📈 ETH Price Prediction 2026: Consolidation or Breakout to $7K?
$ETH ended 2025 in a "messy" consolidation around $2,970. As we look at the Q1 2026 charts, the community is divided.
The Bull Case ($7,000 - $9,000):
Analysts like Tom Lee point to the "supply shock" from staking. With over 30% of $ETH locked in staking and institutional ETFs buying daily, any surge in demand could lead to a vertical price move.
Historical "January Seasonality" often sees a +33% bounce.
The Bear Case ($1,800 - $2,200):
Some analysts warn of a "double top" on the macro chart. If $ETH fails to break the $3,300 resistance, we could see a retest of the $2,000 support level before the "Hegota" hype begins.
Strategy: Don't trade the noise. Watch the $3,300 level. A clean break and flip of that resistance likely opens the door to new All-Time Highs (ATH).
