Could the Bitwise Recovery Thesis Trigger A New ATH for ETH Price?
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The post Could the Bitwise Recovery Thesis Trigger A New ATH for ETH Price? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitwise, recently compared the ETH price current setup mirrors the structural recovery seen in early 2023. According to recent analysis by the firm, the broader crypto market likely formed a bear market bottom in the final quarter of 2025, setting the stage for a new growth cycle. While market sentiment remained fragile during that period, the underlying ETH price USD fundamentals had improved sharply, showing a significant divergence between stagnant price action and record-breaking on-chain activity. Whale Momentum and the Supply-Side Crunch The current ETH crypto environment seems to be turning green. As on-chain data confirms that while smaller addresses holding between 10 and 10,000 coins have been reducing their exposure, entities holding between 10 million and 100 million ETH are aggressively absorbing the supply. This strategic accumulation is further validated by a surge in whale transaction counts for orders exceeding $100,000 and $1 million. Historically, when these transaction peaks occurred last, most notably in September 2025 that’s when ETH price was at an all-time high of $4955. As these transactions begun rising on the 30-day MA again after Q4 2025 decline, a similar impulsive rise appears likely in Q1 2026. ETH Price Chart Analysis and Resistance Levels Examining the ETH price chart, a clear multiyear trendline has emerged as the most critical psychological and technical floor, currently holding firm near the $3,000 support zone. Throughout December and into January 2026, the price has attempted to reclaim the 200-day EMA, though macro uncertainties have created temporary rejections. This rejection has compressed the daily price action between the trendline and the EMA band, creating a “coiling” effect that often leads to high-volatility breakouts. If the bulls can maintain this momentum and…
Filed under: News - @ January 22, 2026 5:29 pm