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The central bank lowered its target rate on Wednesday afternoon in what some 
are describing as a “hawkish cut.” Interest Rates Drop: What’s Next for 
Bitcoin? Even before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell took the stage on Wednesday 
afternoon, the verdict was already in; a cut was on the way. At least that’s 
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Ethereum has pushed above the $3,350 level, injecting fresh momentum into the 
market after weeks of uncertainty. Yet despite this breakout, overall 
sentiment remains clouded by fear, with many analysts still warning that the 
broader structure points toward a developing bear market. Traders now find 
themselves at a pivotal juncture: is this the beginning of a sustained 
recovery, or merely a temporary rally before further downside? Related 
Reading: Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Fall To Lowest Levels on Record: The 
Bullish Signal Most Traders Are Missing According to a new CryptoQuant report, 
one of the most revealing indicators right now is Ethereum’s funding rate 
behavior across major exchanges. Unlike the explosive funding spikes seen 
during the two major rallies earlier this year, the current move shows a 
remarkably restrained funding environment. During those earlier surges, 
funding rates climbed aggressively into overheated territory, signaling 
euphoric long leverage and speculative excess — conditions that closely 
preceded short-term market tops. This time, however, funding remains far more 
subdued. The absence of aggressive long positioning suggests that the current 
rally is not being driven by excessive leverage, which gives the move a 
different character compared to earlier spikes. Whether this signals healthier 
accumulation or simply a lack of conviction remains the core question as 
Ethereum approaches the next decisive phase. Muted Funding Rates Highlight a 
Cautious But Potentially Constructive Rally The CryptoQuant report highlights 
that, unlike previous explosive rallies, Ethereum’s current funding rates 
remain unusually low, even after its sharp recovery from the $2.8K region. 
This subdued funding environment signals that the derivatives market is not 
yet saturated with speculative long positions. Buyers are stepping in, but 
modest leverage drives this move compared to past phases dominated by 
aggressive traders. Consequently, spot accumulation drives the current advance 
more than overheated futures activity. This difference carries important 
implications. Without a surge in speculative demand, Ethereum may struggle to 
ignite the kind of full bullish continuation leg seen in earlier breakout 
cycles. Historically, strong uptrends have required funding rates to expand 
meaningfully as traders chase price, forcing shorts to cover and fueling 
upward momentum. That behavior has not yet emerged in the current structure. 
However, this muted landscape is not inherently bearish. Instead, it reflects 
a recovering market, not an overextended one. This leaves Ethereum with room 
to climb further — if demand strengthens. At the same time, the lack of 
leverage means the rally remains vulnerable; strong resistance rejections 
could quickly weaken momentum unless fresh buyers step in. Related Reading: 
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Resistance as Momentum Builds Ethereum’s daily chart shows a notable shift in 
momentum as the price pushes toward $3,320, extending its rebound from the 
sub-$2,800 lows. This recovery phase has been steady rather than explosive, 
reflecting a market that is stabilizing but still facing key overhead 
challenges. The first major test is the 200-day moving average (red line), 
which ETH is now approaching after several weeks of trading below it. 
Historically, reclaiming this level has marked the transition from corrective 
phases into renewed bullish cycles, but a clean breakout is far from 
guaranteed. Related Reading: Smart Whales Align: Top Performers Go All-In On 
Ethereum Long Positions With Over $425M in Exposure The structure of the 
recent move highlights improving buyer confidence: ETH has formed a series of 
higher lows, indicating accumulation after the capitulation-like November 
drop. Although buyers are active, the relatively subdued volume profile 
suggests they lack broad-based conviction. A stronger influx of volume must 
flip the trend decisively bullish. The 50-day and 100-day moving averages 
remain above the current price and are both aligned downward, reinforcing that 
ETH is still technically in a broader downtrend. For momentum to extend, 
Ethereum must break above the $3,350–$3,400 resistance zone, where prior 
support turned into resistance. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from 
TradingView.com

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