Why Ethereum Isn’t Breaking Higher Despite Strong Funding Rates

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Analysts warn Ether’s downside risks remain elevated as traders closely watch the $1,800 support zone for stability.

As the crypto market matures, the relative strength between Ethereum and Bitcoin is becoming one of the most discussed narratives. The ETH ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth, fueled by scaling solutions, rising staking participation, and a more efficient supply structure. These improvements are steadily reinforcing the ETH fundamentals and long-term utility within decentralized finance and beyond. Ethereum, Bitcoin Recovery Depends On Adoption And Market Rotation The debate around whether Ethereum can reclaim its 2021 highs against Bitcoin is gaining renewed momentum as institutional voices turn increasingly optimistic. Crypto analyst Walter Bloomberg revealed on X that Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered remains strongly bullish on ETH despite its prolonged underperformance against BTC. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Price Pulls Back Close To $1,900, But Large Holders Remain Unfazed Geoff Kendrick argues that the current disconnection between ETH’s strong fundamentals and its w

Ethereum is clinging to support near $1,800 as rising leverage, crowded longs, and persistent U.S. spot ETF outflows deepen downside risks for the second largest cryptocurrency. Ethereum (ETH) price is extending a weak trend after losing the psychologically important $2,000…

The post US-Iran Tensions Turn Bitcoin Price Into a Macro Risk Barometer Again appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin price returned to the macro spotlight on Friday as US-Iran tensions influenced crypto market sentiment. BTC price continued to trade lower from a few days ago, while Ethereum was holding near to $2000 and XRP was around $1.30.  The overall cryptocurrency market gained 0.83% to $2.48 trillion, although it failed to generate a great deal of momentum and continued to experience ETF outflows. Bitcoin Tracks Global Risk as US-Iran Tensions Drive Market Volatility ETF data indicates that despite the short-term crypto rally, the appetite for institutional interest is still low. BTC price rose 0.72% over 24 hours to trade around $73,712. Despite this, recovery was still slow. Ethereum extended its retreat to $2,000, and XRP was trading around $1.30. The short-term momentum readings were also weak for both assets. Bitcoin’s increasing connection to macro conditions is refl

The post Ethereum Price Analysis Points to Short-Term Downside Risk appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR: Ethereum has been forming lower highs since mid-May, with trading volume declining alongside price weakness. The Estimated Leverage Ratio sits near 0.74, showing heavy derivative positioning despite falling ETH prices. Positive funding rates show long positions dominate, yet price fails to respond with any meaningful upside move. A weekly close below $1,850 could trigger a drop toward $1,560, with a deeper target near $1,070 possible. Ethereum is showing signs of growing bearish pressure across multiple market indicators. Price action, leverage data, funding rates, and momentum metrics are all pointing in the same direction. Analysts tracking on-chain and derivatives data say the current setup reflects a market driven more by speculative positioning than by organic buying demand. The overall structure, for now, continues to favor sellers. Leverage and Funding Rates Paint a Con

The post Litecoin price outlook: LTC bounce driven by Nexus Wallet update and LitVM speculation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Litecoin price has bounced as RSI nears oversold conditions. Nexus Wallet added gift card payments and privacy upgrades for LTC use. LitVM speculation and $53.30 resistance shape near-term price direction. Litecoin (LTC) traded around $51.54 on Friday morning, posting a roughly 2% gain over 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. The modest advance came while Bitcoin remained mostly flat, making Litecoin one of the better-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies in the short term. However, despite the daily rebound, the broader trend remains under pressure, with LTC still down nearly 47% over the past year. Recent Litecoin price action has been influenced by a combination of technical positioning and renewed attention around ecosystem developments, particularly the Nexus Wallet upgrade and ongoing speculation surrounding LitVM. Nexus Wallet update strengthens paym