- ETH/BTC breaks long-term resistance at 0.0300 BTC, surging to 0.03590 BTC.
- Ethereum price hit $4,200 for the first time since 2021.
- Traders eye 0.0400 BTC on ETH/BTC, a level that could align with Ethereum reaching $5,000 if Bitcoin holds near $125,000.
Ethereum’s breakout above key ETH/BTC resistance has propelled prices past $4,200, marking the highest level in nearly four years and fueling strong bets on an approaching altcoin season.
ETH/BTC Breaks Free from Long-Term Resistance
The ETH/BTC pair has pushed above a descending trendline that had restrained gains since late 2023. The breakout took place at roughly 0.0300 BTC, which has now turned into a new support zone. The pair then climbed to around 0.03590 BTC, reflecting a gain of more than 60% from the breakout.
Historical data shared on X by Mister Crypto show that Ethereum has repeatedly defended a support area between 0.0230 and 0.0300 BTC since 2018.
This level has acted as a floor for multiple recoveries over the years. The latest move has traders watching the 0.0400 BTC mark, a level linked in past cycles with strong Ethereum-led rallies.
Ethereum Price Breaks $4,200
Strength in the ETH/BTC pair has extended to Ethereum’s dollar value. On August 9, ETH/USDT broke through $4,080 and quickly climbed to $4,220, a level last seen in December 2021. The biggest push came in a one-hour jump of nearly $140, with prices closing near $4,174.
In the days leading up to the surge, Ethereum had been building momentum from the $3,800 range, recording higher highs and higher lows.Bitcoin on the other end traded in a narrow range,making Ethereum move into a leadership position. Stockmoney Lizards pointed to a breakout on the 4-hour ETH/BTC chart, a setup often seen before broader altcoin rallies.
Eyes on Potential Altseason
With ETH/BTC now holding above both short-term and long-term resistance, attention is shifting to altcoins. A move toward 0.0400 BTC could align with Ethereum reaching $5,000 if Bitcoin’s price remains near $125,000.
Trading activity has been supported by increased buying volume and signs of whale accumulation. As long as Ethereum maintains levels above 0.035 BTC and $4,000, conditions remain favorable for continued strength and potentially the start of a larger altcoin rally.
