After persistent bearish performance, Ethereum price is now oscillating below $2,000, which raises questions about its stability. ETH may be struggling with volatility, but its near-term outlook appears quite optimistic as the altcoin reflects a historical pattern that features an imminent rebound.
ETH Price and Current Investor Behavior
Ethereum once again presents a market structure that appeared at a crucial moment in its price action over the past few months, sparking speculation that a potential rebound could be imminent. Rekt Capital, crypto analyst and investor, found There are parallels between current price behavior and recent months leading up to notable changes in dynamics, making this trend a crucial area of attention.
As the chart shows, this trend implies a lower monthly close than its multi-year uptrend. According to the expert, Ethereum recently closed this key month for the second time in the last 5 months, increasing the likelihood that ETH will mirror its price action from early 2026. Rekt Capital pointed out that the last time the altcoin closed largely below the trendline of its multi-year uptrend, the price saw limited upward movement. However, it was later rejected, triggering a steady downward trend.
Currently, bounces from this trendline are clearly weakening and the multi-year uptrend is likely weakening. In the meantime, the altcoin must at least maintain the 2026 lows and/or resume the upward trend to avoid deeper declines.
Michael Van De Poppe, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Founder of MNFund, revealed that ETH is in the zone of interest for entry points after a period of sideways price action. This analysis suggests that the ETH market structure is evolving, creating ideal entry opportunities.
However, with the CLARTÉ law vote, this month is decisive for the altcoin, which, according to the expert, constitutes the ideal “Sell the rumor, buy the news” scenario. Once the bill passes, Van De Poppe recommends an immediate positioning in DeFi, as it is very likely that ETH will see many advantages. Thus, the expert expresses his intention to add more ETH to his wallet.
Large Investors Accumulate More Ethereum
Data shows investors are already bracing for a coming rally as they add more Ethereum to their wallets. Leon reported that this renewed accumulation is observed among large whales or large investors, particularly wallet addresses holding at least 100,000 ETH, despite the persistence of significant FUD.
Currently, these investors control a total of 17.41 million ETH, marking their highest level in the last 9 weeks. Compared to the total ETH supply, this purchase represents approximately 22.03%, marking a 10-week high. Since mid-April 2026, their holdings have increased significantly despite strong downward pressure on the price of ETH.
These investors, also considered smart money, quietly buy the dip instead of selling, but retail investors panic and spread FUD. This is a classic behavior of whales where they see long-term value in ETH much more important than short-term noise.
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