Ethereum is trading at a critical juncture as buyers continue to defend the 
$2,600 support zone, attempting to stabilize the price after recent 
volatility. While this level is keeping short-term downside in check, broader 
market pressure and weakening structure leave bears watching closely for a 
potential breakdown that could open the door to a deeper macro pullback. 
$2,600 Holds As Key Support On Ethereum 6H Chart On X, Can Özsüer highlighted 
that Ethereum is currently holding above the $2,600 support zone on the 6-hour 
chart, a level that has so far provided a solid base for price action. As long 
as ETH continues to defend this area and avoids a clear candle close below it, 
the broader structure remains constructive for a potential upside attempt. 
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Wait For Confirmation With support intact, the analyst pointed to a recovery 
toward $3,050, followed by a possible move into the $3,150 region. These zones 
are seen as logical reaction levels where price may either consolidate or face 
temporary resistance if buying momentum gradually strengthens. However, for 
Ethereum to unlock a more meaningful bullish continuation, Özsüer stated it 
must reclaim $3,350, referred to as box number two on the chart. A decisive 
close above this level, backed by strong volume, would open the door for 
higher price exploration. If ETH fails to break through that resistance, it 
could cap price and trigger another wave of selling. In that case, a deeper 
pullback toward the $2,400–$2,100 support range becomes a real possibility. 
Özsüer also shared that he has already taken a long position based on the 
$2,600 support on the 1-hour chart and is monitoring price closely, with plans 
to add to the position depending on how momentum develops. Loss Of $2,710 
Targets The $2,620 Swing Low According to crypto analyst Ardi, Ethereum is 
currently sitting in a make-or-break area, with $2,710 standing out as a 
crucial short-term support level. A clean loss of this zone would likely 
accelerate downside pressure, placing the $2,620 swing low firmly in focus as 
the next area where liquidity could be tested. Related Reading: Ethereum Chart 
Turns Bullish: New Cycle Energy Points To $5,000 Ardi emphasized that the 
$2,450 region serves as the primary line of defense for the broader market 
structure. Holding this level would be essential to prevent a deeper 
structural breakdown, as a sustained move below it could push Ethereum into a 
far more vulnerable technical position. Compounding the downside risk, ETH/BTC 
remains in a strong downtrend, highlighting Ethereum’s ongoing 
underperformance relative to Bitcoin. This relative weakness suggests that 
volatility could stay elevated in the coming sessions, making the environment 
increasingly unstable for ETH holders. Featured image from Pexels, chart from 
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According to reports, Vitalik Buterin has pulled 16,384 ETH from his reserves 
and plans to spend it on privacy and truly open technology. That move is 
paired with a call for five years of thrift at the Ethereum Foundation so the 
foundation can keep building core software while staying healthy for the long 
run. Related Reading: Gold, Silver Steal The Spotlight As Crypto Hype Fades On 
Social Media: Santiment A New Focus On Privacy And Openness Reports say the 
funds, worth about $45 million, will back a broad list of projects: open 
silicon, secure hardware, private messaging, local-first operating systems, 
and tools that mix zero-knowledge proofs with other privacy tools like FHE and 
differential privacy. He has already put money toward encrypted messaging and 
air quality work, and some new efforts aim to make secure hardware more 
affordable and verifiable. The plan covers both pieces of tech and the systems 
people run on them. Simple apps for daily life are included, not just fancy 
research. In these five years, the Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of 
mild austerity, in order to be able to simultaneously meet two goals: 1. 
Deliver on an aggressive roadmap that ensures Ethereum&#8217;s status as a 
performant and scalable world computer that does not compromise on… — 
vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) January 30, 2026 Personal Money For Public Good 
Buterin is taking on what might once have been “special projects” of the 
foundation. He withdrew the ETH personally, and reports note he is looking at 
secure, decentralized staking to route future staking rewards into these 
efforts. That shifts some financial risk from institutions to an individual 
who wants those projects to survive even when they are slow or controversial. 
Some of the initiatives are unlikely to attract fast capital. That is why 
personal backing matters. A Stronger Core, Not Bigger Hype The Foundation is 
said to be entering a phase of mild austerity so it can meet two clear goals 
at once: finish an aggressive technical roadmap and remain alive and 
independent into the far future. The technical aim is to keep Ethereum fast 
and scalable without losing decentralization or security. At the same time, 
the team wants to protect users’ ability to control their keys, their data, 
and their privacy. Reports note that “Ethereum for people who need it” is the 
guiding line, rather than chasing large corporate deals that transform how 
people use the chain. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Slide To $82K Sets Off A $1.7 
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