Ethereum (ETH): Repeated Tests of the $2,400 Mark—A Follow-Through Rally May Be Due
1. Latest Market Data
As of the time of writing, Ethereum is quoted at approximately the $2,375-$2,390 range, having arrived at the foot of the $2,400 key resistance after repeated testing. Mainstream data sources show ETH at around $2,407.90, with a daily gain of about +1.05%, presenting a rebound-followed-by-lateral-with-a-bias-to-the-upside structure driven by relative synchronization. Spot market demand and buy-side absorption are relatively stable, with no obvious signs of a pullback after a notable increase in volume. It is worth noting that ETH’s recent performance is clearly weaker than BTC’s: the ETH/BTC exchange rate remains on a comparatively weak track, but it is gradually repairing.
2. Core Driving Logic
① ETF flows show structural divergence: On May 1, the Ethereum spot ETFs saw about $101.2 million in net inflows, ending the prior four consecutive days of net outflows. BlackRock’s ETH A (about $43.2 million) and Fidelity’s FETH (about $49.4 million) are the main inflow contributors. However, on a full-week basis, as of the week of May 1, Ethereum spot ETFs still recorded approximately $82.47 million in net outflows overall. The three-week streak of net inflows was interrupted, indicating that institutional allocation to ETH is moving at a slower pace than BTC.
② Institutional consensus shifting from “price bets” to “staking yield”: What is worth being cautious about is that although spot ETFs have experienced some outflows recently, the roughly $29 million-a-day staked-ETH fund continues to see inflows. Institutional funds’ strategy for ETH is shifting from simply going long on price to positioning for the staking yield generated by the Ethereum network economy, which provides an implicit long-term support for ETH spot prices.
③ Mega-whales keep accumulating, easing supply pressure: On-chain data shows wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH are gradually increasing their holdings. Exchange ETH balances remain at historic lows, reducing sell-pressure and creating favorable conditions for the subsequent breakout through a healthier positioning of available supply.
④ Coinbase report: ETH has entered the “hope stage”: According to Coinbase’s latest research report, Ethereum’s market sentiment has already bottomed out in early 2026 and has entered the “hope stage,” but has not yet reached the “euphoria stage,” meaning there is still upside room over the medium to long term.
3. Technical Analysis and Key Levels
Moving average system: ETH’s current price is trading above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages (approximately $2,305 and $2,260, respectively). The 20-day moving average (about $2,305) and the 50-day moving average (about $2,260) form the main dynamic support zone on the downside. The 100-day moving average near $2,388 also acts as resistance; with it overlapping key pressure levels, it suppresses the extent of upside movement.
Support and resistance levels:
· First support: $2,300-$2,320 (short-term longs’ line of defense; above the 20-day EMA area)
· Core support: $2,250-$2,280 (strong defensive zone; if broken, downside will test $2,200)
· Strong support: $2,100-$2,150 (medium- to long-term bottom range; an effective break below would require re-assessing the trend)
· Short-term resistance: $2,390-$2,400 (current core suppression zone; requires a daily breakout with increased volume)
· Key resistance: $2,420-$2,460 (key level that must be cleared after breaking $2,400)
· Breakout target: $2,550-$2,600 → $2,700-$2,800 (medium-term bullish target range).
Technical pattern hints: On the 4-hour chart, the MACD histogram shows signs of shortening; the DIF/DEA lines are converging, indicating weakening short-term upward momentum and a risk of forming a high-level death cross. On the hourly timeframe, RSI is in a neutral zone of 50-60, but after multiple attempts to push higher, there are still relatively long upper wicks each time—suggesting clear sell pressure above $2,400, so traders should watch for pullback demand after short-term rallies.
4. Opening Position Strategy
Long strategy (conservative): Build long positions in batches in the $2,300-$2,340 range, with a stop-loss set below $2,250. The first target is $2,400, and the second target is $2,500-$2,550. Since the current price is above the moving-average support band, the risk-reward ratio is favorable.
Long strategy (breakout chase): If the daily chart holds effectively above $2,420 and trading volume expands, chase longs with a stop-loss at $2,350 and targets at $2,550-$2,600. If the ETH/BTC exchange rate strengthens at the same time, it may ignite the “altcoin rally” that the market has long been looking forward to.
Short strategy (short-term): When price meets resistance in the $2,390-$2,410 area and trading volume shrinks, attempt a small-sized short position, with a stop-loss above $2,440 and targets at $2,320-$2,350.
Key supports: $2,300 → $2,260 → $2,150
Key resistances: $2,400 → $2,460 → $2,600
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