With one week already gone in the month of July, Ethereum has already begun to perform better than Bitcoin. While the gap is still very close, the outperformance of Ethereum over Bitcoin for only the second time this year could signal the entrance of better things for the altcoin market. If this continues, then an altcoin season might be on the horizon, as historical data shows it always begins with ETH outperforming BTC. So, let’s take a look at how both assets have been performing. Ethereum Barrels Ahead Of Bitcoin In July So far, in the month of July, the Ethereum price has been putting in more green candles, suggesting that bulls are making their move again. This has led to a small outperformance when compared to the Bitcoin price over this time period and could be the signal that altcoin season could be starting soon. Data from the CryptoRank website shows that Ethereum is already up more than 2.50% since the start of July. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin price, while having seen some price increases, is up only 1.20% at the time of this writing. Thus, Ethereum is already performing better in the month of July. If this outperformance continues, then this would be only the second time that the Ethereum price will be doing better than the Bitcoin price so far in 2025. The first was back in May, when the Ethereum price rallied by over 41% in one month. This was major compared to Bitcoin’s 11.1% move in that month. However, while the Bitcoin rally in the month of May saw its price reach new all-time highs, Ethereum continues to struggle and remains below its $4,800 all-time high levels. Nevertheless, Ethereum’s rally did translate to bullishness for the altcoin market as the likes of PEPE and BONK rallied by more than 100% in response to this. Given that Ethereum has led the altcoin season in the past, its outperformance of Bitcoin at this level remains a positive. If it continues, then the altcoin market could start to see further increases in price. And if Ethereum rises another 41% from here, it would put it right on the path to $4,000. However, the month of July has not historically been the best month for Ethereum, with an average return of +5.13%. The whole of the third quarter of the year is also a mixed bag for the altcoin, with an equal number of green and red closes over the last decade. Thus, it remains to be seen how the ETH price will perform this quarter and if it can successfully outpace Bitcoin.

Ethereum is still struggling below $3,000 despite the Bitcoin price sitting close to all-time highs. At the current levels, Ethereum continues to look incredibly bearish, with sell-offs dominating the market at this level. While piling shorts are pointing to a possible relief rally, there is also the possibility that the price will crash back down from here. Crypto analyst Weslad maps out the ETH price trajectory using the ABCDE wave structure, showing a possible crash below $2,000. The Bullish Ethereum Scenario Weslad points to the 2021 Ethereum peak when the price reached $4,851 as the point when a large-scale symmetrical pennant had formed for the digital asset. Interestingly, this has continued for multiple years already, and continues to play out even in 2025, four years later. So far, the analyst believes that the altcoin has been in a long-term accumulation phase in a defined corrective range. Another important development is the formation of an ABCDE wave pattern. This pattern often predicts peaks and troughs, and depending on where the asset is in the pattern, it could point to a recovery or a crash. Presently, the crypto analyst puts the Ethereum price as being somewhere in a D wave, which is still bullish for the price. “Currently, price action is developing near point D, approaching the upper boundary of the pennant, a crucial area that could define the next directional move,” the analyst said. If this D wave plays out as expected, then the Ethereum price is expected to actually surge from here. The top of this pattern would put it above $3,500 before the move is completed. On the upper end of this is the formation of an Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern. This pattern has seen the $2,855 acting as key resistance, beating the Ethereum price down multiple times this year. However, if a sustained break is achieved above this level, in conjunction with a breakout from Wave D, then it is possible that the price does rally to new all-time highs above $6,000. The Bearish Scenario While the formation of the ABCDE wave count points to some bullishness for the Ethereum price, there is still the possibility that the price could go in the opposite direction. For example, after the D wave is completed, comes the next wave in the sequence, which is the E wave, and this is a bearish wave. As the crypto analyst explains, a temporary rejection at the neckline or pennant resistance would trigger an E wave retracement. In this case, the Ethereum price could see an over 30% crash, putting it back toward the $1,400-$1,800 level, where there is the most support. “Recent price behavior shows compressed volatility and increased buying interest on dips, reinforcing the possibility of an imminent directional breakout,” Weslad warned. “A decisive move outside this macro structure may mark the beginning of a new phase of long-term price expansion.”

Ethereum is sending a fresh jolt through the crypto market after a sudden upward move on Thursday, with its price finally reclaiming the key $2,500 mark once again. Bullish signals are presently aligning with this renewed strength, which points to a possible continuation of the notable rally. Golden Cross Lights Up Ethereum Chart Examining recent price performance, it is observed that the Ethereum technical landscape just came alive, reviving market optimism with a typical bullish signal. Melijn The Trader, a seasoned crypto expert and investor, reported this bullish signal in a post on X, which hints at a potential reversal of an upward trend. Specifically, this key positive signal is a Golden Cross. A Golden Cross is considered a bullish indicator that occurs when the short-term moving average climbs above the long-term one. It is a crucial signal that is capable of flipping a trend from the downside to the upside. According to Melijn The Trader, the golden cross has appeared in the 1-day time frame chart after a period of waning price action. This signal, in alignment with recent upswings, indicates growing momentum that is likely to pave the way for the next substantial rally to higher price levels. Looking at the daily chart, Ethereum flashed the golden cross just a little above the critical $2,500 price mark. Melijn The Trader highlighted that this point is where bull markets tend to kick off, and history does not take it lightly. Considering the fact that a golden cross is a bullish development, Melijn The Trader claims that ETH is currently sending a clear signal about a breakout to the upside. With prices presently rising and technical indicators flashing positive signals, the expert is confident that the next leg is not a matter of if, but when. ETH Bounces After Retests Key Trend Line Melijn The Trader has also delved into the 2-day time frame chart of Ethereum, revealing that the altcoin is gearing up for a rally. The analyst has identified a descending resistance trendline and an ascending support trendline, currently determining the next potential direction of ETH. A look at the chart shows that Ethereum recently broke above the descending resistance trend. However, ETH failed to initiate a rally, which led to a period of consolidation within the $2,200 and $2,700 price range. Currently, the altcoin just nailed a retest of the descending resistance trend line and has bounced perfectly off the line. ETH’s rebound from the trend line points to signs of rally continuation, with Melijn The Trader noting that this is where the next wave will begin. While the altcoin prepares for a liftoff, the expert stated that the market is watching this key signal. However, only a few are positioned for the impending leg-up.

Technical analysis shows Ethereum has just exhibited a failed golden cross on the 1-day candlestick timeframe chart. The golden cross is widely regarded as a bullish momentum signal. This technical formation, where the 50-day moving average climbs above the 200-day moving average, last occurred on Ethereum’s daily candlestick chart in December 2024 and resulted in an 18% surge. This time, though, the story is very different. Rather than triggering another rally, Ethereum’s price action has been quite flat, which makes it difficult to imagine a break above $3,000 very soon. Lack Of Follow-Through Shows Ethereum’s Weakness According to technical analysis initially noted on the social media platform X, Ethereum recently exhibited a golden cross. However, according to the analyst, this was a failed golden cross, as Ethereum’s price barely moved when it happened on the daily timeframe.  The analyst, who goes by the name Honey on the social media platform, noted that the lack of movement shows more profound issues in current market conditions, especially in terms of liquidity and sentiment. The golden cross should have injected life into Ethereum’s price action, but instead, it shows the absence of momentum. Ethereum’s price performance following the crossover has made the pattern feel more like a false signal than what the golden crossover is mostly known as. The chart below shows that while the moving averages did cross, the price action around that moment was uneventful and even slightly bearish. This is a huge difference from what happened in December 2024, when the same pattern was followed by a quick upside push. Back then, Ethereum’s price surged by about 18% to touch $4,000 very briefly. Return To $3,000 Might Take Longer Than Expected The bigger takeaway is not just the failed breakout, but what it implies about the coming quarter. According to the analyst, this entire crypto market might witness a sluggish and choppy Q3, particularly if Bitcoin is below the $111,000 mark.  In this environment, it’s difficult to imagine Ethereum making a clean run to the $3,000 milestone any time soon. The lack of momentum does not bode well for bullish forecasts, even though Ethereum has so far held its ground at support levels around $2,400.  At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,548, down by 2.1% in the past 24 hours. Data from CoinGecko shows that the leading altcoin reached an intraday high of $2,630 in the past 24 hours, but it has failed to hold up this momentum. For Ethereum to break out of its current zone and move to $3,000, it would need a wave of liquidity and confidence.  This recent volatility is tough for Ethereum’s bullish prospects, but its long-term outlook is relatively strong. Interestingly, one particular analyst believes that Ethereum is going above $10,000 this cycle.

The Ethereum price is flashing major upside signals as on-chain and market activity align toward a potential breakout to the $3,000 level. With crypto exchange balances falling to their lowest in nine years, stablecoin rails hitting record highs, and Spot Ethereum ETF inflows spiking last month, analysts now describe ETH as a “powder keg” primed for explosive movement.   Ethereum Price Eyes A $3,300 Breakout  The Ethereum price action is drawing attention as it continues to trade within a well-defined consolidation range, hovering near $2,555 at the time of writing. Based on a recently released technical analysis by crypto analyst Pentoshi on X social media, ETH could be on the verge of a significant move, with $3,300 marked as the next bullish target in the near term.  The crypto expert’s chart reveals that since early May 2025, Ethereum has been locked between two key levels—a support zone around $2,190 and resistance near $2,750. This range has remained intact for over eight weeks, signaling a period of accumulation and low volatility after the sharp decline experienced in the first quarter of the year.  Pentoshi has pinpointed $2,100 as the key downside risk in his bullish outlook, aligning closely with the lower support zone marked on the chart. While the next bullish extension and major resistance level has been identified as $3,300, the analyst expects Ethereum to make a move toward this price level within the next three months. He suggests that the current setup offers a favorable risk-reward profile, estimating a potential upside of roughly 3.2x compared to the downside risk.  Analyst Calls Ethereum A “Powder Keg” In other news, Eric Conner refers to Ethereum as a “powder keg,” highlighting a growing convergence of fundamental factors that are building up pressure and positioning the cryptocurrency for a potentially parabolic move in the market.  The analyst reports that Stablecoin activity on Ethereum has reached historic highs, with the total market capitalization of on-chain dollar-denominated assets hitting $251 billion—a record that also marks 21 consecutive months of uninterrupted growth. In parallel, Ethereum Spot ETFs have brought in $1.17 billion in net inflows during June alone, marking a major shift in investors’ appetite for ETH exposure.  Even more notable, the amount of Ethereum available for trading is now at its lowest level in nearly a decade, with only nine million ETH tokens on centralized crypto exchanges. This nine-year low in exchange balances signals a drying float, where any fresh demand has an outsized impact on price.  Conner has stated that large-scale crypto investors are beginning to take note. He reports that wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH have accumulated more than 800,000 tokens daily during the peak week in June, marking the most aggressive absorption by whales since 2017.  Currently, price action mirrors tension, and the analyst warns that if Ethereum decisively clears the $2,600 resistance level, the combination of supply scarcity, ETF-driven demand, and explosive stablecoin usage could unleash a violent and rapid breakout.

Hope is alive once again for Ethereum, the second-largest crypto asset, following a sudden bounce above the $2,500 level as the new week kicks off. ETH’s recent notable bounce has influenced its market dynamics and sentiment, with on-chain metrics turning positive and many investors displaying signs of accumulation. Institutional Demand Toward Ethereum Rises In an incredible move, Ethereum made a dramatic recovery on Monday, regaining the key $2,500 level. On-chain data shows that ETH’s recent upward move is catching the attention of major investors, especially on the institutional level. Leading on-chain data and financial platform, Glassnode, reported that Ethereum rebounded from the $2,200 level to $2,500, and institutional appetite has subsequently increased. Such a rise in institutional amid price spikes appetite suggests that big players might be looking to capitalize on renewed market strength. Furthermore, the development highlights Ethereum’s continued appeal to major investors, which might pave the way for further substantial institutional inflows when trust in the altcoin’s long-term prospects returns. This growing institutional appetite is observed around the Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). According to the on-chain platform, ETH spot ETFs recorded net inflows of over 106,000 ETH in the last week, which marks the 7th consecutive week of positive flows into the products. This consistent accumulation trend demonstrates how demand for direct ETH exposure is rising even in the face of general market uncertainty. As institutions and retail players persistently channeled fresh capital into these products over the past few weeks, it indicates a powerful wave of sustained investor confidence. Should the trend continue in the following weeks, it could set the stage for further price increases. A Wave Of ETH Accumulation Ongoing  Demand for Ethereum is currently picking up pace as the altcoin displays notable upside performance. A report from Crypto Sunmoon, a market expert and author, shows that ETH holders are quietly sending a crucial message to the market with their persistent accumulation. In the quick-take post on the CryptoQuant platform, the expert revealed a strong accumulation pattern among ETH holders despite prior price pullbacks. This robust accumulation suggests renewed conviction and interest in Ethereum. Crypto Sunmoon noted that the June consolidation period saw the emergence of strong buying demand from long-term holders. In addition, the accumulation volume is showing notable divergence. Considering the rise in accumulation volume and buying pressure, the expert is confident that something big might be brewing for the altcoin. BlackMen, an on-chain analyst, has drawn attention to a surge in ETH accumulation to new levels among whales. As mid-2025 approaches, BlackMen stated that altcoin is starting to rise quickly, with the quantity of ETH in accumulation addresses hitting all-time highs. Furthermore, long-term investors are now accumulating more Ethereum rather than selling, according to on-chain data, which signals extremely positive market confidence and optimistic views for the future.

Crypto analyst XForce has predicted that Ethereum could reach a new all-time high (ATH) of $10,000 in this market cycle. He acknowledged that there is yet to be a macro fundamental that supports this bullish outlook, but remarked that it remains “ideal.” Ethereum Eyeing Rally To As High As $10,000 In an X post, XForce stated that Ethereum is still looking to shoot for a new ATH this cycle and could end around $9,000 to $10,000. This followed his remarks that ETH’s move up on the shorter timeframes was objectively impulsive. In other words, these rallies were bullish with real-time technical indicators.  As to what could drive this Ethereum rally to $10,000, XForce noted that there is no macro scenario providing a good look. However, he remarked that this rally to this ambitious target remains only ideal in nature, given the context. The analyst added that this idea remains his primary prediction for now.  Crypto analyst Venturefounder also recently predicted that Ethereum could reach this $10,000 price target in this market cycle. However, the analyst declared that ETH’s run to this ambitious target depends on whether the altcoin is able to flip $4,000 into support by the fourth quarter of this year.  Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto also recently suggested that Ethereum was ready for a lift-off. In an X post, he stated that after a failed breakout, ETH deviated below and found support right on the cloud. Now, the altcoin is back within the range. For a bullish momentum to resume, Titan of Crypto claimed that ETH must clear the cloud and reclaim the Kijun around $2,500. The analyst had previously predicted that Ethereum could rally to $8,500 in this market cycle.  An Ultra Bullish Scenario For ETH In response to his initial X post, XForce provided an alternative scenario for Ethereum, in which it could rally to as high as $150,000. The analyst remarked that it would be wild to see this play out, but that it remains an option based on an idealized 5-wave structure. ETH is expected to reach the $150,000 target on Wave 5.  XForce’s accompanying chart showed that Ethereum could reach this $150,000 target by July 2028. The analyst remarked that the uber bullish scenario remains his alternative because there seems to be no logical approach for ETH to reach such levels. He again warned that neither scenario provides the proper context on the macro, but only remains ideal. As such, based on logic, XForce remarked that it is best to choose the best of the worst.  At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $2,400, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.