$2K or $3K: Where Will Ethereum Price Head by September’s End?

Ethereum price faces potential correction as a crypto whale deposits 15,000 ETH to Kraken. With $2K and $3K key levels in sight, will ETH break out or revert to support?
By Sahil Mahadik
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Highlights

  • Earlier today, an Ethereum Whale deposited 15,000 ETH to Kraken, sparking concerns about a potential price drop.
  • Ethereum price is 9% away from challenging the combined resistance of $2800 and 100-day EMA.
  • The supply of Ethereum on exchanges has increased to 21.43M ETH, suggesting potential selling pressure as traders move assets to liquid markets.

Ethereum price plunged 1.67% during the Sunday trading session to reach $2570 and a market cap of $309.5 Billion. While this bearish turnaround is expected as a temporary pullback for buyers to recuperate the bullish momentum, a recent sell-off crypto whale sparks the possibility for further correction. Will $2k ETH return?

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Ethereum Price: Will It Hit $2K or $3K by the End of September?

According to the Spotonchain, a “diamond-hand whale” identified as “0x682” deposited 15,000 ETH (worth $38.4 million) to Kraken earlier today. Interestingly, this whale’s previous sell-off coincided with a significant drop in Ethereum price. Notably, on July 25, the whale offloaded 10,000 ETH just before a 7.6% price decline, and similarly, on August 20, 15,000 ETH was sold before a 2.5% drop.

Currently, this whale holds 26,639 ETH (worth approximately $69.7M), with an estimated total profit of $132M (+86%).

Given this whale’s track record, the Ethereum price prediction could face a deeper correction and retest the $2000 support.

In addition, the Ether supply on exchange has steadily grown to 21.43 Million ETH, according to the latest data from Santiment. Generally, the increasing supply on exchange raises the risk of potential sell-off and accelerates the downward pressure on an asset.

Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum (ETH) Supply on Exchange | Santiment
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ETH Price 9% Away From Major Breakout 

The Ethereum price has showcased a sustained recovery from $2150 to $2564 in the last two weeks, accounting for a 19.28% growth. This bullish recovery was largely driven by the U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and Bitcoin price jump above $60000.

In the daily time frame chart, the ETH price shows the formation of a double-bottom reversal pattern. If the pattern holds true, the buyers could push a 9% surge to challenge the $2800 resistance back by 100-day resistance. A potential breakout from this resistance will intensify the bullish momentum, push the asset above $3000, and hit the $3500 barrier.

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ETH/USD -1d Chart

Alternatively, if the overhead supply at $2800 persists, the Ethereum price could revert back to $2000 and continue a consolidation trend.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will Ethereum hit $2K or $3K by the end of September?

Ethereum could either dip to $2,000 due to selling pressure from recent whale activity or rally to $3,000 if it breaks through the $2,800 resistance

2. What caused Ethereum's price to drop recently?

Ethereum's price dropped by 1.67% during the Sunday trading session, reaching $2,570. This decline is partially attributed to a large whale depositing 15,000 ETH to Kraken

3. How close is Ethereum to breaking out of its current price range?

Ethereum is currently 9% away from challenging the key resistance level at $2,800, which is reinforced by the 100-day EMA
Sahil Mahadik
Sahil is a dedicated full-time trader with over three years of experience in the financial markets. Armed with a strong grasp of technical analysis, he keeps a vigilant eye on the daily price movements of top assets and indices. Drawn by his fascination with financial instruments, Sahil enthusiastically embraced the emerging realm of cryptocurrency, where he continues to explore opportunities driven by his passion for trading
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