Over the week, Ethereum struggled to sustain any significant move to the 
upside. Although the second-largest cryptocurrency reclaimed the $3,300 price 
level, it could not break above $3,400 to continue its path towards higher 
price levels. As it stands, it appears that the Ether token is taking on a 
short-term bearish structure. However, an on-chain evaluation has recently 
been put out, which suggests that market participants might be gearing up for 
a significant move in the near-term. Related Reading: The Ethereum MACD 
Crossover That Could Lead To A Massive Bull Wave Ethereum Futures Activity 
Reaches Monthly High Following Market Inactivity In a recent QuickTake post on 
the CryptoQuant platform, analytics group Arab Chain reveals that there has 
recently been a spike in futures trading activity on the Binance derivatives 
market. This revelation is based on the Binance: ETH Futures Daily Volume 
metric, which monitors the total value of Ethereum futures contracts being 
traded on Binance each day, hence reflecting market activity, trader 
participation, and potential leverage exposure. The latest reading of the 
metric has highlighted a major shift, with trading volume climbing as high as 
$21.7 billion. According to Arab Chain, this reading marks the highest level 
since mid-December, reflecting that strong momentum has returned to the 
futures market. Notably, the spike in futures trading volume was preceded by 
a period of relative decline in the second half of December. This event 
coincides with a period of price stability, alongside a tapering risk appetite 
among traders. Interestingly, institutional investors also contributed 
prevalent aversion to risk. Arab Chain explains that the decline is a typical 
sign that market participants want to “wait and see,” instead of speculatively 
opening large positions. However, the present scenario — where futures volume 
surged — paints an opposing story. As the futures trading volume reflects 
levels above its mid-December high, it becomes apparent that interest among 
Ethereum traders is being rekindled. This is because increasing futures volume 
“is typically associated with higher leverage usage, hedging activity, and 
speculative positioning” — a line up which indicates that the market is 
preparing for significant movement. The reason for this spike could also be 
attributed to traders who are reacting to key technical levels or shifting 
expectations around near-term price action of a potential trend reversal. In 
the grand scheme, however, the Ethereum price reacts to this activity, 
depending on the alignment of spot demand with derivatives activity. Till such 
a definite sign comes up, the market stands at a point of uncertainty. Related 
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Sentiment, Here’s Why ETH Price Overview As of this writing, Ethereum stands 
at a price of $3,292, reflecting no real growth since the past day. Featured 
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Bitcoin remains anchored above key support as weekend trading unfolds, keeping 
$98,200 and $107,500 in focus. Market participants are watching closely to see 
if the uptrend can continue or if the weekend liquidity will trigger a test of 
lower levels. The next few sessions could define BTC’s short-term trajectory. 
Key Support Holds: $94,630 Remains Crucial According to a recent post by 
Kamile Uray, Bitcoin is still holding strong above the $89,326 support level, 
and as long as it remains above this zone, the possibility for the uptrend to 
continue remains intact. This level continues to act as a critical foundation 
for bulls, keeping the market structure aligned with potential further gains. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Flashes Near-Identical Fractal Before The 2021 Bull 
Run Started If BTC manages to break through the $98,200 resistance, the next 
key target at $107,500 comes into focus. At this level, a decisive move will 
determine whether the current uptrend is complete or push Bitcoin even higher. 
A daily close above $107,500 would mark the first higher high on the daily 
chart relative to the last downward wave, signaling a potential continuation 
of the bullish trend. However, if BTC is rejected at resistance and falls back 
below $89,326, the downtrend could resume. Should a reversal form within the 
$83,822–$82,477 support zone, Bitcoin may attempt another upward push, giving 
bulls a chance to regain control. If BTC closes below $82,477, further 
downside is expected, potentially testing the $74,496–$71,237 region. This 
zone has historically served as a strong support area, and any confirmed 
reversal from here could set the stage for another bullish leg. Bitcoin 
Weekend Liquidity Ahead: Expect Range-Bound Action Crypto expert Lennaert 
Snyder outlined that Bitcoin is holding the key $94,630 support level, which 
also serves as the crucial H4 level to hold. On Friday, BTC retraced and 
briefly swept this low before stabilizing, reinforcing the importance of this 
zone for short-term market structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price 
Compresses Below $94K, But Possible Repeat Of 2025 Breakout Looms As we enter 
the weekend liquidity, Bitcoin is likely to trade within a defined range until 
Sunday evening or Monday. For bullish traders, the plan is to hold the low and 
watch for a market structure break above $95,820. Once this occurs, long 
positions could target the $97,960 monthly high. In anticipation of continued 
upside, only part of the position may be closed at the monthly high, letting 
30%-40% run to capture further gains if momentum persists. However, if BTC 
loses the $94,630 support on the H4 and falls back into the previous range, a 
continuation toward lower lows becomes more likely. In that scenario, short 
positions would be considered after confirmation on a retest, giving traders a 
structured approach to managing risk and potential downside. Featured image 
from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

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