Ether climbed to about $2,200 after recovering roughly 25% from multi-year lows below $1,800, a move market observers say confirms the recent uptrend. Renewed demand in derivatives and on-chain metrics is underpinning the rally, but analysts warn that specific support zones must hold for bulls to maintain control.
On-chain and derivatives signals
Data from CryptoQuant show net taker volume has turned positive after nearly two months of negative readings, a shift that suggests selling pressure is easing and demand for ETH derivatives is returning. Historically, a move from prolonged negative taker pressure into positive territory has often preceded short-covering rallies and liquidity-driven rebounds that follow forced selling.
The Coinbase Premium Index for ETH has also flipped from negative to positive, reaching levels not seen since December 2025. That move signals renewed U.S. buying pressure, and analysts say a further rise in the premium could accelerate any rally.
Spot ETF flows and institutional interest
Spot Ether ETFs logged $169.4 million in inflows on Wednesday, indicating a pickup in institutional demand and contributing to the broader recovery in ETH interest.
Analyst views and critical price levels
Market commentators stress the importance of holding key supports. Crypto Patel says $1,750 is a crucial line: if it holds, bulls remain in control, with upside targets around $2,500–$2,600; if $1,750 fails, bears could retake the market. Bren expects a larger bounce above $2,200, while Man of Bitcoin warned that a successful retest of $2,100 support could clear the way toward $3,400 or higher.
Technical outlook
A daily close above $2,100 would bolster hopes for a continued recovery and set the stage for a move toward the 50-day simple moving average at about $2,381. Clearing that SMA would suggest the corrective phase may be over and raise the odds of a more sustained uptrend.
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