Ethereum (ETH) has increased by 7.29% over the past 24 hours to trade at approximately $2,097.83, outpacing the broader crypto market’s 5.55% gain. Short-term predictions suggest a potential 10.73% rise to $2,276.80 by February 19, 2026, despite a prevailing market sentiment of “Extreme Fear” and significant long-term price declines from previous highs.
Ethereum’s price currently stands at $2,097.83 following a 7.29% daily increase. This performance surpassed both the broader market’s 5.55% rise and Bitcoin, as ETH gained 2.08% against the leading cryptocurrency.
A short-term price prediction indicates a potential 10.73% increase to $2,276.80 by February 19, 2026. The coin’s trading cycle currently shows a high of $2,139.46 and a low of $1,764.23.
Immediate resistance levels are identified at $2,101.27, $2,154.70, and $2,241.96. Support levels are found at $1,960.58, $1,873.32, and $1,819.89.
The market has demonstrated volatility, with an average of 18.79 over one month. Ethereum posted positive gains on 13 of the last 30 days.
Short-term momentum appears positive as the price trades above its 50-day and 200-day Simple Moving Averages. The Relative Strength Index reading of 35.20 is considered neutral, “with no current signs that it is overbought or in danger of being sold at depressed prices.”
In contrast, long-term trends show substantial declines of 37.68% over one month and 35.19% over three months. The asset is also down 22.66% from its price one year ago.
The overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, sits at an “Extreme Fear” reading of 9. This condition exists despite the technical indicators suggesting potential for near-term price appreciation.
