Another $142M Staked – Bitmine Tightens Its Grip on Ethereum Supply
Ethereum is consolidating just below $2,400, holding in a range that has defined its price action for the past several sessions as the market waits for a catalyst to determine the next directional move. The chart looks patient. The on-chain data is anything but. The current move is constructive but not yet decisive. ETH has pushed back above the 200-week moving average (red), which is now acting as a key pivot. Holding above this level suggests the market is regaining structural footing, but the real test sits higher. The 50-week and 100-week moving averages, clustered near the $2,800–$3,200 range, remain downward sloping and continue to cap upside attempts.Related Reading
Price structure also reflects a series of lower highs since the late-2025 peak near $4,800, indicating that the broader trend has not yet reversed. The recent bounce lacks the impulsive volume expansion typically associated with a trend shift, reinforcing the idea that this is still a recovery within a larger consolidation.
If ETH can hold above $2,300 and build acceptance, the next logical test is the $2,800 region. Failure to do so risks a return toward the $2,000–$2,100 support zone.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
