{"id":15046,"date":"2025-02-26T08:31:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=15046"},"modified":"2025-02-26T08:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:31:32","slug":"ethereum-tests-make-or-break-level-but-altseason-hopes-stay-alive-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=15046","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Tests \u201cMake Or Break\u201d Level, But Altseason Hopes Stay Alive \u2013 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Ethereum (ETH) has dropped nearly 10% in the past 24 hours, falling from $2,721 on February 24 to $2,313 earlier today. According to crypto analysts, $2,300 is the next critical support level \u2013 if ETH fails to hold this level, it could face further losses.<\/p>\n<h2>Ethereum Crashes Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off<\/h2>\n<p>The broader crypto market has endured a <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/bitcoin-realized-losses-continue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">tumultuous<\/a> 24 hours, shedding nearly 10% of its total market cap \u2013 approximately $300 billion in value. Amid the downturn, ETH\u2019s market cap has plummeted from $340 billion to as low as $286 billion in just two days.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto trader Merlijn The Trader shared their insights on ETH\u2019s price action in an X post, noting that ETH is currently testing the 50-day Simple Moving Average (50 SMA) \u2013 a level they describe as the \u201cmake-or-break\u201d zone for the asset.<\/p>\n<p>The analyst emphasized the importance of ETH holding the $2,350 price level, warning that a breakdown below this level could get \u201cugly.\u201d If Ethereum fails to maintain support, it could drop significantly, with the next major support level near $1,100.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-407750 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?resize=980%2C609\" alt=\"merlijn\" width=\"980\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=2390 2390w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/merlijn.jpeg?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\"><\/p>\n<p>Fellow crypto analyst Ali Martinez <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ali_charts\/status\/1894281928288657663\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">echoed<\/a> Merlijn\u2019s concerns, highlighting $2,300 as a crucial support level for ETH. According to the following 3-day chart, this level is near the bottom of the trading channel that ETH has been moving within since November 2024.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-407749 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?resize=980%2C621\" alt=\"ali\" width=\"980\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=2400 2400w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ali_59251f.jpeg?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\"><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Daan Crypto Trades pointed out that ETH has repeatedly failed to break through resistance at $2,800. They noted that after Bybit announced it would restore users\u2019 ETH balances following the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/bybit-hack-stolen-funds-likely-headed-to-mixers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">hack<\/a>, ETH experienced a sell-off. They added:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This cycle, both $BTC &amp; $ETH have reacted well around the .786 levels so I\u2019m keeping an eye on this area here. BTC also just swept the range lows. The larger range between ~$2.1K-$2.8K remains the most important one. Anyways, currently just holding spot and not doing much.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Is The Altseason Dead?<\/h2>\n<p>ETH\u2019s prolonged poor performance has cast doubt on the possibility of a full-blown altseason. For the uninitiated, altseason refers to a market phase where altcoins \u2013 cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin (BTC) \u2013 deliver extraordinary returns in a short period.<\/p>\n<p>While market sentiment surrounding ETH may be far from bullish at the moment, some industry leaders remain confident in a strong rebound for the leading smart contract platform.<\/p>\n<p>In an X <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ki_young_ju\/status\/1894268422105829783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">post<\/a>, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju noted that there was no significant Ethereum selling pressure following the Bybit hack. He also suggested that favorable crypto regulations under US President Donald Trump could trigger a \u201clarge-cap ETF altseason,\u201d potentially driving ETH\u2019s price higher.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, crypto analyst Ted provided some optimism for altseason enthusiasts. Sharing the following weekly chart, Ted highlighted that the altcoin market cap has formed its first golden cross since Q1 2021. He <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TedPillows\/status\/1894406540364583076\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">added<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The last time this happened, Altcoin market cap pumped 500% in just a few months. It looks like altseason will soon become a reality. Do you bullieve?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-407751 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?resize=659%2C660\" alt=\"ted\" width=\"659\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=1278 1278w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=419 419w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=659 659w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=64 64w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=400 400w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=600 600w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=75 75w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=350 350w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted_c8e96a.jpeg?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\"><\/p>\n<p>That said, recent on-chain analysis does <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/ethereum-staking-drops-from-november-2024-peak-is-interest-in-eth-fading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">not<\/a> inspire much confidence in ETH\u2019s short-to-medium-term price action. At press time, ETH is trading at $2,418, down 9.5% in the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-407752 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?resize=870%2C660\" alt=\"ethereum\" width=\"870\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=2218 2218w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=554 554w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=870 870w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ethereum_7cc7cc.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ethereum (ETH) has dropped nearly 10% in the past 24 hours, falling from $2,721 on February 24 to $2,313 earlier today. According to crypto analysts, $2,300 is the next critical support level \u2013 if ETH fails to hold this level, it could face further losses. Ethereum Crashes Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off The broader crypto market [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-15046","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15046","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15046"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15046\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15046"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15046"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}