Ethereum Price Update As Polymarket Bets Against ETH Hitting ATH in 2024

Ethereum (ETH) price holds steady above $2,600, targeting $3,000 as more investors bet in favour of Ether not reaching all-time high in 2024.
By John Isige
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Highlights

  • Ethereum price clings to $2,600 support amid growing doubts about a 2024 ATH as Polymarket bets reach 80%.
  • Polymarket’s bets supporting ETH price reaching ATH in 2024 at 18% and only 4% in Q4.
  • A looming death cross increases the risk of an extended downtrend, with ETH likely to fall 30% to $1,830.
  • Several demand areas at $2,400 and $2,200 could potentially trigger a stronger rebound above $3,000.

Ethereum (ETH) price faces a potential 30% drop despite attempts to recover fully from Monday’s crash. An uncertain economic outlook due to high interest rates and a potential recession in the US could catalyze bearish sentiment in the market, significantly suppressing upward price movement.

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Ethereum Price May Not Hit ATH In 2024

Ethereum price is treading a slippery slope as investors on the Polymarket platform bet 80% that the second-largest cryptocurrency will not reach an all-time high (ATH) this year. This bearish probability comes after ETH price failed to rally to $4,000 with the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US, succumbing to selling pressure at $3,545 level.

The majority of investors lean toward Ether not reaching all-time highs in 2024, with a staggering $471,615 bet. Only 18% of participants believe Ethereum price will achieve the ATH high milestone in Q4, betting $198,955, while 5% have staked $255,601 on ETH, which reached $4,878 in Q3.

Ethereum all-time high wen | Polymarket
Ethereum all-time high wen | Polymarket
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Ethereum Price Analysis: Short-Term Outlook Bearish

Ethereum price struggled to find higher support at $2,600, which may allow bulls to gather more liquidity to push toward the $3,000 mark. With such a move, ETH might reduce the effects of a looming death cross. A death cross forms when a short-term moving average flips under a long-term moving average, sending a bearish signal.

The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $3,122 is dropping toward a crossover with the 200-day EMA at $3,090. Selling pressure may increase as traders react to this pattern, increasing the chances of Ethereum falling to $1,830.

Short-term resistance at $2,700, coinciding with the 78.6% Fibonacci level, contributes to the apparent bearish thesis. Additionally, a sell signal from the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) implies a lack of conviction in the recovery eyeing $3,000.

Ethereum price chart | Tradingview
Ethereum price chart | Tradingview

It is worth mentioning that a death cross and bearish bets may not accurately foretell ETH performance. A previous Ethereum price forecast reveals that not all death crosses result in extended price correction. Besides, there is a possibility whales will buy the dips to $2,400 and $2,200, creating momentum for a larger breakout above $3,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will Ethereum price reach ATH in 2024?

Sentiment on Polymarket suggests ETH will not hit ATH in 2024. However, a break above $3,000 could accelerate the chances of reaching a new all-time high.

2. What could prevent ETH from reaching ATH in 2024?

A death cross on the daily chart could trigger an extended correction to $1,830, thus reducing the probability of the Ethereum price not achieving ATH.

3. What’s ETH price short-term outlook?

The recovery from the crash to $2,111 shows that bulls are back in control and could push for a breakout above $3,000.
John Isige
John is a seasoned crypto expert, renowned for his in-depth analysis and accurate price predictions in the digital asset market. As the Price Prediction Editor for Market Content at CoinGape Media, he is dedicated to delivering valuable insights on price trends and market forecasts. With his extensive experience in the crypto sphere, John has honed his skills in understanding on-chain data analytics, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Centralized Finance (CeFi), and the dynamic metaverse landscape. Through his steadfast reporting, John keeps his audience informed and equipped to navigate the ever-changing crypto market.
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