Ethereum Poised for Major Breakout After 4-Year Consolidation
Ethereum (ETH) may be on the verge of a massive breakout, according to historical cycle comparisons and current technical setups.
Analysts suggest that ETH’s prolonged period of consolidation could mirror its explosive run in the 2020–2021 cycle.
Cycle Analysis: History Could Be Repeating
Crypto analyst Ash Crypto drew parallels between Ethereum’s previous cycle (2017–2021) and the current one (2021–2025).
In both cases, ETH experienced extended consolidation phases followed by sharp rallies:
- 2017–2021 Cycle:
1.5 years of consolidation
Bottomed in March 2020 during the COVID crash
Gained 48x in just 18 months - 2021–2025 Cycle:
Now in its 4th year of consolidation
Bottomed during the April 2024 global market crash
Ash Crypto suggests the setup is primed for a similar, if not more significant, move upward. “We all know what’s coming next,” he hinted, signaling strong bullish conviction.
Technical Outlook: Support Must Hold
Michaël van de Poppe also shared a short-term outlook, emphasizing the importance of Ethereum maintaining its current support zone. He stated:
“As long as $ETH holds up, we’ll be good to have a continuation taking place.”
His chart shows ETH resting on a key demand zone after a strong breakout in May. Should the price maintain this level, a continuation toward higher resistance levels appears likely.
He also noted the impact of macroeconomic data this week, which could introduce volatility but may also catalyze further upside momentum.
Conclusion
Ethereum’s market structure, both in historical and technical terms, is flashing bullish signals. With 2025 aligning as a potential breakout year mirroring its post-2020 surge, traders and investors alike are closely watching for confirmation of the next leg up. Support levels and macroeconomic cues will be critical in determining ETH’s short-term direction.
Kosta Gushterov
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