Ethereum (ETH) Battles Relentless Selling Pressure at Make-or-Break Resistance

Ethereum's bulls just can't catch a break—the $3,800 level has become a brutal battleground between hopeful buyers and profit-hungry sellers. Here's why this tug-of-war matters.

The Wall That Won't Crumble

For the third time this month, ETH slammed into the same stubborn resistance zone. Each rejection sends traders scrambling—some doubling down, others cutting losses before the next leg down.

Whales vs. Retail: An Uneven Fight

On-chain data shows exchange inflows spiking at every minor rally. Meanwhile, derivatives traders keep piling into leveraged longs like gamblers at a rigged roulette table.

What Comes Next?

Either we get a decisive breakout that leaves shorts screaming, or another rejection that confirms this range is institutional money's personal ATM. Either way—grab popcorn. (And maybe remind your 'diamond hand' friend about stop losses.)

ETH Approaches Major Resistance

In its latest analysis, CryptoQuant said that a decisive breakout above the $2,500-$2,600 range could pave the way for a short-term rally toward the $2,800 resistance. If ETH manages to breach that level with momentum, the next target could be $4,000, a price last seen when the leading altcoin broke out of a long consolidation zone between $2,100 and $2,800.

The current setup matches that prior pattern, which has raised optimism about a potential repeat rally. Meanwhile, the 50-week EMA remains a significant resistance zone, and clearing it may signal a more explosive upside move.

However, broader market risks persist. Geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran continue to inject volatility into crypto markets.

Ethereum’s Next Major Breakout

Adding to the growing bullish outlook, Bitcoinsensus’s latest findings revealed that ethereum is entering the final and most “explosive” phase of its 4-year market cycle. Drawing parallels with the 2017 and 2021 bull runs, the tweet highlighted a pattern of consistent timing between market tops, with current price action showing similar signs of accumulation and breakout structure.

According to the analysis, Ethereum’s next parabolic MOVE appears to be forming, fueled by months of consolidation and historical rhythm. While past performance doesn’t guarantee future results, Bitcoinsensus noted that crypto cycles often “rhyme,” while hinting that the 2025 market top could arrive sooner than expected.