Why Ethereum Price Dropped Toward $4,000 Today
Ethereum declined 3.5% over the past 24 hours, underperforming the broader crypto market’s 1.3% loss.
The drop brought ETH close to the $4,000 threshold, with intraday lows testing that support zone. The downturn has been fueled by three main factors: heavy liquidations, renewed ETF outflows, and a technical breakdown.
Leverage unwinds intensify sell pressure
Over $1.8 billion in crypto longs were liquidated on September 23, and Ethereum accounted for roughly $504 million of that figure.
With ETH futures open interest stretched near all-time highs, the fall below $4,200 sparked cascading liquidations. Funding rates have since turned negative, signaling ongoing bearish positioning.
ETF flows turn negative
Ethereum exchange-traded products saw $140.8 million in net outflows on September 24, extending a two-day streak of withdrawals. That reversed the prior week’s strong inflows of nearly $300 million. The pullback suggests some institutions are taking profits following ETH’s 65% three-month rally. Even so, ETFs still hold about 6.3 million ETH, worth $25.4 billion, which provides underlying demand and limits deeper downside for now.
Support under pressure
Ethereum’s chart shows the breakdown began with a loss of $4,100 support. Once that level gave way, sell orders accelerated, pushing ETH to test the $4,000 zone. While bulls managed to hold the line in early trading, momentum remains weak. A decisive close under $4,000 could risk another leg lower, while a rebound above $4,100 would help restore confidence.
Outlook
Ethereum’s retreat underscores how leverage, institutional flows, and technical signals can combine to drive sharp intraday moves. Traders are watching ETF data and futures positioning for signs of stabilization. Until ETH regains $4,100, the $4,000 mark will remain the key battleground.
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Kosta has reported on cryptocurrency markets and blockchain infrastructure since 2020, bringing over six years of hands-on experience in the crypto industry built through daily tracking of markets, trends, and emerging blockchain developments. Specializing in Bitcoin on-chain analysis, institutional ETF flows, and digital asset price action, his work at Coindoo has been cited by other news agencies and consistently covers market developments with a focus on data-driven reporting across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. Over the years, Kosta has contributed to multiple crypto media outlets in different regions, authoring over 6,000 articles across the sector. His reporting spans cryptocurrency markets and the broader fintech industry, tracking not only price action but also the technological and regulatory forces shaping the ecosystem. To support his analysis, Kosta actively leverages on-chain data and metrics from leading platforms such as Santiment, Glassnode, and CryptoQuant, enabling deeper, evidence-based market insights. He believes in the power of transparency and the data that underpins the blockchain ecosystem. His academic background in Marketing Management from Denmark further complements his analytical approach, adding a strong understanding of communication strategy and content positioning to his work.
