- ETH surges to $4,211 after breaching $4K resistance held since 2021, a major technical shift.
- Sustained closes above $4K could target $6K–$7K, with $11K possible if momentum persists long term.
- Failure to hold $4K risks pullback to $3,500–$3,750; breakout retest may precede further gains.
Ethereum has surged past $4,000 after multiple failed attempts from several years, a key technical change in the market. The level had acted as a stubborn top since 2021, with seven separate rejections keeping prices capped.
This week breakout pushed ETH to around $4,211, a 20.44% gain within the current candle. Analysts note that the breakthrough follows repeated testing of the same price band, suggesting the change from resistance to support could be key for future price action.
Historic Resistance Finally Breached
From late 2021 to early 2022, Ethereum briefly moved above $4,000 on three separate occasions before retreating sharply. Similar patterns repeated in 2024 and early 2025, with the asset approaching or exceeding the mark only to reverse quickly. These repeated failures established $4,000 as a historically strong resistance point in Ethereum’s price outlook.
The latest move breaks this cycle. Point seven in the multi year sequence shows a clear break, with price holding firmly above the level at publication time. This sustained push suggests the possibility of transforming the $4,000 level into a reliable support zone if momentum continues.
Analysts Outline Near Term Scenarios
According to analyst Merlijn, the breakthrough removes a major obstacle on Ethereum’s path toward new all time highs. They point to the psychological and technical importance of clearing the $4,000 top after seven rejections. In their view, missing the move could mean entering at much higher price levels in the future.
Cas Abbé adds that Ethereum has closed green in six of the past seven weeks. They believe a retest of the breakout level could occur before renewed buying pressure, particularly from institutional investors, resumes. Abbé further says that the breach ends a resistance phase that lasted roughly 18 months.
Key Levels and Potential Market Impact
Sustained closes above $4,000 could lead to a push toward the $6,000–$7,000 range. Longer term projections suggest that, if current momentum persists, targets near $11,000 could come into play.
However, the bullish setup carries risk. A failure to maintain the breakout could lead to a pullback toward the $3,500–$3,750 range. This possibility shows the importance of how Ethereum performs in the coming sessions.
