Ethereum Price Recovery Likely as BOJ Softens Rate Hike Talk

Akash Girimath
August 7, 2024
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Ethereum Price Poised for Recovery as Bank of Japan Governor Softens Rate Hike Talk

Highlights

  • Ethereum price recovered 20% since the August 5 swing low.
  • Bank of Japan’s deputy governor, Shinichi Uchida, eased concerns regarding further hikes in interest rates. 
  • Positive ETH ETF inflows coupled with investors preferring Ether over BTC suggests a comeback for the altcoin. 

Ethereum (ETH) could be setting the stage for a massive comeback after the recent developments surrounding the Bank of Japan (BOJ)’s interest rate decision. Additionally, the sentiment around ETH seems to be shifting toward a positive note after the recent market crash. However, investors should not stop being cautious as the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain. Furthermore, the Chinese government is moving Plus Token’s seized assets, which include $2 billion worth of ETH

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Bank of Japan Backpedels Interest Rate Hike Talks

Bank of Japan’s deputy governor, Shinichi Uchida, clarified in the early Asian session on Wednesday that the central bank will not raise interest rates amid uncertain market conditions. This remark contradicts last week’s hawkish comments by Central Bank Governor Kazuo Ueda.

These comments from Uchida caused the Nikkei Index to surge by 5% on Wednesday, and the positive effects could also be seen across the crypto and stock markets. Ethereum is in the perfect position to trigger a massive comeback.

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Three Reasons for Ethereum Price Comeback

BOJ’s decision is the main bullish driver that has uplifted the stock markets worldwide. In addition to these, Ethereum has three key reasons why it could witness a massive recovery rally. 

  1. According to James Butterfill, CoinShares’ Head of Research, investors flocked to ETH in the first two days after the crash while avoiding BTC.
  2. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw a net flow of $98.3006 million despite the recent market crash, illustrating the above point. 
  3. Nasdaq and BlackRock have filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade options for spot Ethereum ETF. 

These three developments are fundamental and are likely to have a huge impact on the price of Ethereum, especially if the macroeconomic conditions settle down. 

Ethereum price prediction shows that the $2,618 is the next key resistance level to watch. Overcoming this hurdle could allow bulls to propel ETH to the $100 range, stretching roughly from $2,900 to $2,800. Flipping $2,618 into a support floor would allow Ether price to attempt a retest of the $3,000 psychological level. 

Ethereum Price 1-day chart

On the other hand, if Ethereum price fails to overcome the $2,618 hurdle, it would signal that the bulls are weak, which could be attributed to the uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Additionally, China has moved $2 billion worth of ETH in the early New York session. If these developments catch traction, it could knock ETH price to revisit the $2,190 support floor. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why is Ethereum (ETH) poised for a massive comeback?

ETH's comeback is driven by the Bank of Japan's decision not to raise interest rates, shifting sentiment, and three key reasons: investor inflow, spot Ethereum ETFs, and Nasdaq/BlackRock's SEC filing.

2. What are the three key reasons for Ethereum's potential recovery rally?

The three reasons are: investors flocking to ETH, spot Ethereum ETFs seeing a net flow of $98.3 million, and Nasdaq/BlackRock's SEC filing for spot Ethereum ETF options.

3. What is the next key resistance level for Ethereum's price?

The next key resistance level is $2,618; overcoming this could propel ETH to the $100 range ($2,900-$2,800) and potentially retest the $3,000 psychological level.
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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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