Ethereum Drops 3% Amid Profit Booking, Trades at $4,500 Levels

Ethereum Price Movement

  • Ethereum's price is experiencing selling pressure, dropping over 3% to around $4,500.
  • This decline is due to profit booking and a broader crypto market selloff.
  • Historically, September has been weak for Ethereum, with an average negative return of 12.47% since its launch.
  • The percentage of ETH supply in profit recently dropped from its second-highest level in a month, indicating potential corrections.
  • The futures market data shows bearish trends, with the taker buy-sell ratio falling to 0.91.
  • Daily trading volume rose by 29% to $36.65 billion, with $108 million in liquidations, predominantly long positions.
  • Despite this, institutional interest remains strong, as firms like Bitmine Technologies and SharpLink Gaming continue purchasing ETH.

ETH percentage supply in profit chart. | Source: Glassnode

Future Outlook for Ethereum

  • If Ethereum maintains above the $4,500 support, downside risks are limited.
  • Analysts identify the $4,800-$4,880 range as critical resistance for potential upward movement.
  • A daily close above $4,880 could trigger a significant breakout, according to analyst Nami.
  • The $4,200-$4,400 range serves as solid support, protecting against further declines.

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  • WEPE Supply: 200 billion
  • Blockchain: Ethereum and Solana
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