Ethereum Price Could Follow Bitcoin Rise and Hit $4,000

Key Takeaways

• Ethereum’s price nears $3,500, aiming for $4,000.
• Large transaction volume and whale holdings increase.
• Potential correction looms, yet bull cycle continues.

As the price of Bitcoin gets close to its all-time high, the general crypto market is in a buying frenzy. Recently, the number two crypto, Ethereum (ETH), has risen nearly 60%, reaching a high of $3,500 on February 29. 

There aren’t any signs of diminishing momentum. Instead, the ETH price is showing a promising pattern that could indicate $4,000 at its next target.

Ethereum On-chain Data

Most Ethereum investors profit around $3,400, with 78.27% in the money, while 19.57% have bought at a higher price, according to data from IntoTheBlock .

Larger transactions have risen from its usual 4,500 txs, to a high of 11,540 txs, indicating that investors with higher amounts of capital have been flocking into the cryptocurrency. 

This is also evident by looking at the ETH holding concentration, as we saw an increase in whale holdings. Over the last 30 days, 5.37% of whale holdings have increased, to the detriment of investors and retail. 

These metrics suggest that, although Ethereum’s price increased, there isn’t any interest in selling. Instead, the smart money is increasing activity. The whales’ purchasing power could positively affect the price in the following period. 

Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis 

After retesting its ascending support level of $1,000 in June 2022, Ethereum started a new major uptrend. Its previous ascending flat triangle was the first bullish structure. Inside the triangle, there are the first two sub-waves of a higher degree five-wave impulse. 

The current high is near completion, but this might not be the end of its third wave, with potentially one more high of around $4,000 to come. The chart shows an uncompleted five-wave pattern. In turn, this means that even though ETH might stop, it should continue moving on after it consolidates.

Despite the 1.618 Fibonacci extension level often seen as a climax of wave 3 the uptrend continued past this resistance. The Relative Strength Index shows overbought conditions, suggesting a potential correction may be imminent. However, the price remains strong without apparent signs of faltering.

After the momentum of the current rise eases, a correction is expected as part of a larger wave four. Nonetheless, given the start of a new bull cycle, ETH is anticipated to continue its ascent, possibly reaching new highs in the near future.

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About the Author

Nikola Lazic

Nikola Lazic is a cryptocurrency analyst and investor working in the industry since 2017. He holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology, which enables him to better understand the psychology behind the crowd´s positioning. Consequently his preferred analytical tool is Elliott Wave Theory in combination with price action analysis. Combining his experience in trading and investing with knowledge in content writing he strives to bring the most accurate and actionable information. Expertise: Cryptocurrencies, Technical analysis, Elliott Wave Theory, On-chain metrics, Research reports.

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