A crypto analyst has predicted that the Ethereum price could be gearing up for an additional 13% crash to new lows. Currently, the cryptocurrency is hovering near the crucial $2,200 resistance, where a rejection could fuel further volatility and trigger a significant decline. 

Ethereum Price Set For $1,700 Crash

In a recent technical analysis published by MadWhale, a TradingView crypto expert, the Ethereum price is projected to experience a severe price breakdown, declining by 13% to reach $1,700. The analyst attributes this bearish outlook to the cryptocurrency’s recent price action and chart patterns. 

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MadWhale shared an Ethereum price chart showing that the cryptocurrency is moving within a Descending Channel. This channel is generally a bearish chart pattern formed when two downward-sloping trend lines connect at lower highs and lower lows. It usually indicates a major downtrend, in which sellers dominate the market rather than buyers.

Presently, the Ethereum price is fast approaching a main resistance area at $2,200, situated around the upper boundary of the Descending Channel pattern and marked by the red shaded area on the chart. Historically, when its price reaches this area, it often encounters significant selling pressure that leads to a sharp downward price reversal. 

MadWhale’s analysis suggests that the cryptocurrency may fail to break this critical resistance area, triggering his predicted decline to $1,700. This target aligns with a strong support area where the cryptocurrency has previously found buying interest. 

Notably, Ethereum’s volume analysis also indicates fluctuating market participation, with no strong signs of bullish drivers or strong momentum. If volume remains low and selling pressure increases, Ethereum is likely to experience further price declines.

Analyst Predicts Three Key Targets For Ethereum

Despite the ongoing selling pressure and decline in the Ethereum price, crypto analyst Patron on X (formerly Twitter) remains optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s future outlook. The market expert has predicted three bullish targets for the Ethereum price, believing that it is only a matter of time before its present downtrend dissipates. 

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The analyst noted that Ethereum had reached a key support level, where a bounce from this threshold could trigger a surge to his projected targets marked by yellow lines on his price chart. With the Ethereum price trading at $1,989 as of writing, the analyst forecasts that it could reach a first target of $2,296, representing a 15.44% increase. 

After this surge, Patron predicted that Ethereum would reclaim previous highs and rally to $2,913, marking a 46.46% gain. For his final target, he projects a surge to $4,000, reflecting a 101% jump to a new ATH. Notably, the analyst claims that if Ethereum can reach these bullish targets, it could yield a significant 100% profit for investors.

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Crypto analyst TradingShot has revealed that the Ethereum price has formed a megaphone bottom which has not been seen since 2020. The analyst revealed what happened the last time ETH formed this bottom, which provides a bullish outlook for the altcoin. 

Ethereum Price Forms Megaphone Bottom

In a TradingView post, TradingShot stated that the Ethereum price has formed a megaphone bottom like in March 2020. He noted that ETH is currently on the first week of a rebound after recording three consecutive red weeks when it could not break above the 1-week MA50. The analyst further remarked that ETH is taking on a lower lows trendline, which is technically the bottom of a 1-year megaphone since the March 11, 2024 high.

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TradingShot claimed that the market is no stranger to long-term megaphone consolidation periods like that. He stated that the Ethereum price eventually broke upward the last time it formed this megaphone between June 2019 and March 2020, which happened after the brutal COVID crash bearish leg that touched bottom. 

He noted that the March 2020 period is quite similar to the current bearish Ethereum price action since late December. The analyst then highlighted how perfectly aligned the Fibonacci retracement levels are. Based on this development, he predicted that the Ethereum price could at least test the 1.5 Fibonacci extension at $6,000 before this cycle tops at the end of the year. 

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel also raised the possibility of the Ethereum price rallying to as high as $8,000. He suggested that this parabolic move could happen in phase E of ETH’s bull run. He indicated that ETH could face significant resistance at around $4,050 to this price level. 

Bullish Fundamentals For ETH

Despite its underperformance, the Ethereum price has bullish fundamentals, which could spark a reversal to the upside and cause it to reach new highs. Crypto analyst Alternative Bull revealed that the exchange reserves of ETH are significantly declining. He remarked that this would lead to a limited supply which makes it only a matter of time before ETH goes parabolic. In line with this, the analyst affirmed that the altcoin is still in the early phases of its bull run. 

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Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has also revealed that whales are actively accumulating ETH, which is bullish for the Ethereum price. In an X post, he stated that 360,000 ETH were withdrawn from crypto exchanges in the last 48 hours, a development that could spark a supply shock. 

It is also worth mentioning that the Ethereum price could soon witness a supply shock through the ETH ETFs. Asset managers like Bitwise have filed with the US SEC to include staking in their funds. If approved, this could take more ETH out of circulation as some institutional investors opt to stake their ETH to receive yields. 

At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $1,969, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

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Ethereum has experienced a much-needed surge above the $2,000 level, a key psychological and technical mark that bulls have struggled to reclaim since March 10. This breakout sparked optimism in the market, but the momentum was short-lived, as ETH quickly pulled back below the level and was unable to confirm a solid hold. Analysts widely agree that a strong and sustained move above $2,000 is critical for Ethereum to initiate a broader recovery rally.

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Despite the hesitation at resistance, on-chain data shows signs of growing investor confidence. According to Santiment, investors have withdrawn over 360,000 ETH from centralized exchanges in the last 48 hours. This shift is often interpreted as a bullish signal, suggesting that large holders are moving their assets to private wallets, possibly in anticipation of higher prices.

Meanwhile, the broader macroeconomic landscape continues to apply pressure. Trade war tensions and unpredictable policy decisions from the U.S. government have weighed heavily on both crypto and traditional markets, intensifying volatility and investor uncertainty. Still, Ethereum’s latest exchange outflows hint at a potential trend shift — one that could favor accumulation and set the stage for the next major move, provided bulls can reclaim and hold above the $2K threshold.

Ethereum Faces Critical Test Amid Exchange Outflows

Ethereum has lost over 57% of its value since mid-December, falling from a high of around $4,100 to recent lows near $1,750. This sharp correction has created a challenging environment for bulls, who have repeatedly failed to reclaim and hold higher price levels.

Now, the $2,000 mark stands as a psychological and technical battlefield. If Ethereum can firmly establish support above this level, it could provide the foundation for a recovery rally. However, a failure to do so would likely result in further downside and reinforce the bearish trend.

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The current market landscape struggles with uncertainty. On one side, continued macroeconomic headwinds—rising trade tensions, inflation concerns, and policy shifts from the U.S. government—have weakened investor confidence and driven volatility across risk assets. On the other hand, there are signs of potential recovery and accumulation.

Top crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared data from Santiment, revealing that investors have withdrawn over 360,000 ETH from centralized exchanges in the past 48 hours. Historically, large-scale withdrawals are considered a bullish signal, as they suggest investors are moving assets into cold storage for long-term holding rather than preparing to sell.

This move could indicate growing confidence among large holders and signal the early stages of a new accumulation phase—provided Ethereum can hold above $2,000.

Price Holds Steady Below $2,000

Ethereum is currently trading at $1,960 after briefly attempting to reclaim the $2,000 mark in yesterday’s session. The psychological and technical resistance at $2,000 remains a crucial barrier that bulls must overcome to shift market momentum in their favor. Despite a small bounce from recent lows, Ethereum has struggled to gain traction amid persistent market uncertainty.

Bulls need to push ETH above $2,000 and reclaim higher levels such as $2,150 and $2,300 to confirm the beginning of a recovery phase. A sustained move above these levels would not only signal a potential trend reversal but could also attract sidelined investors back into the market. Until that happens, Ethereum remains vulnerable to continued downside pressure.

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If bulls fail to break above the $2,000 resistance in the coming sessions, Ethereum could lose support at current levels and revisit lower demand zones around $1,850 or even $1,750. With the broader crypto market still under the influence of macroeconomic volatility and weak sentiment, the coming days are likely to be pivotal for ETH’s short-term direction. A decisive move either above or below this key range will likely set the tone for the next major price action.

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