Crypto Price Prediction 21/5: Ethereum ETF Hype Fuels Major Market Rally

Crypto Price Prediction: The crypto market surged significantly on Monday, driven by anticipation for Ethereum's first spot ETF.
By Sahil Mahadik
Updated October 7, 2024
Crypto Price Prediction

Highlights

  • By the press time, the global crypto market cap stands at $2.61 Trillion with a 7.9% jump since yesterday, While the total market value jumped 129% to reach $140 Billion.
  • Ethereum Fear and Greed Index rose to 74% projecting the positive market sentiment towards this asset’s future.
  • The ETH price escape from a resistance carrying a 10-week correction indicates the continuation of the prevailing rally.

Crypto Price Prediction: On Monday, the crypto market experienced one of its most significant upticks in 2024, fueled by the anticipation surrounding Ethereum’s first spot ETF. The likelihood of Ethereum ETFs receiving approval has surged, following a directive from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requiring exchanges to expedite the update of 19B-4 documents on these ETFs. 

This regulatory push has instilled confidence in the market, potentially paving the way for Ethereum ETFs to enter the mainstream financial ecosystem.

In the past 24 hours, several altcoins have seen remarkable increases, with Ethereum (ETH), Uniswap (UNI), Pepe (PEPE), Bonk (BONK), and Lido (LDO) all surging by over 20%. The momentum has been so strong that even Bitcoin’s (BTC) notably rose to $71,400 – its highest level in six weeks.

Also Read: Altcoins From the Ethereum Ecosystem Rally By 20%, Bull Run Ahead?

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1) Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized platform that enables the creation and execution of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). The ability to support a wide array of applications and its continuous evolution makes Ethereum a cornerstone of the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

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Ethereum (ETH)| Tradingview

On May 20th, the ETH price witnessed a massive inflow that propelled its value from $3050 to $3690 registering a 20% jump. The excitement around the potential approval of Ethereum’s ETF is seen as the primary catalyst for this surge.

Amid this upswing, the Ether price breached the resistance trendline of a 10-week-long channel pattern, signaling the end of the prior correction trend. The 1.24% surge today adds a suitable follow-up to the recent breakout and pushed the ETH price to $3720.

Currently, the Ethereum coin holds a market of $445.5 Billion, while the 24-hour trading volume stands at $39.7 Billion.

As per the technical chart, this rising altcoin could face overhead supply at $3730, followed by $4090, while the key support wavers at $3300 and $3000.

Also Read: Ethereum Price: Whale Moves $46M ETH Amid Price Rally, What’s Next?

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2) Lido DAO (LDO)

Lido DAO (LDO) is a decentralized autonomous organization that offers liquid staking solutions for various blockchain networks. Launched in December 2020, Lido allows users to stake their assets and receive liquid tokens in return, which can then be used in other DeFi protocols, providing liquidity and maximizing returns.

BINANCE:LDOUSDT Chart Image by sahilmahadik07

Amid the prior consolidation trend in the crypto market, the LDO price showed a notable resilience above $1.5 psychological support. The coin price rebounded twice from this support within five weeks and revealed the formation of a double bottom.

Bolstered by the reversal pattern and recent surge in the Ethereum coin, the LDO price jumped over 10% today and gave a bullish breakout from $2.24. The recovery led the Lido Dao coin market cap to $2.043, registering a 30% jump in the last 24 hours.

If the chart pattern holds true, the buyers should drive a recovery to the $3 mark, followed by $3.76.

Also Read: Ethereum (ETH) Price Targets $4,000 As Odds of Spot Ether ETF Improve

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3) Pepe Coin (PEPE)

Pepe Coin (PEPE) is a meme-based cryptocurrency inspired by the popular internet meme character, Pepe the Frog. Over the five weeks, the coin witnessed steady recovery evidenced by the formation of fresh higher lows connecting through a rising trendline.

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Pepe Coin (PEPE)| Tradingview

This positive turnaround propelled the PEPE price from $0.00000393 to $0.00001145 registering a 191% growth. A recent reversal from the support trendline indicates the buyers continue to accumulate this asset at occasion market dips.

If the bullish momentum sustains, the Pepe price will challenge the overhead resistances at $0.0000136, followed by $0.0000165.

On a contrary note, if the sellers break the lower trendline, the memecoin could witness a correction to the $0.000006 mark.

Also Read: Pepe Coin Trader Who Made 107,000x Profit Shifts Focus To This Coin

Key Takeaway

The potential approval of Spot Ethereum ETF has sparked substantial market activity, resulting in impressive gains across various cryptocurrencies. The crypto community has long awaited such institutional-grade financial products, which promise to bring more credibility and investment into the market. Following the success of the BTC ETF, investors are optimistic about a sustained recovery in the altcoin market, fueled by the anticipated launch of the ETH ETF.

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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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