machine have also significantly boosted their ETH treasuries, with the top ten corporate holders now controlling over 2.63 million ETH, representing about 2.63% of the asset's total supply.
This corporate buying spree is mirrored by the substantial inflows into spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). In a single day, ETH ETFs saw inflows of $533.8 million, with cumulative inflows since July 2024 topping $8.9 billion. These sustained ETF inflows, coupled with the growth of corporate reserves, are seen as a powerful combination that could position ETH to outperform and challenge the $5,000 level for the first time.
A Time to Sell? Market Cycles and Exit Strategies
While the current sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish, some analysts are sounding a note of caution, suggesting that the current rally may have an expiration date. Drawing on well-known market cycle cheat sheets, some traders are pointing to the current phase as one of "Optimism" and "Ethereum dominance," which they believe will eventually lead to a "Market Peak/Euphoria" phase.
According to one such analysis by a crypto trader, this peak could be reached by the end of October 2025, at which point the market may experience extreme overvaluation and a subsequent downturn. This perspective suggests that while there may still be room for significant upside, with short-term targets ranging from $5,800 to $6,000, a strategic exit plan is crucial. This view is not universally held, with other technical analyses projecting targets as high as $12,000 based on patterns similar to Bitcoin's 2020 rally.
The Clash of Fundamentals and Short-Term Risks
Despite the strong bullish fundamentals, there are short-term risks that could temper the rally. One of the primary concerns is the high level of leverage in the market. The all-exchange Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR) has climbed to 0.68, approaching historical highs and signaling excessive speculative activity. While this indicates a high degree of confidence, it also increases the risk of cascading liquidations in the event of a price correction.
The Ethereum options market also reflects a degree of caution. Despite the 41% rally in a month, derivatives data shows that traders have yet to turn decisively bullish. The options delta skew, a measure of the relative demand for bullish versus bearish options, remains in neutral territory. This suggests that while professional traders are not anticipating a significant price drop, they are also not exhibiting the "euphoria" that often accompanies major market tops. This lack of euphoria in the options market could be interpreted in two ways: either as a sign of a healthy, sustainable rally or as an indication that there isn't enough conviction to push the price significantly higher in the immediate future.
Conclusion: A Bullish Trajectory Tempered by Prudence
Ethereum's recent performance has been nothing short of remarkable. The cryptocurrency has not only achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Mastercard in market capitalization but has also laid a strong foundation for a potential run to $5,000 and beyond. The confluence of strong institutional demand, growing corporate adoption, and increasing regulatory clarity paints a decidedly bullish picture for the long term.
However, the path forward is unlikely to be a straight line. The risks associated with high leverage in the short term, coupled with a sense of caution in the options market, serve as important reminders that volatility remains a key characteristic of the crypto space. While the fundamental drivers suggest that Ethereum is well-positioned for continued growth, investors and market participants would be wise to remain vigilant and mindful of the potential for pullbacks. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether Ethereum can sustain its current momentum and solidify its position not just as a leading cryptocurrency, but as a global financial asset of the future.
Ethereum Struggles to Complete above the 0.786 Bearish 5-0 ZoneWhile on the intra-bar price action on ETH has gotten pretty excited above the 0.786 it is still worth considering that ETH has not completed any bars above the 0.786 since the breakout and that at a moments noticed much of the current price action above the main 0.786 PCZ could later find itself being filtered out of the Renko charts as a whole depending on how many Average True Ranges above the 0.786 PCZ ETH possible move.
Based on the fact that the current candle is simply still in the projection phase I'd caution longs here and remain accumulative of longer dated puts. There is also a 2x leveraged ETF of ETH called ETHU which has OTM monthly call options trading at 20-40 dollar premiums. I'd consider farming off of those premiums in the form of Bear Vertical Spreads as a way to hedge off the costs of holding the long puts.
Overall, we are still trading at the PCZ of the Bearish 5-0 which seems to also be in the similar shape of a Bearish Head and Shoulders pattern; the measure move of which could take ETH down to around $355 upon the break of $1,600
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ETHUSDT.P Swing Long Analysis & Setup
Important area of the upper time frame for swing are identified and named.
This setup is based on a combination of different styles, including the volume style with the ict style.
Based on your strategy and style, get the necessary confirmations for this Swing Setup to enter the trade.
Don't forget risk and capital management.
The entry point, take profit point, and stop loss point are indicated on the chart along with their amounts.
The responsibility for the transaction is yours and I have no responsibility for not observing your risk and capital management.
🗒 Note: The price can go much higher than the second target, and there is a possibility of a 500% pump on this currency. By observing risk and capital management, obtaining the necessary approvals, and saving profits in the targets, you can keep it for the pump.
⚠️ Warning : The stop loss is dramatic and large. Place the stop loss based on your strategy and after getting entry and confirmation on the entry point behind the last shadow that will be created. (( This is just my opinion and is not meant to be 100% correct, so be careful with your capital. ))
Spot Investing : ((long 'buy' position)) :
🟢 Entry 1 : 1800
🟢 Entry 2 : 1500
First entry point calculations :
⚪️ SL : 1370 ((23.89%))
⚫️ TP1 : 4500 ((150%))
⚫️ TP2 : 5000 ((177.78%))
⚫️ TP3 : 8000 ((344.44%))
⚫️ TP4 : 10000 ((455.56%))
‼️ Futures Trading Suggested Leverages : 3-5-7
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Do you remember my first Ethereum swing long signal?
My first swing long signal was provided on Ethereum, which was spot pumped by more than 100% and was profitable :
Inflation Countdown: BTC and ETH at Key Levels Ahead of CPIMarket focus is quickly turning to the US CPI report coming up this week. A higher-than-expected figure might weigh on risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, keeping the former in rangebound mode and the latter fighting for a handle above $4,000.
Ethereum is consolidating just above the $4,150 level after a sharp rally. The recent higher highs and higher lows keep the short-term bias bullish, but a sustained move below $4,100 could indicate shifting momentum.
Bitcoin is testing resistance at $119,000 after a solid recovery from below $113,000. The price remains inside a broader range between $116,000 and $123,000, with repeated upper wicks signalling sellers defending the top of the range.
Potential inverse head and shoulders target reached on EthereumWell... nearly reached at this stage anyway. In a similar vein to Dow Theory (in which you would normally expect that the Dow Jones Industrial Average would rise alongside the Dow Jones Transportation Index, the Nasdaq Composite, the SP500 and the Russell 2000 indices), let's suppose you would expect that Ethereum would rise alongside Bitcoin and the other altcoins.
Let's face it, Ethereum has had a great run recently, but what has Bitcoin been doing over the past month in particular? Literally nothing. Zero, zilch, nada... But why am I bringing up caution at this stage whilst everyone is so bullish about Ethereum? Let's scale out. If you look very far out to earlier this year, there was spike down in February for Ethereum (which formed a 'left shoulder' downward), and further retracement in share price downward to the ultimate low in April two months later to form the 'inverted head', followed by upward movement to form the inverted 'right shoulder' in late June.
This allows us to draw a 'neckline' at around about the 2880 level. Extending calculations from this neckline to the inverted head provides a range of approximately 1400, but when utilising exact numbers utilising charting software, and extending this range upwards from the neckline northwards provides a potential target of 4,368.94, which is fairly close to where we've been recently (the high of 4,333.13 about 2 hours ago at the time of writing).
Unless Bitcoin can get itself moving, as well as Ethereum turn around with respect to the one hourly momentum, tread cautiously and consider the possibility that the target may be reached of this head and shoulders target for Ethereum (thus, neutral bias at this stage, with potential to turn bearish).
Extreme Euphoria - ETH weekly update August 11 - 17thFrom an Elliott Wave perspective, Ethereum is likely advancing within Cycle degree Wave 3, Primary degree Wave 5, at the end of Intermediate degree Wave 3, and in Minor degree Wave 5. While theoretical upside targets for this structure have already been met, ETH has shown little sign of slowing down. On lower timeframes, the price action suggests the move is not yet complete.
The first alternative scenario would see the current wave extending further upward. The second, less probable alternative, would classify the move as part of an ongoing corrective formation — but the structure lacks the characteristics to strongly support this view.
Liquidity analysis reveals significant clusters below the low of Intermediate Wave 4 on the heatmap. In the order book, notable sell orders are stacked above the current price at $4,500 and $5,000 — levels of interest because they align with key technical confluences. Additionally, a Fair Value Gap (FVG) appears on the 1-hour chart, suggesting the possibility of a short-term pullback before price resumes its move toward the main target zone.
Funding rates are in a normal positive range and open interest is rising but beginning to flatten, signalling a steady but maturing uptrend. It’s worth noting that these funding rates have recently come down from elevated highs, indicating that the market was previously overheated.
ETH ETF flows remain steadily positive, but as mentioned in the Bitcoin analysis, these inflows appear to be driven more by rising prices and associated FOMO than by deliberate accumulation.
From a sentiment perspective, the Fear and Greed Index shows the market in “Greed” territory, while Ethereum’s own index indicates extreme greed. On LunarCrush, mentions of ETH are increasing, reflecting heightened market attention. However, sentiment measured per network interaction remains mostly neutral — a divergence that is worth monitoring.
In summary, caution is warranted at current levels. The primary target remains the 2.618 Fibonacci extension around $4,500, where a confluence of liquidity, order book resistance, and Elliott Wave projections converge. This level stands out as the most probable area for the current wave to complete before any significant correction.
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$ETH Weekly Analysis – ATH soon?ETH is testing the upper boundary of the green zone (~4340–4350), which is acting as key resistance, very close to its ATH.
Scenarios for this trading week:
Bullish : a confirmed breakout and close above 4350 opens the door to the 4,600–4650 target zone, with strong resistance ahead at 4860 (previous all time high zone). If buyers show strength, we can see new All-time High (~4900-5000).
Sideways/Correction : price could move in the 4000–4200 range for consolidation.
Bearish : а drop below 4000 could push ETH down to 3500–3650, even toward the key support around 3300 if the selling pressure grows.
Daily RSI is at 74, that means it's deeply overbought, so be cautious about your long positions.
Disclaimer: The author’s opinion may not align with yours.
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ETH ROAD TO 20K+I think we are getting closer to the final accumulation stage on ETH.
We can see a potential shape of huge channel in log scale.
After forming median of the channel I would like to see a big and fast correction near 30% from here towards 2900 support which must hold imo.
After that test of smthg around 3600 rgion and double bottom would be the best option just before few months of consolidation before breaking up and starting blow off top part.
Top of that channel depends on timing so the later the better I guess.
Bitcoin’s Next Move? ETH Heating Up & Altcoin Liquidity Shifthey I’m Skeptic,
in this one we’re looking at BTC’s breakout attempt, the good & bad signs in the daily candle, and why ETH & other alts are moving while BTC is ranging.
also sharing my triggers for both BTC & ETH, plus what I’m watching on BTC.D for the week ahead.
manage your risk, don’t fomo — peace out :)
ETH Eyeing $4,300 Breakout — Long-Term Target $7K+After dominating the market since the April 9 low, ETH is holding firm, even as it faces minor short-term headwinds. This consolidation above key support levels is building a strong base for the next upward move.
Bulls are focused on the higher-low formation, which keeps the trend intact and momentum in their favor. As long as ETH holds above $3,100–$3,200, the bullish structure remains unbroken.
📈 Technical Highlights:
✅ Short-term resistance: $4,000–$4,300 (break and run)
✅ Medium-term target: $4,800–$5,000
✅ Long-term potential: $7,000+ this cycle
🛡️ Key support: $3,100–$3,200
📣 Takeaway:
Ethereum’s chart remains a textbook bullish setup. A breakout over $4,300 could trigger another powerful rally, while current pullbacks may offer attractive opportunities for both swing traders and long-term investors.
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Ethereum ETH price analysis📉 Three possible scenarios for #Ethereum CRYPTOCAP:ETH :
🟢 Bullish:
Minor correction to $3950–$4000, followed by a breakout to new all-time highs (ATH).
🟡 Neutral:
Drop to $3400, bounce to $3950 — and then the decision point: breakout or breakdown?
🔴 Bearish:
Deeper correction to $2650 — possibly the last great buying opportunity before the next major rally.
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ETHUSD big bada boomClearly after finishing 3rd wave with extended flat, we are now in 5th and looking at the first wave I can't get around this idea - it's first and the most longest wave in fifth which makes the rest 2 shorter, making it ending diagonal. The correction of the first in this diagonal is usually 60-70%, so be aware of this. Good luck trader. I'm back again.
ADA/USDT | ADA Gains 18% – Bullish Momentum Ahead!By analyzing the Cardano chart on the 3-day timeframe, we can see that after correcting down to $0.69, the price saw renewed demand and has so far rallied over 18% to reach $0.80. Given the strength of this new bullish trend, I expect ADA to continue its upward move, with the next targets at $0.85, $0.93, and $1.00. Keep a close eye on this pair — this analysis will be updated!
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Ethereum (ETH) Price Hits 3.5 Year High; Nears ATH Of $4,891BINANCE:ETHUSDT is approaching a significant milestone in August, trading at $4,182, a 3.5-year high . The altcoin breached the $4,000 mark over the weekend, setting its sights on the next target of $4,891. This strong upward momentum suggests Ethereum could make history if it sustains its growth.
At $4,303, BINANCE:ETHUSDT is 17% away from its all-time high (ATH) of $4,891 . To reach this ATH, ETH must first secure $4,500 as a stable support level. A successful consolidation above this threshold could set the stage for ETH to continue its bullish ascent towards the ATH.
However, if investor sentiment shifts and selling pressure increases, BINANCE:ETHUSDT could struggle to maintain its position above $4,000 . A decline below this level would invalidate the bullish outlook, potentially reversing the recent gains and sending ETH lower.
11/08/25 Weekly OutlookLast weeks high: $119,322.97
Last weeks low: $112,665.39
Midpoint: $115,994.18
BTC takes back the spotlight as the week ends! Breaking through the previous weeks high just hours after weekly close and stopping just shy of ATH. This rally comes off the back of a successful bounce from $112,000 area and mirrors the previous weeks drawdown almost perfectly setting up an interesting week ahead.
I am still wary of August seasonality, yes BTC and the broader altcoin market especially ETH have seen great gains so far this month but history shows August is not kind to the bulls;
August '24: -8.74%
August '23: -11.27%
August '22: -13.99%
August '21: +13.42%
August '20: +2.74%
August '19: -4.84%
August '18: -9.0%
Now history doesn't necessarily repeat itself but it does rhyme. Should BTC SFP and accept below the weekly high I would say a $115,000/ Midpoint retest is a logical move. RSI has been posting bearish deviations on HTF (1W&1M) which can suggest a shift in trend is coming but further proof of this would be needed before then
This week CPI & PPI take place on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. With a September interest rate cut on the horizon this data release may be more important than it has been in recent months so I'm keeping a close eye on the result.
Previous: 2.7%
Forecast: 2.8% (+0.1%)
For altcoins many have had great rallies, ETH predominantly after breaking through $4000, again many indicators are showing a local top is due so I am looking at price action context for any clues of a pullback to come, until then the trend is your friend.
Good luck this week everybody!
ETHUSD Is Going Up! Buy!
Here is our detailed technical review for ETHUSD.
Time Frame: 2h
Current Trend: Bullish
Sentiment: Oversold (based on 7-period RSI)
Forecast: Bullish
The market is on a crucial zone of demand 3,601.00.
The oversold market condition in a combination with key structure gives us a relatively strong bullish signal with goal 3,751.96 level.
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Please, note that an oversold/overbought condition can last for a long time, and therefore being oversold/overbought doesn't mean a price rally will come soon, or at all.
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DeGRAM | ETHUSD retest of the support level📊 Technical Analysis
● ETH exploded out of the purple median channel, invalidating March-July lower-highs; retest of 3 210 held as a fresh higher-low, confirming trend acceleration.
● Price is now travelling the channel’s outer parallel; flag pole projected from the 2 430→3 210 thrust aligns with the 4 150-4 250 supply zone shown in pink.
💡 Fundamental Analysis
● CME ether futures OI hit a 14-month high on 17 Jul while exchange balances dropped to a five-year low, signalling strong institutional demand and tight float ahead of expected spot-ETF approvals.
✨ Summary
Long 3 210-3 300; hold above 3 210 targets 3 600 → 4 200. Bull view void on a 16 h close below 3 020.
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Breaking: Ethereum Is Set To Reclaim the $5k Price Pivot The price of the notable Altcoin- Ethereum ( CRYPTOCAP:ETH ) is set to reclaim the $5k resistance amidst growing interest and buying momentum.
For the past 3 months Ethereum ( CRYPTOCAP:ETH ) spiked 200+% breaking out from a cup and handle pattern amidst growing interest ikn the Ethereum chain.
Crypto Pundits on X, LinkedIn and Discord envisage the influx of memecoins on the Ethereum ( CRYPTOCAP:ETH ) chain- while most skeptics think the layer 1 blockchain is dead, Ethereum's sojourn to the $5k pivot is just days away as popular folks like Eric Trump the son of the present president of USA hints on investor's to buy Ethereum's dip.
As of the time of writing, CRYPTOCAP:ETH is up 0.58% already breaking the $4k resistance trading at $4276. With the Relative strength Index (RSI) at 71, CRYPTOCAP:ETH is on the verge of reaching overbought region. CRYPTOCAP:ETH might experience a respite before picking momentum up.
Was that it for $ETH this year?ETH just tapped the most important level to the upside $4300, and unless it can flip the $4387ish as support and continue higher, I think that's likely it for the year. Needs to take out the top resistance to be in a full bull trend.
I'm very bullish on ETH over the long term, however, in the short term the market looks extended here and I think we can see a major correction.
Will people longing here be stuck buying the highs like they were in Dec 2024 when everyone thought we were going to new highs? TBD. But I think they might be.
Here's why:
1. I think BTC has topped in the short term . If this corrects significantly, it's going to take all of crypto with it.
2. The reason why I think BTC miners haven't really run yet, is because the overall crypto market isn't bullish yet . We need to flip the $1.2T level on the chart for the entire crypto market to be in a bull trend.
3. The charts all look very similar to how they did right before the covid drop. I don't know what causes a large move down, but I can't ignore the signs.
If you're bullish here, you want to see the $4300 level get flipped as support. However, I think it's possible that we can see the lower supports get tagged before we see the resistances get taken out. Here is my long term chart of ETH (I think we go up to $18k+).
If you don't agree, all good, keep doing your thing.
Just want to provide an alternative perspective to the bullish narrative here because it seems like the entire market believes the exact same outcome is likely.
Also note: I don't plan on shorting ETH - I do not short the crypto market - I only aim to buy lower levels.
Good luck from here on out!
ETH | NEW ATH or DUMP ?Ethereum recently peaked at $3900. And allthough this is not a new ATH (close by a few hundred dollars), it is a local high for the year.
My last update was on an inverse Head and Shoulders pattern on ETH, which has since increased over 50%:
(The original idea here:)
The question now, is what's next for ETH - further increase, or are the increases over for the near term and is a correction more likely?
I'm going to say that the increases for ETH are over for now. This is because we correction is most definitely due after such a large increase in a fairly short timeframe. I'm not saying we're heading into a full out bearish cycle, but a 20-25% correction would be most normal at this point.
Additionally, XRP has also made it's peak and lost the high, now trading just under $3. This is a strong sign that the alts have likely already rallied, since XRP used to be the last to increase (if it increased at all, historically. (Thanks Jedd).
I was very lucky to call that top here:
Either way, buyers may use this correction to scoop up on smaller alts over the next few weeks. This ultimately depends on whether the market has ONE MORE pump, and if the correction will bounce back from a 20-25% pullback.
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