From the current four-hour chart, ETH/USDT is in a critical turning window. The current price of 4617.51 USD is running just above the BBI indicator (4595.58) and is above the Bollinger middle band (4567.74), indicating that short-term bulls still hold an advantage. However, the pressure from the upper band at 4900.96 is close at hand, and the market is about to face a directional choice.
Key indicators interpretation:
Bollinger band contraction signal: The distance between the upper band at 4900.96 and the lower band at 4234.52 is narrowing, indicating that volatility is decreasing, suggesting an imminent breakout market.
BBI bull-bear dividing line: Current price is stable above 4595, but has not effectively broken through the previous high of 4621, need to monitor the offensive and defensive situation at this position.
Volume-price coordination: A 1.59% increase accompanied by a 1.89% fluctuation shows fierce competition between bulls and bears but has not formed a one-sided advantage.
Today's trend analysis:
Upside Scenario (Probability 45%):
If it breaks the previous high of 4621 and stabilizes at 4650, it will test the psychological level of 4700.
Key resistance levels: 4750 (previous high neckline), 4900.96 (Bollinger upper band).
Trigger condition: Volume continues to increase + US stock market opens in conjunction.
Downside Scenario (Probability 35%):
If it loses the BBI (4595), it may pull back to the Bollinger middle band at 4567.
Key support: 4535 (this morning's low), 4430 (August 14 low).
Risk point: A drop below 4500 may trigger a long squeeze.
Oscillation Scenario (Probability 20%):
Maintain oscillation in the range of 4567-4650.
Waiting for larger catalysts (such as the evening US stock market trend).
Operational suggestion:
Aggressive strategy:
Current price 4617, try a small long position, stop loss at 4580, target 4700.
If it breaks 4650, you can add to your position, but be cautious of the strong resistance at 4900.
Conservative strategy:
Wait for a pullback near 4567 to position long, stop loss at 4530.
Or break 4650 and then pull back to stabilize at 4620 before entering.
Risk warning:
Focus on the US stock market opening at 10 AM Eastern Time.
Beware of false breakout traps near the upper band of 4900.
Current volatility (1.89%) is below the recent average, beware of sudden fluctuations and pay attention to my guidance.