3 key Ethereum price metrics cast doubt on the strength of ETH’s recent rally
ETH price is showing strength, but network and derivatives data suggest that ETH will struggle to hold the $1,850 price level. Ether (ETH) price had been battling the $1,850 resistance level, but it broke through on April 4 when Ether rallied to a 7-month high above $1,900. Recently there has been a lot of speculation on Ether price catalysts, let’s see if it’s possible to identify any fundamental factors behind the price movement. The upcoming Shanghai hard fork could be one factor in Ether’s recent bullish momentum. On April 12, the ability for validators to withdraw their deposits opens, giving staking participants freedom of movement, but also t creating a sell-off risk for Ether. There are now 17.81 million Ether staked on the Beacon Chain, though some safeguards have been put in place to prevent a flood of Ether from disrupting the market. For example, because there is a daily limit of 2,200 withdrawals, the maximum daily unlocks are 70,000 ETH. Scalability and selfish val...