$2 Billion In Ethereum Leverage Just Evaporated: This Is What Happened Last Time
Ethereum is trying to hold above $2,300 as the market enters a consolidation phase that feels more fragile than it looks. Buyers have been present, but the price has struggled to build meaningful momentum — and a CryptoQuant analysis published today suggests there may be a structural reason for that hesitation playing out in the derivatives markets beneath the surface. The short-term structure is constructive. ETH has reclaimed its 50-day moving average and is attempting to hold above it, a level that had previously acted as dynamic resistance throughout the downtrend. However, the price continues to struggle below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, both of which remain downward sloping. This alignment reinforces that the broader trend is still bearish despite the recent recovery.Related Reading
Volume provides additional context. The spike during the February sell-off reflects forced liquidation and panic-driven exits, while the subsequent recovery has occurred on more moderate participation — a typical characteristic of early-stage rebounds.
For Ethereum to shift its structure meaningfully, a sustained break above the $2,400–$2,600 region is required. Until then, the current price action represents a stabilization phase, where accumulation may be building, but conviction remains tentative.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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