ETH slips toward support as momentum weakens

Multi-timeframe analysis
ETH Analysis — Daily (D1)
Price vs EMAs: ETH trades at 3820.10, below the EMA20 4160.67 and EMA50 4206.34, but above the EMA200 3563.80. This shows short-term control with sellers, while the broader uptrend base is still intact. For details on how Ethereum’s technical trends interplay with recent upgrades and volatility, check the official Ethereum website.
RSI: The D1 RSI is 39.35. Sub-50 readings indicate a bearish bias; momentum feels fragile and rallies may fade quickly.
MACD: MACD line -107.13 is below signal -59.27 with a negative histogram -47.86. This confirms that bears retain momentum for now.
Bollinger Bands: Mid 4233.48, Upper 4768.59, Lower 3698.36. Price sits closer to the lower band, suggesting pressure is heavy but a mean-reversion attempt could develop if selling cools.
ATR: D1 ATR14 at 302.20 points to elevated volatility; position sizing and stops should respect wider swings. You can also see how volatility impacts Ethereum’s crash and resilience in 2025 for additional context.
ETH Analysis — Hourly (H1)
Bias & EMAs: H1 close 3821.16 sits below the EMA20 3922.00, EMA50 3973.98, and EMA200 4099.55. Intraday trend is bearish, with sellers pressing rallies.
RSI: H1 RSI at 33.45 signals weak demand; bounces may be shallow.
MACD: MACD line -32.94 just under signal -30.92, histogram -2.02 → downside momentum persists but could be easing.
Bollinger: Mid 3927.32, Upper 4055.45, Lower 3799.18. Price hovers near the lower band, hinting at short-term oversold conditions.
ATR: H1 ATR14 at 43.09 shows moderate intraday volatility; manage risk accordingly.
ETH Analysis — M15
Micro-structure: M15 close 3821.90 is under the EMA20 3892.40, EMA50 3908.72, and EMA200 3977.33 → micro trend remains bearish.
RSI: M15 RSI at 23.08 sits in oversold territory; a snapback is possible if sellers tire.
MACD: Line -15.05 below signal -3.83 with histogram -11.22 → momentum is heavy but stretched.
Bollinger: Mid 3904.76, Upper 3965.74, Lower 3843.79. Price trades below the lower band, indicating short-term exhaustion risk for bears.
ATR: M15 ATR14 at 18.49 reflects tight micro swings that can still whip on headlines.
Takeaway: D1 regime is neutral while H1 and M15 lean bearish. Overall, ETH Analysis suggests a cautious structure with downside pressure but a chance for relief bounces from oversold bands. For more in-depth ETH/USDT trading dynamics, see this recent ETH/USDT technical breakdown.
Trading scenarios
Neutral (Main)
Trigger: While price holds between 3768.32 (D1 S1) and 3911.17 (D1 R1), the market could continue ranging around the pivot 3859.38.
Target: First toward 3859.38, then a test of 3911.17 if momentum improves.
Invalidation: Daily close outside the range, especially below 3698.36 (BB lower) or above 3911.17.
Risk: Consider stops sized at 0.5–1.0× the D1 ATR14 (302.20) given elevated volatility. This ETH Analysis assumes mean-reversion dominates until a break occurs. Explore even more technical scenarios in this Ethereum derivatives analysis focused on OI and price.
Bullish
Trigger: An hourly close above 3882.36 (H1 R1) would signal buyers reclaiming short-term control, increasing odds of testing 3911.17.
Target: A push to 3911.17, with a stretch objective toward the D1 EMA20 4160.67 if follow-through appears.
Invalidation: A drop back under 3844.98 (H1 PP) would suggest the break lacks conviction.
Risk: Use 0.5–1.0× H1 ATR14 (43.09) for stops to reflect intraday volatility. ETH Analysis remains cautious until EMAs are reclaimed.
Bearish
Trigger: A decisive move below 3768.32 (D1 S1) after losing 3822.22 (M15 PP) and 3783.78 (H1 S1) could open further downside.
Target: First the D1 Bollinger lower at 3698.36, then the EMA200 3563.80 if pressure intensifies.
Invalidation: Reclaiming the D1 pivot 3859.38 would weaken the bearish impulse.
Risk: Stops sized near 0.5–1.0× D1 ATR14 (302.20) can help account for volatility.
Ecosystem (DeFi/DEX)
Fees snapshot: Uniswap V3 1d -0.55%, 7d +9.68%, 30d +56.71%. Fluid DEX 1d +7.03%, 7d +45.81%, 30d +43.55%. Uniswap V4 1d -12.49%, 7d +13.18%, 30d +27.77%. Curve DEX 1d -14.39%, 7d +42.95%, 30d +61.92%. Uniswap V2 1d -18.55%, 7d -33.74%, 30d +2053.42%.
Interpretation: Short-term fee pullbacks but broadly higher weekly/monthly trends suggest activity persists despite volatility. Mixed fees suggest selective participation across DeFi platforms. ETH Analysis notes that liquidity can rotate quickly in such conditions.