Ethereum Is Retesting A 5-Year Long Trendline – Massive Rally Incoming?

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Ethereum is currently consolidating below the $2,000 mark, trading within a narrow range between $1,800 and $1,900 as market uncertainty persists. Bulls have lost control, and speculation about a potential continuation of the bear trend is growing among analysts and investors. With macroeconomic instability, rising trade war fears, and erratic policy decisions from US President Trump, both crypto and U.S. stock markets remain highly volatile, adding to Ethereum’s struggles.

To highlight Ethereum’s fragile position, top analyst Mister Crypto shared a technical analysis revealing that ETH is currently testing a 5-year-long trendline, a crucial level that has historically acted as strong support during major corrections. If Ethereum fails to hold this trendline, the market could see a deeper decline, reinforcing bearish sentiment and potentially pushing ETH toward lower demand zones.

On the other hand, if Ethereum holds above this trendline, it could trigger a strong recovery, offering hope for bulls looking for a reversal. Over the coming days, Ethereum’s reaction at this level will determine its next major move, making this a pivotal moment for the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Ethereum Faces Crucial Test as It Trades Below Multi-Year Support

Ethereum has been under massive selling pressure, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and trade war fears that have rattled both the crypto and U.S. stock markets. With risk assets struggling to find stability, ETH has lost key price levels and now trades below a critical multi-year support around $2,000, which could flip into strong resistance if bulls fail to reclaim it.

Analysts warn that Ethereum’s downtrend may continue as broader economic conditions show no signs of improvement. Investors remain cautious, with global trade tensions, inflation concerns, and U.S. regulatory uncertainties weighing on market sentiment. However, despite these bearish factors, some experts believe Ethereum could be preparing for a long-term recovery.

Mister Crypto’s technical analysis on X highlights that Ethereum is currently testing a 5-year-long support trendline, an even stronger level than the $2,000 demand zone. According to his insights, this trendline has historically held during major corrections and served as a key turning point for bullish reversals. If Ethereum maintains support above this level, it could trigger a significant recovery rally, pushing ETH back above $2,000 and beyond.

Ethereum retesting a 5-year long trendline | Source: Mister Crypto on X

Over the coming weeks, Ethereum’s price reaction at this crucial trendline will determine whether a reversal is on the horizon or if the bearish trend will extend further.

ETH Bulls And Bears Battle For Control

Ethereum is now at a crucial crossroads, with bulls struggling to reclaim the $2,000 mark, while bears fail to push ETH below $1,800. This prolonged consolidation phase has left investors uncertain about the next major move for ETH.

ETH consolidating below $2,000 | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView

For a recovery rally to take shape, bulls must reclaim the $2,300 level, which aligns with the 4-hour 200 moving average (MA) and exponential moving average (EMA). Breaking above this level would signal a shift in momentum and pave the way for further upside toward key resistance zones.

However, failure to reclaim the $2,000 mark and hold above crucial moving averages could trigger another wave of selling pressure. A decisive drop below $1,800 would put Ethereum in dangerous territory, opening the door for a potential retest of lower demand zones around $1,600-$1,700.

With macroeconomic uncertainty and market-wide volatility still in play, ETH traders should watch for a breakout or breakdown from the current range, as the next few sessions will determine the short-term trend for Ethereum.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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