Following improving sentiment across the broader crypto landscape, Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the $1,800 level over the past week, recording roughly a 10% gain. As of the latest market data, ETH is trading at $1,781, down 0.93% from its previous close of $1,798. This upward movement follows a positive flip in the Ethereum Net Taker Volume, a metric that tracks the delta between buying and selling activity in ETH perpetual markets. A shift into positive territory serves as a clear indicator that buying pressure currently dominates the space.
Derivatives Market Insights
Since the metric turned positive on June 28, the asset has surged nearly 14%, reversing the decline seen from May through late June. Derivatives data reveals that while market participants are leaning toward a bullish outlook, the recent trend is not driven by leverage. This lack of leverage-fueled growth suggests that the asset is less vulnerable to sudden liquidation squeezes. Conversely, this also highlights a persistent cautiousness among long traders who have yet to fully commit to a definitive upside bias.
US Market Influence and ETFs
Sentiment within the US has shown signs of stabilization following softer-than-expected labor market data reported last week. Although the ETH Coinbase Premium Index remains in negative territory, it has significantly eased from the extreme levels witnessed at the start of July. Data from SoSoValue indicates that US spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have successfully posted three consecutive days of net inflows. Meanwhile, Coinglass reports that Ethereum saw $103.1 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, with short liquidations accounting for $78.4 million of that total.
Technical Indicators and Resistance
On the daily chart, ETH remains capped beneath its medium- and long-term structures. With the price currently at $1,781, it sits just below the 50-day EMA of $1,804. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 57 reflects a constructive tone, though it is not yet fully bullish. The Stochastic Oscillator, with a fast line at 85 and signal line at 89, suggests overbought conditions that could cap immediate growth. On the upside, initial resistance is clustered at $1,807 and $1,834. Support is currently established at $1,756 and $1,730, while the 20-day EMA remains a floor at $1,711. The asset's 52-week range remains $1,507 to $4,036.
