Ethereum Price Crashes to $1,527, Analysts Predict Further Decline
• Ethereum’s price recovered on January 20th, but soon crashed to $1,527.
• Santiment observed an increase in the ratio of transactions for profit-taking.
• Analyst Michael van de Poppe predicted a further decline in the price of Ethereum to around $1,450.
The cryptocurrency industry has been in the news for the past few days, due to the sudden crash of the FTX exchange. On January 20, the price of Ethereum recovered above $1,600, wiping out its losses from the crash. However, after reaching a recent high of $1,638, the price soon crashed to $1,527.
Analysts at Santiment observed a sharp increase in the ratio of transactions for profit-taking on January 20. They also noted that 21% of conversations on social media sites involved Ethereum. Data from Whale Alert further indicates that a whale today dumped 24,768 ETH worth $38 million into the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Over the previous three days, whales moved ETH worth around $200 million to liquidity pools and crypto exchanges.
The FUD around ETH, according to Santiment, may in the medium term feed a bullish narrative for the asset. However, popular cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe predicted a further decline in the price of Ethereum to around $1,450. He believes that the critical support level of $1,550 may see some rebounding in the price of Ethereum, but this may not be enough to prevent further dips.
Ethereum has been one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market since its launch in 2015. Despite the recent dip in its price, experts are optimistic that Ethereum will eventually find its footing and continue its upward trend. With its strong community of developers and users, Ethereum has been able to withstand the test of time and remain a powerful force in the crypto space. As more projects move to Ethereum, its price is expected to increase in the long run.
The cryptocurrency industry is still in its nascent stages and is prone to volatility. While Ethereum may take a dip due to the rising FUD, investors should keep an eye on the long-term prospects of the asset. With its wide range of use cases and its solid foundation, Ethereum has the potential to become an even stronger asset in the future.