Recently, Ethereum (ETH) faced rejection at the key resistance level of $4,000 for the third time since March 2024. Currently, ETH's price is stable around $3,400, having dropped approximately 6.7% in the past 24 hours. Although ETH has risen 47% year-to-date, it still lags behind other major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP. Let's analyze the underlying reasons and the potential future trends for ETH.

Reasons for resistance: market sentiment and supply issues

  1. Differences in brand recognition and market sentiment
    Compared to Bitcoin, Ethereum's brand recognition is relatively weak. Although a spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF) was launched in August, its market response has been tepid, failing to bring the expected price increase. Data shows that the total net asset value of the spot ETH ETF is$11.98 billion, while the net asset value of the spot BTC ETF is$109.66 billion, nearly ten times that of the former.
    In addition, ETH's social sentiment has fallen to its lowest point in a year. Analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that despite this, the gloomy sentiment may actually present a bullish opportunity for Ethereum, as historical data shows that negative sentiment sometimes heralds a reversal.

  2. Capital outflows and futures market pressure
    Latest data shows that the capital outflow from the spot ETH ETF exceeded$60 millionyesterday, marking the largest single-day outflow since November. Meanwhile, the premium in the futures market has turned negative, indicating a strengthening bearish sentiment among futures traders. Since December 9, ETH has experienced$299 millionin liquidations, leading to a chain reaction of sell-offs and price fluctuations.

  3. Ethereum Foundation's supply concerns
    The Ethereum Foundation tends to sell ETH at price peaks, raising market concerns about increased ETH supply. According to Lookonchain data, the foundation sold100 ETH, causing the price to drop by approximately17%. This supply pressure may further suppress the rise in ETH prices.

  4. Questioning the 'ultrasound money' claim
    The issuance rate of Ethereum has also become a focus of market attention. A report from Binance Research emphasizes that the high issuance rate of ETH raises questions about the claim of 'ultrasound money' (i.e., deflationary assets), further impacting market investment sentiment.

Will ETH rebound in the future?

Despite the multiple challenges ETH currently faces, some analysts believe there is potential for a rebound. Here are some key points:

  • Possible rebound after short-term consolidation
    Analyst @Trader_XO pointed out that they purchased spot ETH near$3,200and expect that ETH may experience 'several weeks' of consolidation before the next round of increase.

  • Ascending triangle pattern
    Trader @CryptoShadowOff identified a potential ascending triangle on ETH's monthly chart, indicating that ETH may further drop to$2,800range, before reaching a historical high.

  • Oversold signal
    Market analyst @CryptoBullet1 emphasized that ETH has shown the largest oversold condition on the 4-hour chart since August, which may signal an impending rebound.

The future potential and challenges of ETH

Although ETH has encountered strong resistance in the current price area and faces challenges such as low brand recognition, supply pressure, and market sentiment fluctuations, potential signs of a market rebound cannot be ignored. Analysts generally believe that ETH may experience consolidation in the coming weeks, followed by a price rebound. For investors, observing whether ETH can break through the critical $4,000 resistance level and changes in market sentiment will be key to future trends.

Do you think ETH will break through $4,000 or continue to oscillate within the current range? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
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