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Ethereum Surges 5% to Break $2,550 Resistance Amid Institutional Confidence
Ethereum breaks $2,550 with bullish momentum as traders eye $2,800, defying macro uncertainty and gaining strength from strong demand zones below.
May 26, 2025, 3:37 p.m.
What to know:
- Ethereum has surged from $2,510 to a peak of $2,597, establishing strong support at the $2,550 level backed by above-average trading volume, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.
- Spot Ethereum ETFs have demonstrated institutional investor confidence with consecutive positive net inflows, suggesting bullish sentiment remains solid despite market volatility.
- Regulatory clarity from SEC's Crypto Working Group head Hester Peirce confirmed that node operation, validation, and software services in Proof of Stake systems are not securities activities, potentially opening doors for increased institutional participation.
Ethereum has demonstrated remarkable strength in recent trading, forming a clear uptrend with higher lows and higher highs while reclaiming the critical $2,550 pivot level.
The price action shows a convincing rebound from the $2,470-$2,495 demand zone, though technical indicators suggest caution as ETH approaches the significant $2,800 resistance level where on-chain data reveals a cluster of investor cost basis that could increase selling pressure.
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Global economic tensions and ongoing trade disputes continue to cast shadows over crypto markets, yet Ethereum's resilience stands out amid the uncertainty.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- ETH formed a clear uptrend with higher lows and higher highs over the 24-hour period, demonstrating strong bullish momentum.
- Above-average volume during the 22:00 and 00:00 hours supported ETH's breakthrough of previous resistance levels.
- A notable volume spike of 178,236 units during the 07:00 hour coincided with ETH reaching its 24-hour high of $2,597.
- The subsequent pullback to $2,554 suggests profit-taking after the substantial rally, potentially setting up a consolidation phase.
- In the final hour, ETH experienced significant volatility with a sharp 0.73% correction from $2,571.25 to $2,552.40.
- Dramatic price action between 13:53-13:55 saw ETH plummet to $2,545.12, accompanied by volume spikes exceeding 10x the average minute volume.
- A potential short-term support zone has formed near $2,548, aligning with the broader 24-hour support level at $2,550.
External References
- "Ethereum Price Analysis: Is ETH Primed for a ‘Healthy’ Correction?", CryptoPotato, published May 25, 2025.
- "Ethereum Price Prediction for May 26: ETH Slides Below $2,500 as Bears Pressure Rising Wedge Breakdown", Coin Edition, published May 26, 2025.
- "Ethereum Price Finds Its Footing: Bulls Prepare for Another Push", NewsBTC, published May 26, 2025.
- "Ethereum Price Prediction for May 27: Bulls Aim for $2,650 as Breakout Gains Momentum", Coin Edition, published May 26, 2025.
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