Ethereum Price Today: Sell Signal Threatens ETH’s $4,000 Breakout Rally

Uncover if this sell signal will trigger a crash for Ethereum price today or will ETH bulls show strength and catalyze a move to $4,000?
By Akash Girimath
November 29, 2024 | Updated November 29, 2024
Can Ethereum Price Hit $4,000 Amid Bullish Signals? Key Levels and 2025 Forecasts

Highlights

  • Ethereum price looks bullish on the daily chart with its recent breakout above $3,500 hurdle.
  • However, a bearish divergence plagues this optimistic outlook and threatens a drop.
  • If the recent show of strength persists and Bitcoin does not crash, ETH could easily climb to $4,000.

Despite the recent Bitcoin crash, Ethereum (ETH) price trades today at $3,598.3 as of 11 PM. Surprisingly, ETH performance during the recent crash is much better than most altcoins. Regardless, Ethereum prices today hit a daily high of $3,649.2 after 0.19% move on September 26.

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Ethereum Price Today: Why is ETH Up?

Ethereum price performance relative to its peers shows strength. While altcoins gave gains back to the market due to Bitcoin’s sudden downtrend, Ethereum price climbs higher. This strength shows a paradigm shift that hints at an end of Ether’s lackluster performance. If BTC consolidates or climbs higher, the ETH price could extend its gains. But a drop in BTC toward $90k could delay this uptrend.   could drop lower or climb higher.

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Ethereum Price Chart Today

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*Ethereum price updated as of 11 PM.

Ethereum’s innovative smart contract technology has made it a standout altcoin since its inception in 2015. Continuous major network upgrades ensure Ethereum stays ahead in smart contract innovation. The latest upgrade, Cancun, launched on March 13, 2024.

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Ethereum Price Outlook

ETH’s year-to-date (YTD) performance continues to increase and currently sits at 33%. This recent slump in Bitcoin price has affected the YTD gains, which have dropped from 50% since November 11. As of September 26, 2024, if you invested $10,000 in ETH on January 1, 2024, your portfolio, after 317 days, would be up roughly $3,317. Ethereum’s market capitalization stands at $433.4 billion.

Ethereum: The Second-Largest Crypto By Market Cap

Ethereum ranks second in market capitalization, valued at $433.4 billion, after Bitcoin’s $1.73 trillion. Together, BTC & ETH’s market capitalization constitutes 83% of the total crypto market cap.

Since its all-time high of $571 billion in November 2021, Ethereum’s value decreased by half in October, but has spiked recently due to Bitcoin’s new ATH. Still, Ethereum maintains a strong lead over other popular cryptocurrencies:
  • Solana (SOL): $98.8 billion
  • Ripple (XRP): $89.8 billion
  • BNB (BNB): $91.0 billion

Despite this recent downtick and recovery, the 24-hour trading volume of Ethereum is $28.7 billion.

Ethereum’s Crypto Trading Volume Soars

The 24-hour trading volume of Ethereum is $28.7 billion. Binance is the largest contributor to this trading volume – about 11% is contributed by spot trading and nearly 40% from futures trading. Exchanges like OKX, Bitget, and ByBit follow Binance.

Ethereum Upgrades to Proof-of-Stake Technology

The London hard fork is a significant Ethereum blockchain upgrade. It changed the network from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). He explained how Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is more decentralized than Proof-of-Work (PoW).

Notable Ethereum Blockchain Upgrades in 5 Years

Here are some key upgrades in the past five years that shaped Ethereum as the second-largest crypto by market capitalization.

2024:

  • Cancun-Deneb (“Dencun”): This upgrade aimed to improve Ethereum’s scalability, security, and usability, setting the stage for further enhancements.
2023:
  • Shanghai-Capella (“Shapella”): Enabled the withdrawal of staked Ether (ETH), marking a significant milestone in Ethereum’s transition to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm.
2022:
  • Paris (The Merge): Successfully transitioned Ethereum from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, reducing energy consumption and increasing security.
  • Bellatrix: Prepared the Ethereum network for The Merge by introducing the necessary PoS consensus logic.
  • Gray Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” that would have slowed down the network, ensuring a smooth transition to PoS.
2021:
  • Arrow Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” again, providing more time for the transition to PoS.
  • Altair: Introduced several improvements to the Beacon Chain, including better validator incentives and enhanced security.
  • London: Implemented the highly anticipated EIP-1559, which reformed the transaction fee market, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
  • Berlin: Introduced several protocol upgrades, including improved gas efficiency and enhanced security features.
2020:
  • Beacon Chain genesis: Launched the Beacon Chain, marking the beginning of Ethereum’s transition to PoS.
  • Staking deposit contract deployed: Enabled users to deposit ETH and participate in the PoS consensus algorithm.
  • Muir Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” to ensure a smooth transition to PoS.

How ETH Gas Affects Ethereum Price

The blockchain upgrades Ethereum receives aim to solve the trilemma of blockchain, i.e., balancing decentralization, security, and scalability. The switch to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) enhanced these aspects. Ethereum’s transaction fees (gas fees) plummeted post-upgrade, drawing more investors. Gas fees are like taxes, measured in Gwei, required for secure transactions.

As of September 26, the gas fee for a transaction on the ETH network as of 11 PM is 14 Gwei.

When Ethereum’s on-chain value grows, presenting opportunities, investors flock, driving gas fees up. This typically occurs during market upswings, peaking at all-time highs.

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Ethereum Price Forecast For Next 7 Days

Date Price Change
September 25, 20254155.13-0.52%
September 26, 20254201.030.57%
September 27, 20254285.812.6%
September 28, 20254458.186.73%
September 29, 20254576.939.57%
September 30, 20254662.0911.61%
October 01, 20254551.138.96%
October 02, 20254461.356.81%
October 03, 20254498.017.68%
October 04, 20254612.0210.41%
October 05, 20254792.6914.74%
October 06, 20254881.4516.86%
October 07, 20254948.8018.48%
October 08, 20254991.0819.49%
October 09, 20254989.0319.44%
October 10, 20254934.8018.14%
October 11, 20254887.7917.02%
October 12, 20254835.0215.75%
October 13, 20254683.1412.12%
October 14, 20254523.878.3%
October 15, 20254352.624.2%
October 16, 20254329.133.64%
October 17, 20254372.324.68%
October 18, 20254346.114.05%
October 19, 20254333.753.75%
October 20, 20254353.634.23%
October 21, 20254398.375.3%
October 22, 20254458.926.75%
October 23, 20254552.568.99%
October 24, 20254632.4310.9%

Based on CoinGagpe’s Ethereum price predictions, investors can expect ETH to trade at around $3,373 in the next week. This is a considerate prediction and is in line with the lackluster performance seen since the start of 2024.

How High Can Ethereum Price Go Between 2025 & 2029

2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $3,674.67 $4,973.58 $4,324.13 10.1%
February $3,516.63 $4,956.07 $4,236.35 7.8%
March $3,358.58 $4,938.57 $4,148.58 5.6%
April $3,200.54 $4,921.07 $4,060.81 3.4%
May $3,042.50 $4,903.56 $3,973.03 1.1%
June $2,884.46 $4,886.06 $3,885.26 -1.1%
July $2,726.41 $4,868.56 $3,797.49 -3.3%
August $2,568.37 $4,851.05 $3,709.71 -5.6%
September $2,410.33 $4,833.55 $3,621.94 -7.8%
October $2,252.29 $4,816.05 $3,534.17 -10%
November $2,094.24 $4,798.54 $3,446.39 -12.3%
December $1,936.20 $4,781.04 $3,358.62 -14.5%
All Time $2,805.43 $4,877.31 $3,841.37 -2.2%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $2,547.68 $5,183.29 $4,007.74 2%
February $3,159.17 $5,585.53 $4,656.85 18.5%
March $3,770.65 $5,987.78 $5,305.97 35%
April $4,382.13 $6,390.03 $5,955.08 51.6%
May $4,993.62 $6,792.27 $6,604.20 68.1%
June $5,605.10 $7,194.52 $7,253.31 84.6%
July $6,216.58 $7,596.77 $7,902.43 101.1%
August $6,828.07 $7,999.01 $8,551.54 117.7%
September $7,439.55 $8,401.26 $9,200.66 134.2%
October $8,051.03 $8,803.51 $9,849.77 150.7%
November $8,662.52 $9,205.75 $10,498.89 167.2%
December $9,274 $9,608 $11,148 183.7%
All Time $5,910.84 $7,395.64 $7,577.87 92.9%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $9,624.50 $9,970.75 $11,590.58 195%
February $9,975 $10,333.50 $12,033.17 206.3%
March $10,325.50 $10,696.25 $12,475.75 217.5%
April $10,676 $11,059 $12,918.33 228.8%
May $11,026.50 $11,421.75 $13,360.92 240.1%
June $11,377 $11,784.50 $13,803.50 251.3%
July $11,727.50 $12,147.25 $14,246.08 262.6%
August $12,078 $12,510 $14,688.67 273.9%
September $12,428.50 $12,872.75 $15,131.25 285.1%
October $12,779 $13,235.50 $15,573.83 296.4%
November $13,129.50 $13,598.25 $16,016.42 307.6%
December $13,480 $13,961 $16,459 318.9%
All Time $11,552.25 $11,965.88 $14,024.79 257%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $13,968.08 $14,455.50 $17,047.58 333.9%
February $14,456.17 $14,950 $17,636.17 348.9%
March $14,944.25 $15,444.50 $18,224.75 363.9%
April $15,432.33 $15,939 $18,813.33 378.8%
May $15,920.42 $16,433.50 $19,401.92 393.8%
June $16,408.50 $16,928 $19,990.50 408.8%
July $16,896.58 $17,422.50 $20,579.08 423.8%
August $17,384.67 $17,917 $21,167.67 438.8%
September $17,872.75 $18,411.50 $21,756.25 453.7%
October $18,360.83 $18,906 $22,344.83 468.7%
November $18,848.92 $19,400.50 $22,933.42 483.7%
December $19,337 $19,895 $23,522 498.7%
All Time $16,652.54 $17,175.25 $20,284.79 416.3%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $20,099 $20,693.33 $24,376.92 520.4%
February $20,861 $21,491.67 $25,231.83 542.2%
March $21,623 $22,290 $26,086.75 564%
April $22,385 $23,088.33 $26,941.67 585.7%
May $23,147 $23,886.67 $27,796.58 607.5%
June $23,909 $24,685 $28,651.50 629.2%
July $24,671 $25,483.33 $29,506.42 651%
August $25,433 $26,281.67 $30,361.33 672.7%
September $26,195 $27,080 $31,216.25 694.5%
October $26,957 $27,878.33 $32,071.17 716.3%
November $27,719 $28,676.67 $32,926.08 738%
December $28,481 $29,475 $33,781 759.8%
All Time $24,290 $25,084.17 $29,078.96 640.1%

In the next year, Ethereum price could still be hovering in the current range. Based on the prediction data, ETH’s trade range extends from $3,001.19 to $4,651.84. This outlook is based on the previous data. However, if ETH breaks the trend, it could go much higher.

The long-term outlook extending from 2025 to 2029, Ethereum price could hit a high of $18,603 with the lowest point being $3,000.

Ethereum Price Forecast Between 2030 & 2050

2030
2031
2032
2033
2040
2050
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $29,519.50 $30,553.50 $35,121.83 793.9%
February $30,558 $31,632 $36,462.67 828%
March $31,596.50 $32,710.50 $37,803.50 862.2%
April $32,635 $33,789 $39,144.33 896.3%
May $33,673.50 $34,867.50 $40,485.17 930.4%
June $34,712 $35,946 $41,826 964.5%
July $35,750.50 $37,024.50 $43,166.83 998.7%
August $36,789 $38,103 $44,507.67 1032.8%
September $37,827.50 $39,181.50 $45,848.50 1066.9%
October $38,866 $40,260 $47,189.33 1101.1%
November $39,904.50 $41,338.50 $48,530.17 1135.2%
December $40,943 $42,417 $49,871 1169.3%
All Time $35,231.25 $36,485.25 $42,496.42 981.6%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $42,426.08 $43,918.67 $51,708.83 1216.1%
February $43,909.17 $45,420.33 $53,546.67 1262.9%
March $45,392.25 $46,922 $55,384.50 1309.6%
April $46,875.33 $48,423.67 $57,222.33 1356.4%
May $48,358.42 $49,925.33 $59,060.17 1403.2%
June $49,841.50 $51,427 $60,898 1450%
July $51,324.58 $52,928.67 $62,735.83 1496.7%
August $52,807.67 $54,430.33 $64,573.67 1543.5%
September $54,290.75 $55,932 $66,411.50 1590.3%
October $55,773.83 $57,433.67 $68,249.33 1637.1%
November $57,256.92 $58,935.33 $70,087.17 1683.8%
December $58,740 $60,437 $71,925 1730.6%
All Time $50,583.04 $52,177.83 $61,816.92 1473.3%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $60,479.83 $62,236.83 $74,297.83 1791%
February $62,219.67 $64,036.67 $76,670.67 1851.4%
March $63,959.50 $65,836.50 $79,043.50 1911.8%
April $65,699.33 $67,636.33 $81,416.33 1972.2%
May $67,439.17 $69,436.17 $83,789.17 2032.6%
June $69,179 $71,236 $86,162 2093%
July $70,918.83 $73,035.83 $88,534.83 2153.4%
August $72,658.67 $74,835.67 $90,907.67 2213.8%
September $74,398.50 $76,635.50 $93,280.50 2274.2%
October $76,138.33 $78,435.33 $95,653.33 2334.5%
November $77,878.17 $80,235.17 $98,026.17 2394.9%
December $79,618 $82,035 $100,399 2455.3%
All Time $70,048.92 $72,135.92 $87,348.42 2123.2%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $82,194.50 $84,751.92 $103,412 2532%
February $84,771 $87,468.83 $106,425 2608.7%
March $87,347.50 $90,185.75 $109,438 2685.4%
April $89,924 $92,902.67 $112,451 2762.1%
May $92,500.50 $95,619.58 $115,464 2838.8%
June $95,077 $98,336.50 $118,477 2915.4%
July $97,653.50 $101,053.42 $121,490 2992.1%
August $100,230 $103,770.33 $124,503 3068.8%
September $102,806.50 $106,487.25 $127,516 3145.5%
October $105,383 $109,204.17 $130,529 3222.2%
November $107,959.50 $111,921.08 $133,542 3298.9%
December $110,536 $114,638 $136,555 3375.6%
All Time $96,365.25 $99,694.96 $119,983.50 2953.8%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $115,272.25 $120,274.33 $141,511.25 3501.7%
February $120,008.50 $125,910.67 $146,467.50 3627.9%
March $124,744.75 $131,547 $151,423.75 3754%
April $129,481 $137,183.33 $156,380 3880.1%
May $134,217.25 $142,819.67 $161,336.25 4006.3%
June $138,953.50 $148,456 $166,292.50 4132.4%
July $143,689.75 $154,092.33 $171,248.75 4258.6%
August $148,426 $159,728.67 $176,205 4384.7%
September $153,162.25 $165,365 $181,161.25 4510.9%
October $157,898.50 $171,001.33 $186,117.50 4637%
November $162,634.75 $176,637.67 $191,073.75 4763.2%
December $167,371 $182,274 $196,030 4889.3%
All Time $141,321.63 $151,274.17 $168,770.63 4195.5%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $171,001.17 $185,808.67 $199,564.67 4979.3%
February $174,631.33 $189,343.33 $203,099.33 5069.2%
March $178,261.50 $192,878 $206,634 5159.2%
April $181,891.67 $196,412.67 $210,168.67 5249.2%
May $185,521.83 $199,947.33 $213,703.33 5339.1%
June $189,152 $203,482 $217,238 5429.1%
July $192,782.17 $207,016.67 $220,772.67 5519.1%
August $196,412.33 $210,551.33 $224,307.33 5609%
September $200,042.50 $214,086 $227,842 5699%
October $203,672.67 $217,620.67 $231,376.67 5788.9%
November $207,302.83 $221,155.33 $234,911.33 5878.9%
December $210,933 $224,690 $238,446 5968.9%
All Time $190,967.08 $205,249.33 $219,005.33 5474.1%

Between 2023 and 2050, Ethereum’s price will most likely follow the bullish outlook and aim for the six-digit territory. The lowest price point is $16,092.58, and the highest price of Ether is $145,915.83.

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Breaks Out, Eyes $4,000, but at What Cost?

Ethereum price consolidated under the $3,500 hurdle for nearly two weeks and broke out on November 27 with a near-10% daily candlestick. This move, while impressive, it not decisive and could come undone due to the bearish divergence sell signal.

A bearish divergence sell signal is formed when the price produces a higher high and the Relative Strength Index (RIS) forms a lower high. This non-conformity suggests lack of momentum supporting the uptrend and often leads to a correction. 

This sell signal now threatens the recent Ethereum price breakout. There are two ways this outlook could unfold:

  1. Ethereum price has shown strength during the recent Bitcoin-led crash. While most altcoins tumbled, ETH remained strong. This strength could suggest that Ether will overcome the selling pressure and continue its ascent to hit the $4,000 psychological level again. 
  2. The second outlook could unfold as Bitcoin price extends its crash and visits the $90,000 support level. Such a steep correction could see Ethereum price drop below the $3,500 hurdle and visit the $3,000 to $2,886 support zone. 

Regardless of what happens the sell signal posed by the bearish divergence is short-term and does not ruin the long-term bullish outlook. 

ETH/USDT 1-day chart
ETH/USDT 1-day chart

On the other hand, if Ethereum price breaches below the $3,000 level with a weekly candlestick close and BTC slides below $90,000, it would invalidate the bullish thesis. Such a development could see ETH crash and revisit the $2,500 level.

Akash Girimath
Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst & Market Strategist Engineer-turned-analyst Akash Girimath delivers data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology for platforms like AMBCrypto and FXStreet. Specializing in technical analysis, on-chain analytics, and risk management, he empowers institutional investors and retail traders to navigate market volatility and regulatory shifts. A hands-on strategist, Akash merges active crypto portfolio management with research on Web3, NFTs, and tokenomics. At AMBCrypto, he led cross-functional teams to redesign content frameworks, achieving record-breaking traffic growth through scalable editorial strategies. His analyses dissect market sentiment, investment strategies, and price predictions, blending macroeconomic trends with real-world trading expertise. Known for mentoring analysts and optimizing workflows for high-impact reporting, Akash’s work is cited across global crypto publications, reaching 500k+ monthly readers. Follow his insights on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for cutting-edge perspectives on decentralized ecosystems and crypto innovation.
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