Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), surged as optimism grew over a potential US–China trade breakthrough, lifting risk appetite at the start of a crucial week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and earnings from major tech giants.
The second-largest cryptocurrency rose 8% to over $4,250 on Monday, extending its recovery momentum from Oct. 10 low of $3,435.
A confluence of bullish technical and onchain signals now points to a potential rally toward $5,000 by the end of November. Let’s break down the catalysts driving this move.
Ethereum’s price is rebounding from its MVRV mean, a level that has repeatedly acted as mid-cycle support during previous uptrends.
The bounce signals that market participants are accumulating rather than distributing, setting the stage for a potential move toward the +1σ deviation band.
Historically, ETH rallies have accelerated after reclaiming the +1σ line, with the next statistically stretched zone around +2σ aligning with the $5,000–$5,200 range.
The model’s structure supports this outlook: the realized price continues to trend higher, showing fresh inflows, while the lower deviation bands are curling upward, both signs of a strengthening, not exhausted, bull phase.
Ethereum’s recent consolidation takes the shape of a bull flag, a continuation pattern that typically appears after strong uptrends. The structure, defined by two downward-sloping parallel trendlines, reflects a period of profit-taking that often precedes renewed buying pressure.
ETH has rebounded from the flag’s lower boundary near $3,900 while maintaining support above its 20-day EMA ($4,140) and 50-day SMA ($3,700)—a bullish sign of trend stability.
A decisive breakout above the flag’s upper trendline near $4,400 would confirm the pattern, projecting a price target equal to the flagpole’s height. That measurement points to a potential move toward $5,300–$5,400, aligning with the +2σ zone from the MVRV model.
Momentum indicators reinforce this view: the RSI has bounced from neutral territory. Together, they suggest Ethereum may be preparing for another leg higher toward $5,000 and beyond.
Yashu Gola is a crypto journalist and analyst with expertise in digital assets, blockchain, and macroeconomics. He provides in-depth market analysis, technical chart patterns, and insights on global economic impacts. His work bridges traditional finance and crypto, offering actionable advice and educational content. Passionate about blockchain's role in finance, he studies behavioral finance to predict memecoin trends.