Ethereum is facing pressure in the short term, though the overall market structure is still positive. Technical analyst forecast the possible re-test of a strongEthereum is facing pressure in the short term, though the overall market structure is still positive. Technical analyst forecast the possible re-test of a strong

Ethereum Bullish Pattern Suggests Path Toward $8,557 Price Target

2025/12/18 06:13
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  • Ethereum maintains a bullish structure despite short-term pressure and recent price pullback.
  • Hidden bullish divergence hints at potential retest and breakout above key resistance.
  • Whale unstaking and ETF outflows add uncertainty but signal major market activity.

Ethereum is facing pressure in the short term, though the overall market structure is still positive. Technical analyst forecast the possible re-test of a strong level of resistance and a larger move if it breaks above it. Whale activity and ETF outflows are adding to the broader sense of market uncertainty.

Ethereum Signals Major Bullish Breakout

Despite this setback, crypto analyst Javon Marks says the Ethereum price trend is on course. The price of ETH touched the main level of resistance at $4,811.71. This is a technical level; hence, the price suddenly paused to provide the required resistance at the critical level.

Source: X

Marks continued to elaborate that ETH has actually established another Hidden Bull Divergence, a common occurrence preceding a resurgence in prices. This indicates that ETH is likely to breach back to the $4,811.71 region shortly.

More importantly, a clean breakout above this region may open up massive rally potential, with Marks predicting a target at $8,557.68. Crossing above this level will mean a huge gain of nearly 180% from the current market scenario.

At press time, ETH is trading at $2,846.57, with a 24-hour trading volume of $38.37 billion and a market capitalization of $353.05 billion. The ETH has slipped 3.29% over the last 24 hours, reflecting ongoing short-term pressure across the market.

Source: CoinMarketCap

Ethereum Whale Unstakes Massive Holdings

However, there has also been on-chain action that has turned some heads. Analyst Ted pointed out that one of the largest whales, who was selling large quantities of Bitcoin in exchange for Ethereum in the past, has now unstaked all of their ETH. This translates to approximately $1.8 billion worth of ETh that was moved into seven new wallets.

Source: X

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Ethereum ETFs Face Heavy Outflows

Ted also pointed out significant flows in the Ethereum ETF market. This is evidenced by a net outflow of $224.2 million in ETH ETFs during the previous session. This was mainly composed of heavy sales by BlackRock, $221.3 million worth of ETH.

Source: X

Although in the short term, market trends are a mix, market observations made by analysts highlight that the technical tone, as well as overall market movements, suggest a large-scale market development in the background.

Also Read | Ethereum ETF Inflows Surge by 80,000 ETH: Can Price Hold the $2,900–$3,000 Zone?

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