Ethereum is trading sideways, stuck at $2,513.80, within a narrowing range above the $2,478 support level. The 4-hour chart displays a tightening triangle, where ETH is forming higher lows while encountering horizontal resistance at $2,558. The trendline remains intact, and the 50-period simple moving average is currently at $2,494.95.
Momentum is fading. A series of doji and small-bodied candles in the yellow demand zone shows a standoff between buyers and sellers.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also sideways at 49, with no conviction on either side. If bulls can’t hold above $2,478, ETH will visit deeper support at $2,388 and $2,320. If above $2,558, the uptrend will continue to $2,639 and beyond.
Ethereum Price Chart – Source: TradingviewThe EMA structure remains bullish, with the 50-SMA above the 100-SMA, indicating a positive medium-term outlook despite recent hesitation.
ETF Momentum Adds Fuel to the Setup
While the price is sideways, Ethereum’s fundamentals are strengthening. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan recently said Ethereum ETFs could see up to $10 billion in inflows by the end of 2025. So far in 2025, ETH ETFs have seen over $1.5 billion in inflows, including a record $1.17 billion in June.
Hougan attributes the surge in inflows to Ethereum’s growing role in tokenised assets, such as stocks and stablecoins. As Ethereum becomes the settlement layer for regulated finance, it’s getting serious attention from traditional asset managers.
And a favourable SEC ruling that crypto staking is not a securities offering opens the door for staking-enabled ETH ETFs – products that will attract institutional yield-seeking capital in the coming months.
Ethereum Key Trade Setup – Watching the Triangle Edge
The Ethereum price prediction is currently neutral, as the market awaits a potential breakout. This is a defined risk-reward setup for both bulls and bears. Here’s what to watch:
Long Entry: Above $2,560 with volume confirmation Upside Targets: $2,639 to $2,723 Stop-Loss: Below $2,478 support Short Entry: Below $2,478 with a strong candle Downside Targets: $2,388 to $2,320In summary, ETH is at a crossroads. The price is still range-bound, with ETF flows and staking providing the wind in its back. Above $2,560, and it could be a momentum play, but traders should be prepared to pivot; whoever gives up first will set the tone for Q3.
Bitcoin Hyper Presale Nears $2M as Price Rise Nears
Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), the first Bitcoin-native Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised nearly $2 million in its public presale, with $1,980,292 out of a $2,452,414 target. The token is priced at $0.01215, with the next price tier expected to be announced soon.
Designed to merge Bitcoin’s security with Solana’s speed, Bitcoin Hyper enables fast, low-cost smart contracts, dApps, and meme coin creation, all with seamless BTC bridging. The project is audited by Consult and engineered for scalability, trust, and simplicity.
The golden cross of meme appeal and real utility has made Bitcoin Hyper a Layer 2 contender to watch in 2025. With staking, a streamlined presale, and a full rollout expected by Q1, $HYPER is gaining serious traction.
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