Ethereum has a very attractive price breakout attempt from what has been a very extended consolidation. ETH is stuck inside a four-year sideways range, set after it made that big 2020–2021 bull run where it jumped about 54x from low to all‑time high. These long-ranging consolidations are normally considered accumulations as long-term holders absorb available supply before major rallies.
In this period, Ethereum hit the upper and lower extremities of the range many times but did not decisively break out. Each time it was rejected at resistance, though, the price still made higher lows-a sign that buyers were getting stronger and sellers weaker. The shrinking range is one indicator a big move may come, and many onlookers now await evidence that Ethereum can continue to push above long-term resistance.
Ethereum Eyes Breakout Above Four-Year Range
Recent price action shows Ethereum trying to break above the top of its four-year range. This is a key moment-the first real breakout in years. If Ethereum stays above the old range high, that area could become long-term support and confirm a bullish trend on the monthly chart.
ETH is looking promising. According to analyst Marzell, ETH is bouncing off the 0.786 Fibonacci level and breaking out of a falling wedge-a pattern that normally leads to strong moves higher. Weekly targets are set at $4,958, $5,762, and $6,693. Important support and a level that would invalidate the move are around $2,650. If this breakout level holds on retest, a sustained bullish run may open up for both short- and long-term investors.
Historical Patterns Support Optimism
This is supported by ETH’s history, according to analyst BATMAN. He pointed out that ETH had finished the year in the red for Q4 and then followed it up with gains to begin Q1 for the last eight years. While past results are not indicative of future ones, this pattern does point to another strong rise early in 2026 for Ethereum.
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