ETC weekly forecast: Upside momentum holds as overbought signals emerge from CCI and Stoch RSI
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is holding near $9.25 after an upswing of almost 9% this week, as the recovery holds but the technical setup looks stretched. Macro-driven volatility has returned to crypto, and traders will be watching if ETC can maintain its current momentum heading into next week.
Highlights
- Ethereum Classic trades at $9.25, gaining $0.75 over seven days and maintaining a firmly positive short-term structure.
- Momentum indicators give strong buy signals and volatility rises to 22.16%, but major oscillators show overbought conditions.
- The forecast range for next week is $8.249906 to $10.250093, with key support at $8.75 and resistance at $10.42.
Overbought conditions emerge as momentum builds through weekly rally
The daily chart shows a sustained move higher with a firm trend, reinforced by the MACD and ADX, each signaling a buy and pointing to strong upside momentum. Volatility has picked up to 22.16%, while major oscillators such as CCI and Stoch RSI register in the overbought zone, suggesting current levels may be stretched. Immediate support lies at $8.75, marked by the Ichimoku Kijun, with resistance at $10.42 defined by last week’s high. The overall setup favors additional upside in the near term, but the overbought readings merit caution for late entries.
Bullish bias persists if $10.42 falls as breakout risk intensifies next week
Next week, Ethereum Classic is expected to trade between $8.249906 and $10.250093. There is a very high probability of an increase and a very low probability of a decrease, supported by 19 buy signals versus just 3 sell. The base case is continued strength above $8.75 support, with renewed bullish pressure likely if price breaks through the $10.42 resistance. Should the market slip below $8.75, a deeper retracement toward the lower end of the forecast range could develop.
Earlier, analysts noted that Ethereum Classic was supported by sustained bullish momentum despite episodes of short-term selling pressure and profit-taking. The latest technical setup reinforces this positive bias, with volatility and overbought readings highlighting the importance of monitoring the $10.42 resistance for signs of a potential breakout or reversal.