The time is almost here to buy. Should be one minor dip tonight or
Macro view: We are in a falling wedge within a larger falling wedge. What does that mean one might say? It's a classic sign of asset price consolidation, a typically reliable indicator of a trend continuation, which is supported by a decreasing value as the market becomes unsure of the direction.
First If the trend line for the ascending channel holds in the mid-2600s. If it holds the price will rocket to the first resistance @ 3k, this will be due to it being a psychological barrier, as well as many small investors are quite literally "out of money" and the investors who bought at 3k will try to sell off to break even. This junction is the most dangerous for a bullish thesis as it could indicate a fakeout to the downside at 2400 and in a worst-case scenario 1800.
The price at 3k will move sideways for a day or two in order to consolidate, and transform into a strong, sustainable upward movement, and would be confirmed by a bounce off of the 1/1 GAN.
The next sets of resistance are at 3150, 3300, and 3500. with each gain, the bullish thesis for the retest of 4800 becomes more probable. The move after requires more data for closer precision per the law of small numbers.
Let's talk fundamentals:
"Smart money" meaning historically profitable wallets have been increasing their staking in the ETH network. Up 1.3 million in the last 24 hours. One of the next biggest indicators for an upward slingshot motion is the lack of liquid ETH available in the exchanges, at very low levels, which indicates people who hold ETH are planning on holding medium to long term, by placing assets into Defi networks, most likely staking on the upcoming proof of stake model.
TL: DR
Technicals are bullish, money is coming in, and supply is running out. We have not seen the pre-upgrade pump yet, therefore it is probable buying at this level will earn you a profit.
Again anything can happen, just watch for the numbers I listed. Not financial advice, trade safe.
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