Ethereum (ETH) Price Closes Above $3,900 — Is a New All-Time High Possible Before 2024 Ends?
Ethereum hovers near $3,935 but struggles with resistance. Falling Open Interest and rising selling pressure threaten its rally to a new ATH.
Once again, the price of Ethereum (ETH) has risen above $3,900. This bounce has hinted at a further price increase for the altcoin before the end of the year.
But does this mean the cryptocurrency can surpass its previous all-time high within this short period? This on-chain analysis reveals whether that is possible.
Ethereum Loses Bullish Dominance in Two Major Zones
Ethereum currently trades around $3,939, which means that the altcoin’s price has increased by 67.30% in 2024. One indicator that played a key role in ETH’s rally during the year is its Open Interest (OI).
The OI refers to the value of the sum of all open contracts in the market. When it increases, it means that more liquidity has flowed into contracts related to a cryptocurrency. In the derivatives market, this indicates rising buying pressure, which could lead to higher prices.
On the flip side, a decrease in the OI indicates selling pressure. The decline suggests that traders are increasingly closing their positions and withdrawing liquidity from the market.
According to Santiment, Ethereum’s OI climbed to $14.50 billion yesterday, December 15. However, as of this writing, it has decreased to $13.94 billion, indicating that exposure to ETH has reduced. Given the conditions above, this decline suggests that Ethereum Price risks another decline if the OI sustains this position.
Ethereum Open Interest. Source:
Santiment
Another indicator that supports this bias is the Ethereum exchange inflow. Exchange inflow is the mean amount of coins per transaction sent to exchanges. A high value suggests that investors are transferring larger amounts, signaling increased selling pressure, which could potentially drive prices lower.
A low exchange inflow in the metric, however, suggests a decline in selling pressure. According to CryptoQuant, the exchange inflow has climbed from what it was on December 14, indicating that selling pressure around ETH has increased.
If sustained, this could hinder the cryptocurrency from rising toward $4,500 or hitting a new all-time high before 2024 closes.
Ethereum Exchange Inflow. Source:
CryptoQuant
ETH Price Prediction: Now $4,500 Yet
According to the daily chart, the Parabolic Stop-and-Reverse (SAR) indicator has risen above ETH’s price. The SAR is a technical indicator that shows whether a cryptocurrency has encountered resistance or solid support.
When the dotted lines are below the price, it indicates significant support that could drive prices higher. However, currently, the dotted lines are above Ethereum’s price. Therefore, the cryptocurrency is facing resistance.
As long as ETH trades below the indicator, the price is likely to fall, with possible targets around $3,315. If that is the case, then Ethereum’s price might not hit a new all-time high before the year ends.
Ethereum Daily Analysis. Source:
TradingView
However, if Open Interest increases and exchange inflow drops to an extremely low point, the forecast might be invalidated.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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