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Story: Ethereum Clears Key Obstacle Ahead of Potential Rally

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Ethereum, one of the largest and most influential cryptocurrencies in the world, has remained unusually quiet despite strong underlying fundamentals.

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At the heart of the issue lies Ethereum's futures market on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a platform widely used by institutional investors.

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However, this strategy created unintended consequences. The heavy shorting of futures, even though neutral in intent, generated downward pressure on ETH’s overall price.

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Over the past two months, conditions have changed dramatically. The basis between futures and spot prices has collapsed to around 4% to 5%, much closer to what would be…

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The fading of this structural pressure doesn’t mean Ethereum is about to explode in value, but it does signal a healthier market environment.

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Other key indicators, such as the MVRV Z-Score—a metric used to assess whether an asset is over or undervalued—suggest that Ethereum may currently be trading below its fair value.

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For now, ETH’s next move will likely depend on external events. A policy shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve, increased flows into Ethereum-based ETFs, or greater adoption of…

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In summary, while Ethereum has yet to break out, the conditions holding it back have weakened.

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