With the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its main policy rate steady, Ethereum initially held firm above the $1,600 mark. However, a subsequent decrease in exchange outflows and a massive whale-led selloff caused the cryptocurrency to dip below this critical level. What does this mean for the future of Ethereum? With declining outflows here’s the next ETH price level to watch out for.
Understanding the Recent Downturn
Despite positive initial reactions to the Federal Reserve’s announcement, Ethereum was unable to sustain its position above $1,600. The primary reason for this drop was a decrease in exchange outflows, coupled with a significant selloff among large-scale investors, or ‘whales’. In just a few hours, the ETH price fell significantly, triggering a selling spree among investors. According to Coinglass, this activity led to the liquidation of a whopping $11 million in long positions.
The Impact of Decreased Outflows
As Glassnode reports, Ethereum’s exchange outflow hit a one-month low with 6709 ETH, suggesting an increase in the exchange reserve. This decrease in outflow means that more Ethereum is remaining in exchanges, with less being withdrawn. This, in turn, implies a higher availability of Ethereum for sale, generally seen as a bearish indicator. Furthermore, Ethereum’s ratio to Bitcoin plummeted to a 14-month low as key token holders, including Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin, moved coins to exchanges – a potential signal of intent to sell.
What’s Next for Ethereum?
As the ETH price failed to maintain its position above the crucial $1,600 mark, it saw a significant selloff near the high of $1,620, causing it to drop below key Fibonacci levels and reach a low near $1,570. At the time of writing, the ETH price stands at $1,587, a decline of over 2.7% from the previous day. However, the long wick on the candlestick pattern indicates that buyers are defending further decline, and the declining 20-day EMA at $1,624 and the RSI nearing the overselling region suggest a bearish advantage. If Ethereum can break past $1,623, it might give the bulls an upper hand, potentially pushing the ETH price towards $1,674. But if it falls below $1,531, the bears could continue to dominate, possibly driving the price further down.
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