Ethereum Price Today: $2,740
- The Ethereum Foundation confirmed the Pectra upgrade remains on schedule, with Holesky and Sepolia testnet deployments set for February 24 and March 5.
- Ethereum options data reveals a slight uptick in trader optimism.
- ETH retested the $2,817 key resistance level, with technical indicators showing mild bullish signals.
Ethereum (ETH) surged 3% on Friday following the official announcement of Pectra upgrade dates for the Holesky and Sepolia testnets. The top altcoin tested the $2,817 level post-announcement, displaying tentative bullish momentum.
Pectra Upgrade Announcement Boosts Market Sentiment
Developers are progressing toward the Pectra upgrade, slated for Holesky (February 24) and Sepolia (March 5) testnets.
After consensus during Thursday’s All Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) call, the Ethereum Foundation formalized the timeline in a blog post.
If testnets succeed, mainnet activation could target April 8.
Key Features of Pectra Upgrade
Eleven Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) focused on:
- Converting EOAs (externally owned accounts) to smart accounts.
- Enhancing validator UX and data availability (DA) via blob expansions.
- Gas limit increased from 30M to 36M, reducing transaction fees and failed trades.
"Transaction fees hit multi-year lows during sub-1 gwei gas periods," noted IntoTheBlock. However, lower fees haven’t spurred L1 volume: "Post-reduction peaks reached 1.34M daily transactions—below January’s 1.39M highs."
Market sentiment may shift, per Derive’s options data:
- Probability of ETH hitting $2K by March 28 dropped from 25% to 16.6%.
- Odds of reaching $4K by June 27 rose from 28.5% to 34%.
"34.2% of option premiums are call buys, signaling cautious optimism," added Sean Dawson, Derive’s Research Lead.
Ethereum Price Forecast: Mild Bullish Signals Emerge
ETH is retesting $2,817—a rectangular channel resistance aligning with the 14-day EMA.
Key Technical Observations
- RSI & Stochastic Oscillator: Bounced off moving averages.
- MACD: Testing the red signal line after crossing neutral.
- Daily close above $2,817 could shift short-term bias to bullish.
A breakdown below $2,200 invalidates this outlook.
FAQs
1. What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain supporting smart contracts. Its native token, ETH, is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, powering DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and more.
2. How do smart contracts work?
Smart contracts are self-executing agreements coded on the blockchain. They automate actions when predefined conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries.
3. Why did Ethereum switch to Proof-of-Stake (PoS)?
The Merge (September 15, 2022) transitioned Ethereum from PoW to PoS, enhancing scalability, security, and sustainability by replacing miners with validators who stake ETH.
4. What is gas in Ethereum?
Gas measures transaction fees. During congestion, higher gas fees prioritize transaction processing.
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Technical analysis and fundamental data updated as of February 2025.
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