Altcoins News
By Sakamoto Nashi
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Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, is showing signs of deepening trouble amid a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop.
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For over a month, Ethereum’s price had been confined within a relatively narrow range, oscillating between roughly $2,350 and $2,900.
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This sudden drop caused over $250 million worth of long positions to be liquidated, as traders who had bet on Ethereum’s price rising were caught off guard.
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At first glance, this could be dismissed as a routine market correction. However, the data from on-chain metrics tells a different story, suggesting a more structural change is…
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The broader market environment has also grown increasingly hostile. Over just three days, the crypto market’s total valuation shrank by nearly 3.
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Within this storm of uncertainty, Ethereum was hit particularly hard. Over the same 72-hour window, ETH’s price plunged more than 9%, far exceeding the broader market’s decline.
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On-chain analytics platforms reveal that Ethereum’s “Coin Years Destroyed” (CYD)—a metric that tracks long-dormant coins moving on the blockchain—reached a six-month high.
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More specifically, data from Lookonchain shows an “OG” (original) wallet offloading 5,000 ETH just before the price broke key support at $2,400.
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This shift is significant because long-term holders (LTHs) have historically acted as a stabilizing force in Ethereum’s market.
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From a technical perspective, Ethereum would need to retrace roughly 12% from its current price near $2,270 to test the $2,000 support level.
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With the second quarter closing amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and a risk-averse market mood, investors remain on edge.
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Positioning data reinforces this bearish outlook. Nearly $59 million in long liquidity has clustered around the $2,239 price level, indicating that many traders are betting…
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Investors and analysts alike are closely monitoring how Ethereum navigates this precarious phase.
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If Ethereum manages to hold above $2,000, it might stabilize and even attempt a recovery. However, a break below this line could trigger further panic selling and deepen losses…
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As always, traders should exercise caution amid heightened volatility and stay informed about both technical developments and global events that continue to impact market…
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