Ethereum Price Surpasses $4,000 Amid Trump Asia Visit Optimism

Ethereum Surpasses $4,000 Amid Geopolitical Influence

  • Ethereum price rose to $4,099 on October 26, marking a 10% increase from a low of $3,811.
  • The price surge is linked to geopolitical optimism surrounding Trump's Asia visit and upcoming trade talks with Xi Jinping.
  • Top cryptocurrencies, including BTC, SOL, and XRP, also experienced gains over the weekend.

Ethereum (ETH) price crosses $4,000 on October 26 | CoinMarketCap

Ethereum Treasury Firms Lead in Supply Dominance

  • Ethereum treasury firms surpassed Bitcoin counterparts in supply dominance, holding 3.2 million ETH compared to 640,040 BTC.
  • Growth fueled by regulatory frameworks and approval of ETH ETF staking.
  • ETH's Proof-of-Stake transition reduced energy consumption by 99%, attracting global investors seeking sustainable options.

Digital Treasury Holdings as percentage of circulation supply, Oct 2026 | Source: Artemis

Bearish Sentiment at Resistance Levels

  • Ethereum stabilized near $4,077 after hitting an intraday peak of $4,099.
  • Derivatives data shows increased bearish positions, with a long-to-short ratio of 0.82.
  • Bears have deployed $650 million in short contracts around the $4,150 resistance level.
  • If ETH breaches this, lighter opposition exists until the $4,240 zone; failure could see prices fall back to $3,911 support.

Ethereum Liquidation Map, October 25, 2025 | Source: Coinglass