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Ethereum (ETH) surged more than 5% to $2,067.46, keeping pace with the Bitcoin-led rally.
According to CoinMarketCap on March 4 (local time), Ethereum rose 5.19% over the past 24 hours to trade at $2,067.46. During the same period, Bitcoin gained 5.89%, while the total cryptocurrency market capitalization increased 4.61%. The rebound appears to be less about asset-specific catalysts and more characteristic of a “beta-driven rally,” marked by renewed capital inflows across large-cap assets.
Market sentiment remains cautious. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 19, indicating “extreme fear.” Nevertheless, capital is flowing into major assets centered on Bitcoin, with Ethereum moving like a high-beta asset closely tracking Bitcoin’s trend. Trading volume rose to $25.36 billion, aligning with the broader expansion in overall market activity.
No Ethereum-specific developments were observed. There were no signs of a surge in on-chain activity, sharp changes in open interest, or large-scale liquidations that could serve as independent catalysts. As a result, the current upswing is interpreted as a synchronized rebound driven by macro liquidity and a recovery in risk appetite.
The short-term key lies in whether Ethereum can break above the $2,100 resistance level. This zone represents a critical resistance formed during previous periods of volatility. A daily close above $2,100 could open room for further gains toward $2,200. Conversely, if the price falls below $1,950, the short-term bullish structure may weaken, raising the possibility of a pullback to $1,850.
Ultimately, Ethereum’s trajectory is closely tied to whether Bitcoin can firmly establish itself at the $70,000 level. While the broader market rally maintains a bullish structure, the extension of the trend will depend on Bitcoin’s stability and a successful breakout above $2,100.
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