Ethereum, Surge Signal Ahead of 100-Day Moving Average Breakout...Will It Surpass $2,700?

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Ethereum (ETH) has reached a critical inflection point that will determine its medium-term trend, standing at a crossroads between a full-fledged bullish reversal and a temporary technical rebound.

Crypto media outlet U.Today reported on April 21 (local time) that Ethereum's price has ended its prolonged downtrend and entered a structural recovery phase. Ethereum has consistently rebounded from recent lows, showing a typical upward trend with higher lows. However, the current price is approaching the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which has acted as a strong resistance level throughout the bear market, putting it to the test to determine its medium-term direction. This indicator is more than just a technical indicator; it is a decisive boundary that distinguishes between a trend reversal and a simple corrective rebound.

A clear breakout above the 100-day EMA would confirm strong momentum to support further gains. In this scenario, there is a high probability that the upward trajectory will gain traction towards the next resistance zone, ranging from $2,500 to $2,700. The current price structure shows that buying interest accumulates during declines, firmly maintaining the short-term uptrend line. In particular, the accompanying increase in trading volume during price rises suggests that market participants' buying intentions are reviving.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), a technical indicator, also has sufficient room for further upside. Since the index has not yet entered the overbought zone, dynamic price movements can be expected upon a breakout of the resistance level. However, if it fails to break above the 100-day EMA, the situation could rapidly deteriorate. If the price falls back after being rejected by the resistance, there is a risk of deepening downward pressure by forming another lower high within the overall bearish structure.

In case of a breakout failure, Ethereum could retreat to the $2,100 to $2,200 support level, where the recent uptrend began. If even this support level breaks, all recovery efforts will be completely nullified, and strong downward pressure will again be exerted on the market. For the current rebound to lead to a true trend reversal, a decisive breakout at the resistance level is essential. Investors should closely monitor changes in trading volume and price reactions around the 100-day EMA to gauge the market's direction.

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