Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,580 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $1,665.

• Ethereum started a decent increase above the $1,580 and $1,620 levels.
• The price is trading below $1,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
• There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
• The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $1,665 resistance zone.

Ethereum Price Gains Pace

Ethereum price formed a base above $1,500 and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $1,550 and $1,580 resistance levels.

The bulls even pumped the price above the $1,620 zone. A high was formed at $1,668 and the price recently started a downside correction. There was a move below the $1,650 support zone. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,482 swing low to the $1,668 high.

Ethereum price is now trading below $1,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $1,640 level. There is also a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.

The next key resistance is near the $1,665 level. The first major resistance is near the $1,680 level. A clear move above the $1,680 resistance might send the price toward the $1,720 resistance. An upside break above the $1,720 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $1,750 resistance zone or even $1,800 in the near term.

More Losses In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,640 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,600 level. The first major support sits near the $1,575 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,482 swing low to the $1,668 high.

A clear move below the $1,575 support might push the price toward the $1,550 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,520 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $1,480.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.

Major Support Level – $1,575

Major Resistance Level – $1,665

The MANTRA (OM) token suffered a catastrophic price collapse on April 13, plummeting over 90% in under an hour and wiping out more than $5.5 billion in market capitalization. 

The sudden crash, which took OM from a high of $6.33 to below $0.50, has drawn comparisons to the infamous Terra LUNA meltdown, with thousands of holders reportedly losing millions.

Why did MANTRA (OM) Crash? 

Multiple reports suggest that the trigger is a large token deposit linked to a wallet allegedly associated with the MANTRA team. Onchain data shows a deposit of 3.9 million OM tokens to OKX, sparking concerns about a possible incoming sell-off. 

Given that the MANTRA team reportedly controls close to 90% of the token’s total supply, the move raised immediate red flags about potential insider activity and price manipulation.

The OM community has long expressed concerns around transparency. Allegations have surfaced over the past year suggesting the team manipulated the token’s price through market makers, changed tokenomics, and repeatedly delayed a community airdrop. 

When the OKX deposit was spotted, fears that insiders might be preparing to offload were amplified.

Reports also indicate that MANTRA may have engaged in undisclosed over-the-counter (OTC) deals, selling tokens at steep discounts — in some cases at 50% below market value. 

As OM’s price rapidly declined, these OTC investors were thrown into losses, which allegedly sparked a mass exodus as panic selling took hold. The chain reaction triggered stop-loss orders and forced liquidations on leveraged positions, compounding the collapse.

Token unlocks continue to shape the crypto market, influencing wider sentiment and liquidity. This week, three projects—StarkNet (STRK), TRUMP, and Polyhedra Network (ZKJ)—are scheduled for major unlocks.

Both TRUMP and Polyhedra are about to unlock tokens worth more than 20% of their market cap. Here’s what to know.

TRUMP

Unlock Date: April 18
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 40 million TRUMP (4.00% of Max Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 199 million TRUMP

US President Donald Trump’s OFFICIAL TRUMP meme coin is about to unlock new tokens worth 20% of its market cap. On April 18, 40 million TRUMP tokens will be released, with a combined market value of $338.57 million. 

Of this, 36 million tokens (10%) are assigned to Creators & CIC Digital 1, while 4 million tokens (10%) go to Creators & CIC Digital 4. 

Overall, with such a massive amount unlocked, this release is likely to impact volatility. TRUMP is currently down more than 30% this month.

StarkNet (STRK)

Unlock Date: April 15
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 127.60 million STRK (1.28% of Max Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 2.9 billion STRK

StarkNet is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution built with STARK-based zero-knowledge rollups. Its role is to enhance throughput and reduce gas costs. STRK is the network’s native utility and governance token.

On April 15, 127.60 million STRK tokens will be unlocked, representing $16.71 million in value—roughly 4.40% of the current market cap. Of this, 66.92 million tokens (3.34%) are allocated to early contributors, and 60.68 million tokens (3.34%) to investors. 

Also, STRK has declined over 26% in the past month and is currently down nearly 100% from its February 2024 all-time high.

Polyhedra Network (ZKJ)

Unlock Date: April 19
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 15.50 million ZKJ (1.55% of Max Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 60 million ZKJ

Polyhedra Network delivers blockchain interoperability through its zkBridge technology. It enables cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and storage with zero-knowledge proofs.

The April 19 unlock includes 15.50 million ZKJ tokens, valued at $35.16 million—25.7% of ZKJ’s market cap. 

The release consists of 8.47 million tokens (2.65%) for ecosystem and network incentives and 2.61 million tokens (1.74%) for community, airdrop, and marketing.

Meanwhile, 3.61 million tokens will be allocated for foundation reserves, and 800,000 tokens for pre-TGE token purchasers. 

Also, ZKJ is currently up 10% over the past month.

Overall, this week’s unlocks collectively introduces over $400 million worth of new tokens into the market. While some projects face downward pressure, others like ZKJ show positive momentum. 

As always, traders should monitor token distribution closely to assess potential shifts in market sentiment and liquidity.