Ethereum (ETH) 
$3,259 is preparing to make waves in the institutional finance sector with its new initiative, Etheralize. Introduced as the corporate marketing and product development arm of the Ethereum ecosystem, Etheralize aims to solidify the cryptocurrency king’s position on Wall Street. The Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin’s involvement in this new venture has heightened hopes that Ethereum can become a leader in global finance. Meanwhile, the recent momentum of spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. has sparked increased price activity for ETH.
Strong Interest in Spot Ethereum ETFs
Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded over $70 million in inflows on January 22, their last trading day. This influx, combined with six consecutive days of gains, indicates rising interest in ETH among investors. However, current market data suggest that ETH’s price may experience a downturn and could be drawn to the demand zone around $3,000. Investors are eager to see if the price can surpass $4,200 after this pullback, potentially igniting a significant altcoin season.
The monthly price movement of Ethereum shows that both bulls and bears hold significant influence. Daily data hints at a potential new upward trend, but declining trading volume may hinder the sustainability of this rally. If market volume fails to support the trend, ETH might continue to consolidate below $3,400.
Bulls Must Regain Strength for New Highs
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on Ethereum’s monthly chart has never dropped below the 40 level in history, providing strong support during current declines. However, bulls must push ETH’s price above the critical resistance of $3,500. The ongoing downward trend in trading volume complicates the likelihood of this recovery.
With the potential for ETH to surpass the $4,000 mark in the first quarter of 2025, a stable price increase may become feasible. Nevertheless, bolstering bullish strength and diminishing bearish influence will be crucial for this upward trajectory.
