Ethereum, the biggest altcoin, is on a slipper slope hanging close to the $2,000 crucial support level. With rising liquidations in the market, will a bearish trend in ETH price result in a $1,740 retest?
By Vishal Dixit
Edited by Julia Sakovich
Updated
3 mins read
Ethereum ETH $1 763 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $212.90 B Vol. 24h: $14.18 B is testing the $2,000 psychological mark as Bitcoin BTC $93 506 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $28.98 B is down at almost $83,000. As bulls abruptly surrender trend control, the total crypto market has witnessed massive crash of nearly 13% in the past 36 hours.
With the downfall, the liquidation in the crypto market has risen up to $1 billion in the past 24 hours. As Ethereum loses $2.60 million in long liquidations, the total Ethereum liquidation rise up to $2.84 million. With potential breakdown rally at play, will Ethereum test the $1,740 crucial support?
In the daily chart, the ETH price action reveals a breakdown of a falling channel pattern. With a bearish engulfing candle formed yesterday with a pullback of 14.73%, the bears undermined the significant recovery of 14% on Sunday.
Ethereum Price Chart
The bearish trend continues with an intraday pullback of 3.19%, driving the current market price to $2,078. Furthermore, the 24-hour low at $2,002 signals a minor lower price rejection.
However, the breakdown of the local support trend line of the falling channel pattern warns of a bearish continuation. The sudden pullback in ETH starts after the bullish failure to surpass the center pivot level.
This crucial center pivot is priced at $2,548. Furthermore, the overhead resistance coincides with one of the most critical barriers for ETH as per Ali Martinez, a crypto analyst.
The most critical resistance barrier for #Ethereum is $2,400, where 2.41 million investors hold over 62.68 million $ETH. A breakout above this level could clear the path for a rally toward $3,000! pic.twitter.com/l2SougAWuM
— Ali (@ali_charts) March 4, 2025
The analyst has highlighted a crucial on-chain resistance for ETH near $2,400 with 2.41 million investors holding 62.68 million ETH. A reversal from this has resulted in a massive supply inflow, testing the $2,000 support level.
Amid the declining Ethereum prices, institutional support deteriorates for the biggest altcoin. On March 3, the daily total net outflow of US Ethereum spot ETFs stood at $12.10 million.
Driving the outflows, BlackRock offloaded $16.06 million worth of Ethereum in the market, while Bitwise registered an inflow of $3.96 million. Over the past eight days, the Ethereum ETFs have recorded consecutive outflows, accounting for $369.45 million.
As the institutional support declines for Ethereum, the falling channel pattern warns of a bearish continuation. Based on the Fibonacci levels, the downfall is expected to reach the 1.272 Fibonacci level at $1,740.
#Ethereum $ETH seems to be breaking out of a parallel channel, potentially setting up for a move to $1,250! pic.twitter.com/mciXzLJ8Ea
— Ali (@ali_charts) March 4, 2025
However, Ali Martinez, the crypto analyst, anticipates a steeper correction for Ethereum. Based on his analysis, Ethereum has broken a parallel channel. This is likely the downfall puts a potential downside swing to $1,250.
Optimistically, the lower price rejection in the intraday candle could propel Ethereum back within the falling-channel pattern. In such a case, a consolidation is possible near the local boundary line before retesting the center pivot level close to $2,500.
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Vishal, a Bachelor of Science graduate, began his journey in the crypto space during the 2021 bull run and has since navigated the subsequent market winter. With a strong technical background, he is dedicated to delivering insightful articles rich in technical details, empowering readers to make well-informed decisions.
