Multi-timeframe analysis
ETH Analysis 1 D1, H1, M15
On the daily, price at 3979.84 USDT sits below the EMA20 (4033.79) and EMA50 (4133.97) but holds above the EMA200 (3590.60). This mix suggests sellers have near-term control, while the broader uptrend base remains intact.
Daily RSI is 46.49, just under 50, showing a neutral-to-bearish tilt as buyers hesitate to press higher.
The daily MACD line (-111.68) sits below its signal (-103.71) with a slightly negative histogram (-7.97) 1 bearish momentum persists but looks to be fading at the margin.
Price trades below the Bollinger middle band at 4085.62, with bands spanning 3535.06 to 4636.18 1 a mid-band cap signals limited follow-through until bulls reclaim it.
Daily ATR14 at 243.53 implies larger swings; risk control matters as ranges expand.
The daily pivot is 3938.30 with R1 4030.74 and S1 3887.40 1 these levels could guide the day’s balance and intraday turns. For more recent Ethereum market movement, see this ongoing ETH/USDT neutral analysis.
On H1, price at 3979.85 USDT is above the EMA20 (3894.92), EMA50 (3880.41), and EMA200 (3904.68). Intraday structure looks constructive, though late to chase.
H1 RSI at 70.92 sits in overbought territory 1 upside may slow unless fresh demand steps in.
H1 MACD (25.02 vs 12.25; hist 12.77) confirms firm upward momentum, but stretched conditions raise pullback risk.
Price hovers near the H1 upper band 3974.80 (mid 3884.33) 1 pressing the band often precedes either continuation bursts or quick mean reversion.
On M15, price at 3979.92 USDT holds above the EMA20 (3936.15), EMA50 (3900.98), and EMA200 (3873.09) 1 micro trend is bullish.
M15 RSI at 76.21 is overheated; a brief cooldown would be typical after such a run.
M15 MACD (30.26 vs 25.47; hist 4.80) stays positive, hinting at momentum retention but with waning slope.
Price sits between the M15 mid band (3926.67) and upper band (4012.45) 1 upside remains open, yet proximity to resistance tempers aggression.
For more context about Ethereum’s overall market dynamics, reference this update on Bitcoin and Ethereum’s strong performance. Learn more about the Ethereum protocol directly at the official Ethereum website.
Overall, D1 is neutral with a mild bearish lean, while H1 and M15 are short-term bullish but overbought 1 a cautious, two-speed market.
Trading scenarios
ETH Analysis: Neutral (main)
Trigger: Price oscillates between 3938.30 (PP) and 4030.74 (R1) while D1 stays below EMA20 (4033.79). Target: Range trades toward the mid-zone around PP and attempts at 4k. Invalidation: D1 close above 4033.79 or below 3887.40. Risk: Stops sized near 0.5–0–.0– ATR14 (~121.77–1243.53) as ranges expand.
ETH Analysis: Bullish
Trigger: D1 close back above 4033.79 (EMA20) and hold over 4030.74 (R1). Target: 4085.62 (Bollinger mid), then 4133.97 (EMA50). Invalidation: Return below 3938.30 (PP). Risk: Overbought lower timeframes could cause failed breakouts; consider 0.5–0–.0– ATR14 for sizing.
ETH Analysis: Bearish
Trigger: Rejection under 4030.74 followed by a D1 close below 3938.30. Target: 3887.40 (S1), then 3590.60 (EMA200) if momentum accelerates. Invalidation: D1 reclaim above 4033.79. Risk: Volatility spikes; 0.5–0–.0– ATR14 helps buffer noise.
Market context
Total crypto market cap: 3,846,199,502,602.26 USD; 24h change: 1.09%. BTC dominance: 57.76%. Fear & Greed Index: 30 (Fear). High BTC dominance and Fear sentiment usually weigh on altcoins, so ETH may face a tougher backdrop unless flows rotate. Further macro context and discussion appear in this ETH treasury accumulation piece.
