- Ethereum has surged 16% following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, outperforming other top 20 cryptocurrencies.
- Currently trading around $2,670, ETH aims to break the $2,817 level, indicating strong investor confidence and potential for further gains.
Ethereum (ETH) has been on a remarkable run, outperforming other top 20 cryptocurrencies since the Federal Reserve (Fed) reduced interest rates by 50 basis points. The leading altcoin has experienced a 16% rise in the past five days, overcoming its months of underperformance compared to Bitcoin and Solana. This rally has brought Ethereum above the $2,595 resistance level, with traders now eyeing the critical $2,817 mark.
Daily Digest Market Movers: Ethereum’s Resurgence
Since the Fed’s rate cut on Wednesday, Ethereum has shown impressive gains, outpacing Bitcoin’s 7% and Solana’s 10% rises. This surge is backed by a significant increase in Ethereum’s open interest (OI) in the derivatives market, which crossed $12.37 billion as of the latest data from Coinglass. Rising open interest alongside price increases typically signals growing investor confidence.
Bitfinex analysts have noted that Ethereum’s recent outperformance is due to the “extreme depression in altcoin valuations and open interest observed since March 2024.” However, they caution that the increased open interest could also lead to heightened volatility in the altcoin market.
Key Levels and Market Dynamics
Ethereum is currently trading around $2,670, up 3.7% on the day. The top altcoin has seen over $37 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, with long and short positions accounting for $16.06 million and $21.39 million, respectively.
On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum has broken through the $2,595 resistance level, setting the stage for a potential move towards the $2,817 key price level. Successfully breaching this level could fuel further bullish momentum, potentially pushing ETH above the $3,000 psychological barrier and targeting the next resistance at $3,057.
Conversely, a decline below the $2,595 level could prompt a correction towards the $2,395 support level. Technical indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastic Oscillator (Stoch) are currently attempting to move out of their oversold regions, suggesting a possible short-term price correction.
Despite recent gains, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $28.5 million in net outflows last week, although they ended the week with inflows, according to CoinShares data. This mixed sentiment indicates that while investors are confident in ETH’s short-term prospects, there remains caution in the broader market.
In the short term, Ethereum could rise to $2,706 to liquidate positions worth $56.35 million. As traders and investors keep a close watch on these key levels, the coming days will be crucial in determining whether Ethereum can maintain its upward trajectory and achieve its $2,817 target.
