Mr. Crypto, a cryptocurrency analyst, suggests that Ethereum (ETH) may have hit rock bottom as investor confidence in the digital asset diminishes amidst lackluster price performance in 2024.
Can Ethereum Experience a Rally?
While Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) have seen significant gains of 146% and 154% respectively in the last year, Ethereum has only risen by 32% during the same period. This has led to frustration among ETH holders, with some big investors selling off their holdings at losses reaching up to $1 million.
Nonetheless, there is optimism that Ethereum could break out of its stagnant phase. Mr. Crypto shared an ETH/BTC monthly chart indicating ETH’s price rebounding from a longstanding trendline, potentially leading to a parabolic surge.
Recent reports have highlighted ETH hitting a four-year low of 0.031 against BTC on the weekly chart, suggesting a possible rebound from this support level that could see ETH outperforming BTC in the short run.
Another analyst, Merlijn The Trader, identified a bullish falling wedge pattern on Ethereum’s 2-day chart, predicting that a breakout could lead to a significant upward move for Ethereum.
A bullish falling wedge typically signals a trend reversal or continuation, with an upward breakout expected once the price surpasses the upper trendline. ETH needs to breach the $3,400 level decisively to confirm this pattern, failing which it could drop to support levels at $3,000 and potentially $2,400.
Going forward, Poseidon, a seasoned crypto market commentator, anticipates that if Ethereum breaks above the crucial $4,000 resistance level, it could surge beyond $10,000 based on Fibonacci price extensions.
Is 2025 Poised for an Altseason?
An altseason typically requires Ethereum to lead the market, signaling favorable conditions for other altcoins. Analysts are optimistic about Ethereum’s performance in 2025, with expectations of a strong year ahead.
In December 2024, Bernstein analysts noted that ETHโs risk-reward ratio had become more attractive. Steno Research also predicted that ETH could outperform BTC in Q1 2025, with a price target as high as $8,000.
Despite the positive outlook, ETH continues to face resistance at the $4,000 level, hindering its progress. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $3,280, reflecting a 2.1% decline in the past 24 hours.
