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Ethereum price forecast: analysts reveal shocking targets after the $1.5B liquidation bloodbath

  • Analysts see downside to $3,560 or upside targets up to $20,000 after Ethereum crashed 15% on Monday.
  • Institutional inflows and Fed cuts, however, fuel a long-term bullish outlook.
  • $4,000 remains the key level as bulls and bears fight for control.

Ethereum price plunged into a violent sell-off on Monday, wiping out many leveraged long positions and rattling traders.

Ethereum’s price has, however, rebounded slightly, with CoinGecko showing ETH trading around $4,197, with a 24-hour range near $4,125–$4,220 at press time.

Crash and carnage: $1.5B liquidations

On Monday, Ethereum (ETH) fell roughly 15% alongside other major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), triggering $1.5 billion in liquidations — the largest single event in six months.

The sudden drop forced many leveraged long positions to close and pushed ETH toward a key psychological floor around $4,000.

The price decline came even as institutional demand continued.

BlackRock’s spot ETH ETF registered roughly $512 million of inflows during the same sell-off, underscoring a divide between retail pressure and institutional accumulation.

Technical crosshairs: $4,000 is the line in the sand

Technically, the market looks fragile. ETH recently broke a symmetrical triangle, a move that gives a measured downside target near $3,560 if selling persists.

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe has flagged the $3,550–$3,750 area as a likely support zone, and he noted that the 20-week EMA sits close to $3,685.

Short-term resistance bands now cluster between about $4,220 and $4,360.

Below that, traders are watching $4,120, $4,050 and the critical $4,000 level.

A decisive break under those supports could accelerate the decline toward roughly $3,800.

Conversely, a clean bounce and a decisive close above the 50-day EMA near $4,250 would improve the odds of a sustained recovery.

A second technical pattern of concern is a descending triangle that formed after August’s peak near $4,956.

That structure keeps $4,070 as a make-or-break pivot.

If $4,070 holds, the path to a retest of $5,000 reopens; if it fails, downside to $3,800 becomes more likely.

Bull case: ETFs, M2 chart and five-figure targets

On the bullish side, a string of analysts and macro studies argue that today’s weakness could set the stage for aggressive gains.

Ted Pillows applied the Global M2 Money Supply chart to Ethereum and suggested a scenario that lands ETH between $18,000 and $20,000 by 2026.

Other market voices back more modest but still impressive rallies.

Daan de Rover and Fundstrat’s Mark Newton highlight a $5,500 target, with Newton adding that ETH is unlikely to drop much below $4,000.

Institutional commitments have reinforced that sentiment; combined flows from large managers such as BlackRock and Fidelity reached hundreds of millions, a dynamic many analysts say supports higher prices over time.

In addition, Crypto GEMs point to Wyckoff Accumulation scenarios and chart setups that could take ETH toward $7,000 if a spring and test sequence holds.

Michaël van de Poppe himself argues that compression is building and that dips around current levels represent attractive accumulation opportunities for long-term buyers.

What traders should watch

Key datapoints to monitor are liquidity below $4,000, ETF inflows, and whether the 50-day EMA around $4,250 is reclaimed.

Ethereum sits at a crossroads. The near term is binary: hold above $4,000 and bulls can chase higher targets; lose that floor and technical setups point to a deeper correction toward the mid-$3,000s.

Longer term, robust institutional flows, tokenisation trends, and macro easing provide clear bullish arguments — some analysts even see five-figure and double-digit-thousand outcomes on the horizon.

Traders and investors should watch liquidity, ETF flows, and moving-average confirmations to decide which path unfolds next.

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Crypto market calm after Monday’s crash: what’s going on?

  • Ether fell as much as 9% in a single session on Monday, wiping out $500 million in bets.
  • Bitcoin traded 0.8% lower, with nervous positioning seen in options.
  • $23 billion in Bitcoin and Ether contracts are due to expire on Friday.

A sharp crash on Monday wiped more than $1.5 billion from leveraged cryptocurrency positions, underscoring how fragile digital asset markets remain.

The sudden liquidation wave, one of the largest this year, unfolded without a clear catalyst and hit Ether especially hard.

By Tuesday morning in Asia, the dust had begun to settle, but prices remained under pressure and traders were braced for more turbulence as a record options expiry approached.

Monday’s crash triggers heavy liquidations

On Monday, Ether led the declines with losses of up to 9%, sparking the unwinding of nearly $500 million in bullish bets.

Bitcoin also retreated, falling sharply before stabilising with a smaller 0.8% decline.

In total, more than $1.5 billion in leveraged positions were forced out across exchanges, making it one of the year’s biggest liquidation events after months of speculative rallies.

Analysts said the drop showed how quickly leverage combined with thin liquidity can turn into widespread selling.

Tuesday’s session shows nervous stability

By Tuesday morning in Asia, the market was calmer, though sentiment remained cautious.

Ether trimmed its losses to around 0.9%, while Bitcoin also traded 0.8% lower.

Options activity pointed to traders positioning for further swings rather than stability, with significant bets placed on Bitcoin falling below $95,000 or rising above $140,000 before the month-end.

The appetite for protection in both directions highlighted just how unsettled sentiment has become.

Expiring contracts add to pressure

Deribit data showed that roughly $23 billion of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts are due to expire on Friday, one of the largest expiries ever recorded.

This event has amplified caution across the market, with traders expecting volatility to dominate in the near term.

Short-term options have grown in popularity as investors look for cheaper exposure to sudden price moves, turning volatility itself into the trade.

Meanwhile, crypto treasury firms that earlier drove demand by raising funds to buy tokens have slowed their purchases.

With share prices falling, these companies have less capacity to raise capital, reducing support for prices and adding to downward pressure.

Leverage and liquidity risks remain

Data from Binance shows open interest in perpetual futures has surged over the past few months, with Ether seeing the strongest speculative activity.

The structure has left the token more exposed to sharp reversals, acting as a higher-beta proxy for digital asset sentiment in periods of stress.

Bitcoin, by contrast, has shown relatively steadier trading thanks to deeper liquidity and its growing role in institutional portfolios.

Even so, analysts caution that the higher levels of leverage in the system compared to last year mean the risk of large swings remains.

With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, some expect new inflows to offset selling pressure, but links between Bitcoin and equities suggest macro policy will continue to shape its path.

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Markets brace for September’s endgame as Bitcoin leads post-Fed crypto Rally

  • Bitcoin reclaims $117K as the Fed’s long-awaited rate cut revives trader optimism and risk appetite.
  • Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin post strong price action, fueling hopes of further breakouts.
  • September’s $4.5B token unlocks cast volatility across altcoins, shifting capital flows in the sector.

The crypto market put on an energetic display this Friday, shaking off recent bouts of uncertainty with a strong overnight rally powered by fresh optimism.

Major tokens, led by Bitcoin surged after the US Federal Reserve delivered a long-awaited rate cut, sparking renewed risk appetite among traders.

The mood was lively as Bitcoin reclaimed key levels and Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin each posted dynamic price swings.

This rebound arrives amid swirling sentiment, as traders balance bullish momentum against lingering macroeconomic headwinds.

Blue-chip movers: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE

At the top of the board, Bitcoin (BTC) hovered above $117,000 in Friday trading, enjoying a lift after the Fed’s quarter-point rate cut put risk assets back in focus.

Bitcoin’s performance set the tone, showing about a 1% daily gain and signaling renewed comfort for bulls who had watched levels slip to near $115,000 earlier in the week.

Ethereum followed suit, trading at roughly $4,600 and holding above psychological support as technical analysts flagged signs of short-term resistance, but mostly positive undercurrents.

Solana (SOL) charged ahead to around $247, buoyed by talk of a potential breakout if its historic $250 resistance falls as traders are watching that level closely for momentum.

Meanwhile, XRP remained pressed just above $3.10; analysts noted a robust daily RSI and possible breakout if it clears this threshold, eyeing targets above $3.20 if upside volume persists.

Dogecoin (DOGE) slipped slightly, last seen around $0.28 after an initial morning pop; the meme coin is consolidating with active speculation about another upswing if key technical support holds.

Altogether, the major cryptos painted an optimistic but cautious technical picture as the day unfolded.

Markets brace for September’s endgame

Beyond the price action, several big stories have traders sitting up straight.

The Fed’s long-discussed interest rate cut was far and away the top catalyst, delivering a tailwind to the entire risk-asset space and providing a confidence boost at a time when global markets are searching for stability.

Industry insiders also watched closely as September’s scheduled token unlocks, totalling over $4.5B began to cast their shadow mid-month, stoking some sector-specific volatility and shifting flows among altcoins.

Regulatory winds were swirling as the SEC and CFTC neared new clarity on digital assets, sparking hope among institutions for more definitive rules of the road, adding another undercurrent of optimism for long-term industry maturation.

This blend of macro and sector developments means the stage is set for potentially explosive moves as Q4 approaches.

The upshot for traders and industry-watchers is clear: September’s endgame is shaping up as a moment of high drama.

With macro drivers, critical token dynamics, and regulatory headlines all hitting at once, the coming days could offer firm direction, whether that brings further upside or a new round of volatility remains the question hanging in the air.

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Bitcoin leads rally amid Fed rate cut hopes, major ETFs boost crypto outlook

  • Bitcoin rallies over 4%, fueled by hopes of a Fed rate cut.
  • Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP gain momentum on upgrades and ETF excitement.
  • Token unlocks and Fed easing are set to reshape crypto markets this quarter.

Crypto markets woke up on Wednesday with a spring in their step, charging higher as investors braced for a major central bank event.

Bitcoin set the pace, rallying over 4% to clear the $116,000 mark, fueled in large part by growing bets that the US Federal Reserve is finally ready to deliver an interest rate cut on Wednesday.

As rate-cut speculation took center stage, Bitcoin’s market cap soared to well over $2 trillion, cementing the number-one crypto’s dominance after weeks of volatile swings.

Markets eye Fed-driven breakout

Ethereum, the world’s top smart-contract platform, held strong above the $4,500 threshold. Investors have been piling into ETH on prospects for a supply squeeze, as well as ongoing accumulation by institutional players positioning ahead of the Fed’s meeting.

Traders argued that a successful breakout above the stubborn $4,800 technical resistance could spark a new phase of risk-on flows across crypto, especially if macro conditions cooperate in the coming weeks.

Solana added even more energy to the rally, gliding near $240, as a string of protocol upgrades and surging developer momentum fueled optimism about the network’s long-term prospects.

Major exchanges reported large spot inflows, and Solana’s rapid-fire transaction speeds kept it in the conversation as a serious contender among the leading altcoins.

Meme-friendly Dogecoin, ever the wild card, hovered around $0.27, down slightly on the day, but still up more than 100% from a year ago.

Increased social activity and new integrations have helped Dogecoin keep its playful reputation, as trade volumes remain lively whenever the broader market shifts.

Meanwhile, XRP is holding just under $3, stuck in a tight range as markets anxiously anticipate the launch of the first US spot XRP ETF on September 18.

Speculation around the ETF’s potential inflows and its possible effect on price has helped XRP stay in focus despite the broader sector’s roller-coaster action.

Technical watchers say a rally through $3.18 could unleash a new round of bullish momentum for Ripple’s token.

Crypto industry poised for Q4 shakeup

It isn’t just price charts and volatility levels dictating sentiment this week: all eyes remain locked on Washington as the US Federal Reserve kicks off its most consequential policy meeting in recent memory.

With inflation trending lower and unemployment ticking up, markets broadly expect Fed Chair Jerome Powell to announce a 25 basis point rate cut, the first since 2020.

For crypto, where high-growth bets are directly tied to easier money, the Fed’s pivot could drive a decisive shift in market psychology.

“Fed easing typically gives permission for the crypto rally to keep going,” said one strategist.

Many in the industry expect fresh liquidity to spark increased inflows, particularly into blue-chip tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and may even encourage more institutional adoption as risk appetite returns.

Away from the Fed drama, September is seeing a tidal wave of token unlocks, as over $4.5 billion in coins come into circulation across high-profile projects like Sui, Aptos, Ethena, and Arbitrum.

While some worry about the impact of new supply, others view it as a crucial stress test for market depth and investor demand.

Finally, excitement around the pending debut of the first US-based spot XRP ETF may mark a turning point for altcoins.

If the ETF attracts robust inflows, along the lines of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched earlier this year, it could shift the narrative and trigger sustained price rallies in the sector.

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Bitcoin tests $116K resistance ahead of Fed decision; new token launches stir market

  • Bitcoin stalls near $116K as Fed’s policy decision draws focus.
  • Major altcoins trade sideways amid low volumes and uncertainty.
  • Velora (VLR) and Project Merlin (MRLN) set to redefine DeFi ecosystems.

Bitcoin is once again testing the nerves of crypto market participants as its price hovers near $1,16,000, battling a stubborn resistance just as the global spotlight turns to the US Federal Reserve’s mid-September policy meeting.

In the early hours of September 16, Bitcoin traded at $1,15,200, trimming modest overnight gains amid lower trading volumes and a cautious risk mood.

The benchmark cryptocurrency’s market cap stands at a robust $2.29 trillion, with 24-hour volumes just over $52 billion, evidence that, while enthusiasm has tempered, the appetite for digital gold remains very much alive.

The shadow of the Fed’s upcoming decision has left broader markets listless, and crypto is no exception. Investors remain on high alert for clues around possible rate adjustments after a string of resilient US inflation data.

Any shift in policy or surprise rhetoric could produce short, sharp moves across all risk assets, with Bitcoin particularly sensitive given its recent struggle to clear the $1,16,000 threshold.

Bullish momentum still elusive

Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset by market cap, followed suit, changing hands at $4,522.

Ether has struggled to regain bullish momentum since its recent spike to $4,609 and is now trading in a narrow band with tepid demand from larger holders.

Despite a record high in stablecoin activity on its chain last week, ETH appears tethered to macro narratives, quietly mirroring Bitcoin’s cautious trajectory.

XRP, meanwhile, steadied at $2.99 after pulling back from recent local highs.

Recent treasury movements from notable digital asset management firms have steadied sentiment but haven’t sparked breakout momentum, as regulatory debates around the token continue to play out in key jurisdictions.

Solana is also in the spotlight, with its price down slightly to $233.67 following last week’s rally.

The token, known for its fast and low-cost transaction capabilities, has seen volatility creep back in, as short-term traders wade in to capture swings on the back of the broader market’s uncertainty.

Technical analysts note the next major support levels sit close to $220, underscoring the need for positive catalysts to maintain current valuations.

Dogecoin, always the wildcard, is trading at $0.2677 after a 24-hour spell that saw the meme coin flirt with both $0.26 support and $0.28 resistance.

While DOGE’s narrative is often ruled by social media and celebrity hype, the current environment has left even seasoned “shibes” trading cautiously, awaiting clearer signals from both the Fed and broader risk markets.

With key resistance levels drawing closer across major coins, market eyes will remain glued to the outcome of the Fed meeting.

Until then, expect crypto prices to oscillate around their current bands, with Bitcoin eyeing that crucial $1,16,000 break as the catalyst for renewed bullish conviction or yet another test of market resolve.

New launches fuel crypto buzz

Several major crypto launches and ecosystem upgrades are about to shake up the market, promising to unleash a new spark of trading action.

On Tuesday, all eyes are on Velora (VLR) and Project Merlin (MRLN) as they make their much-anticipated debuts.

Velora’s launch signals a push into the next generation of DeFi, with its $VLR token powering intent-based cross-chain trading and unlocking gasless staking and community rewards.

Meanwhile, Project Merlin steps onto the scene offering an all-in-one Web3 ecosystem that connects blockchain entrepreneurs, communities, and investors, complete with a robust launchpad, crowdfunding, and freelance ecosystem, all tied together by the $MRLN token and launching with airdrops across major exchanges.

These releases are more than just hype; they reflect how the industry is charging ahead with technical innovation and shifting toward tailored, ecosystem-first infrastructure.

But it’s not just token launches grabbing investor attention. On the regulatory front, Hong Kong just locked in fresh banking capital guidelines for digital assets, set to take effect in January 2026.

The big shift? Banks are facing a 1:1 capital provision for any exposure to “permissionless” blockchains.

The move is expected to bolster confidence for institutional players looking for a safer entry into crypto markets.

Added to that, Ripple is making headlines via a new partnership in Japan that brings its RLUSD stablecoin further into the nation’s payments rails, underscoring digital assets’ climb toward mainstream financial integration.

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