Ethereum (ETH) remains in a bullish structure while consolidating below a key resistance zone. Meanwhile, continued whale accumulation and large-scale staking are reducing exchange supply, reinforcing long-term confidence and putting the next Ethereum price breakout in focus as traders watch whether the asset can extend its recent trend.

At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $1,865.96, with a 24-hour trading volume of $7.53 billion and a market capitalization of $225.18 billion. Despite signs of stability over the past 24 hours, the Ethereum price structure and whale buying point to a bullish reversal ahead.

Source: CoinMarketCap

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Ethereum Price Awaits Breakout Above Key Resistance

According to crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades, the Ethereum price has maintained a bullish market structure since June, but upward momentum has slowed as the cryptocurrency continues to trade in a narrow consolidation range.

Although ETH has continued to form higher lows, buyers have struggled to overcome resistance, leaving the asset confined between key support and resistance levels while traders wait for a decisive breakout to confirm the next directional move. That setup matters because these levels can influence near-term positioning and determine whether recent strength turns into a more sustained move.

Source: Daan Crypto Trades’s X Post

The Ethereum price has remained between $1,850 and $1,950 for several weeks, making both boundaries important for short-term price action.

A breakout above resistance could open the way toward $2,100, while a drop below support may expose $1,750. These higher-timeframe levels are expected to shape Ethereum’s broader market trend going forward.

Ethereum Whale Accumulates 112K ETH in 3 Weeks

Data from Nazoku also highlighted another major whale accumulation event, as Ethereum wallet 0x2e80 transferred 19,000 ETH, worth about $35.44 million, from the Gemini exchange before staking the full amount.

The transfer further reinforced the view that whales remain confident in Ethereum’s future, with large holders moving assets from exchanges into staking. In practice, that reduces the amount of liquid ETH available on exchanges, which can matter for market structure even when broader sentiment remains mixed.

Source: Lookonchain’s X Post

The latest transaction brings the total amount withdrawn by whales to 112,000 ETH, worth about $208 million, over the past three weeks, with the tokens subsequently staked.

Staking at this scale reduces the amount of liquid ETH on exchanges and is generally viewed as supportive for Ethereum’s long-term outlook.

Despite the bullish price projections and strong whale activity, the Ethereum price remains in neutral territory. That tone is also reflected in the broader crypto market, as Bitcoin is also trading in neutral territory.

What Happens Next?

The next move in the Ethereum price is expected to depend on whether buyers can push through the current resistance level and maintain the bullish trend.

Higher whale staking and a declining exchange supply could add further upward pressure and attract new entrants to the market. Rising buy volumes could also allow Ethereum to continue its rally.

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This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.