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ETH holds an uptrend as analysts watch $2.5K closely. A breakout targets $2.8K, while a rejection points to the $2.15K–$2.2K demand zone. Ethereum is showing strength. The asset has been printing higher highs and higher lows, a classic sign of an uptrend.  Crypto analyst Crypto Bully recently shared a technical breakdown of ETH’s price action. He pointed to $2.5K as the most critical level to watch. How price reacts there, he noted, will set the tone for the next major move. Related reading:  Ethereum Reclaims $2,400 – Is a Hidden FVG the Altcoin Season Trigger? ETH Price Holds Uptrend Structure The broader trend remains bullish, according to Crypto Bully’s chart.  Both the 20 and 50 exponential moving averages are sloping upward, with price riding above them. This alignment signals that buyers remain in control for now. The structure supports continued momentum, provided key levels hold. Crypto Bully noted that the overall price trend is “obvious.” ETH has been respecting its EMAs as dynamic support throughout the move.  This adds weight to the case that any pullback may stay shallow. Traders are watching the $2.5K region closely for confirmation of what comes next. $ETH Overall price is in an obvious uptrend. But reaction around $2.5k is key, if we hold above, price likely trades towards $2.7-2.8k. In case it rejects from there, I’m looking to bid $2150-2200, which had been a significant resistance capping price for more than 2 months,… pic.twitter.com/a0GPBq79FY — Crypto Bully 🔥 (@BullyDCrypto) April 17, 2026 $2.5K Resistance Sits at a Crossroads Crypto Bully flagged $2.5K as sitting just below a marked trouble zone on the chart.  Price is already reacting to this level, which makes the next few candles important. A series of strong closes above $2.5K would confirm that bulls have absorbed the selling pressure there. …

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