ETH today news: institutional accumulation doubles since June, but risk persists from Fed uncertainty

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Ethereum Slides 7.30% Today

Highlights

Ethereum (ETH) dropped 7.30% to $4,156.06, trading below its MA-20 ($4,454.13) and MA-50 ($4,381.51) as short-term selling pressure intensifies.
The Fusaka upgrade, bundling 12 Ethereum Improvement Proposals, and doubled institutional accumulation since June could drive performance, despite mixed on-chain signals and macroeconomic uncertainty.
ETH is expected to consolidate between $4,131.85 and $4,487.19 over the next five days, with an 80% probability of price increase but persistent seller activity.

Performance boost bets rise as Fusaka upgrade and institutional flows counter mixed signals

The scheduled Fusaka upgrade, which packages 12 Ethereum Improvement Proposals targeting network improvements, is attracting significant attention and could set the stage for a major performance boost once implemented. In the background, institutional ETH accumulation has doubled since June, offset by mixed on-chain signals as some validators exit. U.S. macroeconomic uncertainty and Federal Reserve decision-making continue to weigh on ETH’s risk profile.

Intraday selling and weak momentum as resistance intensifies near highs

Momentum indicators paint a mixed technical picture for ETH. While the daily MACD remains solidly in 'Strong Buy' territory, a weak ADX at 11.55 suggests the current trend lacks conviction. The daily RSI is moderately bullish at 57.81, but Stoch RSI and CCI hover near neutral levels, with select timeframes oversold. The Awesome Oscillator and BBP both indicate increased intraday seller strength. ETH faces immediate dynamic resistance at the $4,489.99 Ichimoku Kijun line and retains major long-term support near $2,891.35. Elevated volatility, downside momentum, and price action near daily lows underline prevailing selling pressure and market indecision, despite underlying uptrend support.

Consolidation likely as buyer optimism faces active selling near key range

Over the next five days, ETH is expected to trade within the $4,131.85 to $4,487.19 range. The probability of a price increase exceeds 80%, yet sellers remain active. The most likely scenario is sideway consolidation between $4,130 and $4,490. A push above $4,490 could trigger renewed buying and higher highs, while a fall below $4,130 would raise the risk of a deeper correction toward the MA-50 or below.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees ETH facing clear near-term resistance and a complicated technical backdrop, despite institutional accumulation ahead of the Fusaka upgrade. He remains cautious due to persistent selling pressure, uncertain macro conditions from the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the lack of conviction indicated by weak momentum. Consolidation around $4,130–$4,490 appears most likely, though the downside risk remains if selling continues. "Until Ethereum reclaims the $4,490 level with strong volume, I remain defensive and consider any upside moves tentative at best."

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Source of Data: ETH Price Analysis by TU

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