By Mustafa Mulla 22 February 2024 | 4:25 pm

Ether’s Potential Surge to $5.2K: Kraken OTC’s Technical Analysis

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In a recent analysis by Kraken OTC, Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has shown promising signs of a potential breakout, with technical indicators pointing towards a new all-time high of $5,200.

Ascending Triangle Breakout

Ethereum confidently surged past the important $3,000 mark this week, driven by several positive factors. Despite this, reaching new record highs may face some challenges, as signs of possible short-term consolidation are becoming more prominent.

According to Kraken OTC’s technical analysis, the weekly chart for Ether reveals the formation of an ascending triangle pattern. This pattern is characterized by a horizontal trendline connecting the highs of August 2022 and April 2023, combined with an upward-sloping bottom line linking the lows of June 2022 and November 2022. 

The breakthrough above this pattern indicates a significant bullish move, with the implied target being approximately $5,200.

The surge above $3,000 earlier in the week marked a crucial moment for Ether. Meanwhile, bulls managed to overcome a historical resistance level, showcasing a series of higher lows and indicating a gradual decline in bears’ strength. 

Ichimoku Cloud Indicator

Further Kraken OTC also considers the Ichimoku cloud, a Japanese technical analysis tool, which currently presents a bullish outlook for Ethereum. The weekly Ichimoku Cloud model indicates that ETH is in a firmly bullish posture, trading above key lines such as Tenkan-sen, Kijun-sen, and the Ichimoku Cloud itself. 

The critical level to monitor is $2,141; a close below this level would invalidate the ascending triangle pattern.

Positive Supply Outlook

Beyond technical analysis, positive fundamental factors contribute to Ether’s potential upward movement. Analysts highlight a notable reduction in Ether’s supply since the transition to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. 

Along with these the upcoming Shanghai hard fork in June is set to make things more efficient due to fee reduction.

Ether’s recent technical breakout and positive fundamentals create an optimistic scenario for investors, suggesting the possibility of Ethereum reaching a new historical high of $5,200.