- Ethereum nears $4,800 resistance, with analysts projecting targets of $5,200, $6,400, and beyond.
- Record network activity and $1B ETF inflows boost ETH momentum toward potential price discovery.
- DeFi TVL at $96.97B and strong institutional demand support Ethereum’s sustained bullish trend.
Ethereum (ETH) has surpassed the $4,000 target and is now approaching the key $4,800 resistance level. Analysts view $4,800 as the final major barrier before potential price discovery. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $4,738, maintaining strong momentum after a sustained upward trend and rising network activity.
Ethereum Price Breakout Targets $4,800 Resistance
According to analysis prepared by Merlijn The Trader, ETH broke above a prolonged consolidation near $2,400 and has consistently rebounded from a long-term ascending trendline since 2022. The $4,800 level aligns with previous cycle highs from 2021 and is considered a crucial decision point.
A break beyond this zone would create a momentum to reach the $5,200 and $6,400, as predicted by Ali Martinez. Network activity remains robust, with daily transactions recently reaching a record 1.875 million.
Momentum indicators reflect strong bullish sentiment, with ETH gaining 29% in the past week. The current price is just 4% below its all-time high of $4,878. Institutional demand continues to grow, supported by daily exchange outflows averaging 40,000 ETH over the past month.
On-Chain Data and Institutional Activity
Data from DefiLlama shows Ethereum’s total value locked in DeFi at $96.973 billion, up 1% in 24 hours. Stablecoins market capitalization on the network is $138.162 billion, while daily DEX volume is $6.15 billion. Bridged TVL stands at $550.714 billion, reflecting strong cross-chain activity.
According to CryptoQuant data, recent spot ETH ETF inflows reached a record $1 billion in a single day, with total ETF investments in 2025 amounting to $8.2 billion. Standard Chartered recently raised its year-end ETH target from $4,000 to $7,500, citing rising institutional adoption and regulatory progress.
Technical analysts have their eyes fixed on the move of ETH around the point of $4,800. A decisive move above this level, supported by volume, could position Ethereum for an extended rally into uncharted price territory, with long-term projections reaching as high as $25,000 by 2028.
