Ethereum Back Above $4,000 Supported by Whale Accumulation and Technical Recovery

Ethereum staged an impressive comeback, climbing from $3,686 to $4,118 in a matter of days. The rally was fueled by a surge in the Coinbase Premium Gap, which spiked to +6.0 on October 10, signaling strong buying interest among U.S. investors. At the same time, on-chain data showed exchange outflows totaling around 51K ETH, indicating that large holders, or “whales,” were moving their coins off exchanges — a classic sign of accumulation.

This combination of premium-driven demand and shrinking exchange supply helped stabilize Ethereum above the $4,000 threshold. Historically, sustained Coinbase premiums have often preceded broader institutional inflows into U.S.-based ETFs and custody products.

Technical Picture: Recovery, But Still Cautious

Source: coinmarketcap 

From a technical standpoint, Ethereum’s momentum has improved but remains fragile. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) rose to 46.85, pulling out of oversold territory but still far from signaling bullish strength. Similarly, the MACD reading of -56.85 reflects neutral-to-bearish conditions, suggesting that the market’s recent bounce is more of a technical recovery than a confirmed trend reversal.

For bulls, the key level to watch is $4,455, aligning with the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement. A decisive close above this level would confirm a shift in market structure and potentially open a path toward $4,600–$4,800 in the short term. Failure to break through could invite renewed selling pressure, particularly if macro sentiment turns risk-off again.

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Outlook: Spot Flows in Control, But Watch the SEC

Ethereum’s recovery above $4,000 is built on organic spot demand, not excessive leverage. Still, with open interest up 8.2% in the past 24 hours, traders are gradually rebuilding positions, which could magnify volatility. The balance between ETF optimism and regulatory uncertainty will dictate Ethereum’s next move.

The key watch level is clear: can ETH maintain $4,000 support if the SEC postpones ETF approvals? Monitoring SEC staffing updates and net ETF inflows will provide early clues about whether the current momentum can evolve into a sustained uptrend.

Bottom Line

Ethereum’s rebound showcases renewed confidence driven by whale accumulation, U.S. buying pressure, and early signs of a technical recovery. While a breakout above $4,455 would confirm bullish reversal, lingering regulatory risks and cautious momentum suggest the rally still needs stronger confirmation before turning into a sustained bull run.

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