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Ethereum Surges 4% on Massive Volume as Institutional Interest Grows
Ethereum's dramatic recovery from $2,513 low demonstrates renewed market confidence amid volatility.
Updated May 27, 2025, 4:09 p.m. Published May 27, 2025, 3:06 p.m.
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What to know:
- Ethereum experienced a notable recovery, climbing from a 24-hour low of $2,513.18 to a high of $2,616.62, representing a range of $103.44 (4.12%).
- Spot Ethereum ETFs continue to attract steady institutional inflows, with BlackRock's ETHA leading with $136.4 million in weekly inflows.
- Technical indicators show a bullish breakout from a descending triangle pattern, with traders eyeing the $2,650-$2,745 resistance zone.
Ethereum has staged an impressive recovery in the past 24 hours, climbing 3.8% amid significant market volatility. The second-largest cryptocurrency found solid support at $2,530, where exceptional trading volume (242,521 ETH) created a clear bottoming pattern.
This was followed by a decisive breakout during the early trading hours, supported by massive volume surges exceeding 550,000 ETH that pushed prices above key resistance levels.
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The recent price action confirms a short-term trend reversal, with ETH now trading above $2,575 after establishing new local highs. Institutional interest remains robust, with spot Ethereum ETFs recording $248 million in total net inflows over the past week, suggesting growing confidence from larger investors despite relatively subdued retail participation.
Market analysts point to the $2,800 level as a critical resistance zone where many investors who previously bought at that level may look to exit at break-even. However, with ETH breaking out of its recent consolidation pattern and the broader crypto market showing signs of strength, bulls are now targeting the $2,650-$2,745 range as the next significant hurdle.
Technical Analysis
- A clear bottoming pattern formed during the 01:00 hour with exceptionally high volume (242,521 ETH), establishing strong volume support.
- A decisive breakout occurred during the 06:00-07:00 hours with massive volume surges (553,348 ETH and 221,502 ETH respectively).
- The price action showed three distinct phases: initial consolidation (07:04-07:29), powerful breakout (07:30-07:32) with high volume spikes exceeding 7,000 ETH per minute, and sustained uptrend.
- The $2,600 level is now established as a new support zone with momentum indicators suggesting potential for further upside toward $2,650.
- High-volume support at $2,530 now serves as a critical floor for any retracements.
This technical analysis was conducted according to CoinDesk s research model analysing CoinDesk Data
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
External References
- Bitcoin Sistemi, Ethereum Continues Bullish Momentum – What’s Next? Here Are the Details, published May 26, 2025.
- CryptoPotato, Interesting Ethereum Price Predictions as of Late, published May 26, 2025.
- CryptoPotato, Ethereum’s Quiet Rally – Where Are the Retail Investors?, published May 26, 2025.
- NewsBTC, Ethereum Above $2,500 – Here’s Why Analysts Think $3,000 May Be Next, published May 27, 2025.
- CoinEdition, Ethereum Price Prediction for May 28, published May 27, 2025.
AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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