Ethereum has once again slipped below the $4,000 mark, triggering widespread liquidations and highlighting mounting selling pressure in a risk-averse market. After multiple failed attempts to close above the critical $4,100 resistance, traders now face renewed downside risks as momentum indicators turn bearish.
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For the past week, Ethereum has struggled to break above the $4,100–$4,200 zone — a region many analysts associate with its 2020 breakout pattern. This persistent rejection has effectively trapped bullish traders, leaving leveraged positions vulnerable to liquidation.
Source: coinmarketcap
The RSI at 44.47 signals weakening momentum, while the MACD histogram (-24.68) confirms a bearish divergence, reinforcing the case for further correction. ETH is now retesting the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at $3,954 — a crucial support level. A clear break below could open the path toward $3,750, a deeper retracement level last seen during early Q3 consolidations.
Market data underscores growing caution among traders. The crypto fear index sits at 33, reflecting elevated fear and risk aversion. Meanwhile, derivatives open interest dropped 3.26%, a sign that participants are scaling back leverage exposure amid uncertainty.
ETH’s 24-hour liquidation heatmap recorded over $210 million in long positions wiped out near $4,000, intensifying bearish sentiment. This wave of forced selling has compounded volatility, pushing 7-day implied volatility to 47% — the highest in nearly two months.
Traders appear to be unwinding positions aggressively rather than accumulating at dips, suggesting that short-term sentiment remains defensive.
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Ethereum’s technical weakness is unfolding against a backdrop of broader macro uncertainty. Rising Treasury yields, risk-off positioning in global markets, and a stronger U.S. dollar have collectively weighed on crypto liquidity. As Bitcoin dominance climbs, capital continues rotating out of altcoins, leaving ETH and other major assets exposed to deeper pullbacks.
Unless Ethereum quickly reclaims the $4,100 resistance zone, the path of least resistance appears to remain downward. Short-term traders are now watching for reactions at $3,950–$3,750 to gauge whether the market can stabilize — or whether a deeper correction is in play.
In the near term, Ethereum’s outlook remains fragile. Technicals confirm a loss of bullish structure, derivatives data reflect reduced appetite for leverage, and sentiment has turned fearful. While oversold conditions could prompt a temporary bounce, sustained recovery will likely depend on broader market stabilization and a confirmed close above $4,100.
Until then, ETH bulls remain trapped, and volatility may continue to dominate short-term price action.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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