Ethereum: institutional inflows and upgrades led to a 2.81% rise in price

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Ethereum rises 2.81% today on gains

Highlights

Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade raised gas limits from 45 million to 60 million, cut transaction costs, and improved scalability for Layer-2 and Web3 projects.
Peer Data Availability Sampling (PeerDAS) was introduced, enhancing data efficiency and expanding decentralized application capabilities on the Ethereum network.
SEC approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in July 2024 spurred ETF net asset growth and significant treasury purchases from companies like Bitmine.

ETF inflows and protocol upgrades broaden institutional and DeFi demand

Recent developments for Ethereum include the successful rollout of the Fusaka network upgrade, which enhanced scalability, raised gas limits from 45 million to 60 million units, and reduced transaction costs, especially benefiting Layer-2 solutions and Web3 projects. The update brought Peer Data Availability Sampling (PeerDAS), streamlining data efficiency and broadening capabilities for decentralized applications. Institutional access expanded further after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Ethereum ETFs in July 2024, resulting in strong growth in ETF net assets and notable treasury purchases by companies such as Bitmine.

Intraday buyer strength amid mixed momentum and divergence risks

Momentum signals offer a mixed picture: MACD on the daily signals a strong sell, and the ADX shows sellers remain in control. However, RSI reads neutral-sell territory at 46.66, Stoch RSI is near overbought, and CCI suggests modest upside but not with strong conviction. The Bull/Bear Power (BBP) shows clear buyer dominance intraday, reflecting strong upward action, with the price sitting near today’s high and robust demand through the session. Underlying longer-term selling pressure persists based on momentum tools, but the intraday tone has been one of persistent strength, while oscillator signals and momentum divergence flag possible exhaustion at these levels.

Rangebound trade likely as upside breakout odds stay low

For the next five trading days, Ethereum is expected to fluctuate within a typical volatility band of $3,000 to $3,200 relative to current levels. The probability of a significant upside breakout remains low (under 20%), making further price decreases more likely. The base scenario suggests sideways trading in the $3,000 to $3,200 range, with a bullish scenario only seeing resistance at $3,200 overcome if buying pressure builds, targeting $3,350 next. A drop below $3,000 could lead to a retreat toward $2,900 and put lower supports to the test if sellers regain momentum.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees Ethereum’s fundamentals supported by recent network improvements and the landmark ETF approval, attracting institutional interest and reinforcing long-term demand. He believes short-term trading will stay within the $3,000 to $3,200 band, as momentum is mixed and sellers remain active on longer timeframes. Upside potential is visible, but only a break above $3,200 would trigger a more bullish move. "Ethereum’s recent upgrades and institutional inflows make me constructive — I will watch for a breakout above $3,200 as a signal for further growth."

Previously it was reported that Ethereum sustained a bullish structure by holding above its one-day bull market support band, with tightening volatility and a building squeeze momentum pattern signaling a possible forceful price move. Analysts highlighted that falling exchange balances, surging institutional demand, and an emergent structural shift suggests that Ethereum may be nearing a decisive turning point in its ongoing market cycle.

Source of Data: ETH Price Analysis by TU

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