
Ethereum: Dubious Speculation
The analyst discusses Ethereum's current state after a rally from around $1,500. The focus is on whether the bottom is already in or further corrections are ahead.
Technical Analysis and Key Levels- Regression Band: Ethereum tagged the lower band and has returned to 'fair value' around $2,300–$2,400.
- ETH/BTC Ratio: Above the 20-month moving average but needs to hold – similar to August 2025 when the breakout was reversed.
- 200-Day EMA: A crucial resistance level where Ethereum stalled in May.
- Seasonal Patterns: Midterm election years (2014, 2018, 2022) often saw stock corrections in H2. 2026 could follow suit.
- Impact on Ethereum:
- A 10% S&P 500 drop historically led to an ~25% ETH drop – likely producing a higher low.
- A 20% S&P drop led to an ~50% ETH drop – a slightly lower low possible but not extreme.
- If no stock correction occurs, the probability that ETH's bottom is already in is about 70%.
- USDT Dominance: Swept a low, similar to 2022. A bounce would signal another stock correction.
- Ethereum vs. Gold: Bleeding since 2021 – the ratio hit a new low below 2022 levels.
- Ethereum vs. Silver: Despite the recent rally, the ratio remains below June 2022 levels.
- This makes Ethereum less compelling as an investment compared to prior cycles.
- The analyst sees potential for a bull market from 2027 onward, but the remainder of 2026 heavily depends on the stock market.
- Key is follow-through in the next weeks: If Bitcoin's rally confirms (further upside), the bottom becomes more likely. If it stalls, a final correction may occur.
- Overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic, but a stock market correction remains the biggest short-term risk for Ethereum.






