Ethereum’s recent price rebound has stalled after failing to break through a key overhead resistance level. The cryptocurrency remains above its February support base, keeping a broader recovery scenario possible, but the latest rejection indicates bulls lack full control. Technical analysis shows ETH trading below major moving averages, with the $2,300 to $2,400 zone acting as a significant barrier. Market sentiment has improved from earlier panic but is described as cautiously constructive rather than outright bullish.
Ethereum’s rebound has cooled following another failed attempt to push through overhead resistance. The market is still holding above its February base, which keeps the broader recovery idea alive.
On the daily chart, ETH is still trading below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, located around the $2,600 and $3,200 levels respectively. Therefore, the broader structure remains bearish despite the recovery from the lows near $1,800.
The closest upside barrier sits around $2,300 to $2,400, which has once again rejected the price. The next, larger resistance zone is near the $2,800 mark, a decisive area ETH would need to break for the market to be considered bullish again.
The 4-hour chart shows the recent rejection more clearly, revealing a classical fake breakout above a rising channel’s upper boundary. This failed move, combined with the RSI dropping from an overbought state, suggests short-term momentum has weakened significantly.
If ETH loses traction, the first area to watch is the $2,000 region where the channel’s lower boundary sits. The critical demand zone remains the $1,800 area, which the market must hold to avoid a steeper decline.
Ethereum‘s market sentiment has improved slightly compared to the panic seen earlier in the year. The Coinbase Premium Index has recovered from deeply negative readings and recently moved into mildly positive territory.
This shift suggests US spot demand has returned to some extent, indicating that US institutions might be returning after being consistent sellers. The premium remains relatively modest and does not yet reflect aggressive accumulation, however.
