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Ethereum price extended its decline below $2,200 and $2,120. ETH is now 
attempting to recover from $2,075 but faces many hurdles near $2,220. Ethereum 
failed to stay above $2,250 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading 
below $2,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major 
bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,255 on the hourly chart of 
ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it 
stays below the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed 
to remain stable above $2,250 and extended losses, like Bitcoin. ETH price 
traded below $2,200 to enter a bearish zone. The bears even pushed the price 
below $2,120. A low was formed at $2,073 and the price is now attempting to 
recover. There was a move above $2,120, but the price stayed well below the 
23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,040 swing high to 
the $2,073 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,200 and the 100-hourly 
Simple Moving Average. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with 
resistance at $2,255 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in 
action above $2,100, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate 
resistance is seen near the $2,200 level. The first key resistance is near the 
$2,250 level and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $2,390 
level. A clear move above the $2,390 resistance might send the price toward 
the $2,550 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move 
from the $3,040 swing high to the $2,073 low. An upside break above the $2,550 
region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether 
could rise toward the $2,650 resistance zone or even $2,665 in the near term. 
More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,250 resistance, it could 
start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,100 
level. The first major support sits near the $2,075 zone. A clear move below 
the $2,075 support might push the price toward the $2,050 support. Any more 
losses might send the price toward the $2,000 region. The main support could 
be $1,880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining 
momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI &#8211; The RSI for ETH/USD is now below 
the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,075 Major Resistance Level – $2,250

Ethereum Price Hangs At $2,100, Downside Thrust Toward $2,000 Looms Large

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Ethereum (ETH) is entering a new phase in which long-held assumptions about 
scaling are being openly questioned. As spot Ethereum ETFs post their first 
net inflows after several days of outflows, and on-chain data shows renewed 
activity on the mainnet, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is urging the 
ecosystem to rethink the role of layer-2 networks. Related Reading: Standard 
Chartered Cuts 2026 Solana Prediction To $250, Eyes $2,000 By 2030 Vitalik’s 
message is direct, Ethereum’s base layer is scaling fast enough that L2s are 
no longer essential as capacity providers, and their future value lies 
elsewhere. ETH&#8217;s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: 
ETHUSD on Tradingview Ethereum Mainnet Scaling Changes the L2 Narrative In 
recent statements, Buterin said Ethereum’s original rollup-centric roadmap no 
longer reflects current conditions. Gas limit increases and protocol upgrades 
have expanded Layer 1 throughput while reducing fees, making direct mainnet 
usage more attractive. Data shows monthly active addresses on Ethereum L1 
rising sharply, even as aggregate L2 usage has declined. This shift undermines 
the idea that L2s act as “Ethereum shards” that inherit full security and 
censorship resistance from the base layer. Many L2s have struggled to reach 
advanced levels of decentralization, often retaining centralized controls for 
operational or regulatory reasons. According to Buterin, a high-throughput 
chain connected via a multisig bridge does not scale Ethereum itself, because 
the trust assumptions differ. As Ethereum scales directly, L2s are no longer 
required to provide basic block space. That change, Buterin argues, should 
free developers from having to force L2s into a single definition. A Spectrum 
of L2 Designs and Native Rollups Rather than abandoning L2s, Buterin is 
reframing them as a spectrum. Some may be tightly secured by Ethereum, others 
may be partially connected, and some may be effectively independent systems 
that interoperate with Ethereum when needed. Transparency around trust and 
security guarantees is central to this approach. On the protocol side, Buterin 
highlighted progress toward native rollups. A proposed rollup precompile would 
allow Ethereum to verify zero-knowledge EVM proofs at the protocol level. 
Because it would be part of Ethereum itself, upgrades and bug fixes would be 
handled through normal network upgrades, reducing reliance on external 
governance structures and simplifying interoperability. ETF Inflows and Market 
Context The strategic pivot comes as institutional signals improve. Ethereum 
spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of about $14 million, led by BlackRock’s ETHA 
fund, marking a reversal after recent outflows. While short-term price action 
remains volatile, the return of ETF inflows suggests continued interest in 
Ethereum as its base layer strengthens. Related Reading: Bitcoin Drop Below 
$80,000 May Not Be The Final Capitulation Event, Checkonchain Says For L2 
builders, the message is clear. Competing solely on lower fees is no longer 
enough. Future relevance will depend on specialization, whether through 
privacy-focused execution, application-specific chains, ultra-low-latency 
systems, or non-financial use cases such as identity and AI. Cover image from 
ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart on Tradingview

Vitalik Reframes Ethereum L2 Strategy as ETF Inflows Return and Mainnet Scaling Accelerates

In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in 
illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global underground economy. Telegram 
Channels as Laundering Hubs Chinese-language money laundering networks 
funneled an estimated $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency 
transactions in 2025, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm 
Chainalysis. The study found these […]

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