planning a long (buy) futures trade on ETH/USDT with this setup:
Entry: $3,405
Stop-loss (SL): $3,370
Target 1: $3,450
Target 2: $3,480
⏱️ How much time will it take to hit your target?
👉 Short answer: No one can predict exact timing, but we can estimate based on recent price action and volatility.
📊 Let's break it down logically:
✅ 1. Range to Cover:
From Entry to Target 1: $3,450 - $3,405 = $45 move
From Entry to Target 2: $3,480 - $3,405 = $75 move
✅ 2. ETH Volatility (Recent Behavior):
ETH is currently moving $80–$120 daily (based on your 2H and 5M charts)
In 5-minute candles, it moves $5–$15 frequently
So, ETH can potentially hit:
Target 1 ($3,450) in 1–3 hours if momentum continues
Target 2 ($3,480) in 2–6 hours under strong bullish volume
(could take longer in a slow market or weekend)
📈 Factors That Affect Speed:
Factor Fast Hit Target Delay or Reversal
Strong volume ✅ ❌ Low volume or sideways
Break above EMA(50) ✅ ($3,412+) ❌ Rejection at EMA
RSI rising > 60 ✅ ❌ RSI stalling below 50
No macro news ✅ ❌ BTC dumps = ETH drops
🧭 Tips to Handle Time Uncertainty:
Use a trailing stop once ETH reaches $3,445 to lock profits
Watch 15m or 30m candles — if they start showing rejections or lower highs, consider exiting early
🧠 Final Thought:
If current momentum holds and ETH doesn’t face resistance at ~$3,412–$3,420, target 1 could be hit in under 2 hours, and target 2 by 4–6 hours, but always monitor volume and BTC's movement.
