Ethereum set for a ‘dead cat bounce’, says expert

Although Ethereum (ETH) is witnessing sustained downward pressure, causing the asset to drop below $3,000, technical indicators suggest the cryptocurrency might be building for a short-term rebound.

This outlook was presented by popular cryptocurrency analyst TradingShot, who in a TradingView post on November 18 pointed out that the rebound potential can be traced back to last month’s performance.

Since early October, ETH has been trading within a descending channel, experiencing two consecutive bearish legs, each declining roughly 27.5%. This ongoing trend has kept Ethereum below key technical levels, reflecting broader market caution among investors.

The analyst highlighted the one-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a potential signal for a temporary recovery. The RSI is forming higher lows while the price continues to make lower lows, creating a bullish divergence.

This pattern mirrors similar price behavior observed in early October and suggests that a short-term bounce could occur. Such a rebound might push Ethereum toward the one-day 50-day moving average, which previously acted as resistance in late October, offering a key test point for market participants.

Despite this potential uptick, the medium-term outlook remains bearish. TradingShot projects that Ethereum will likely complete its current downward leg before any sustained recovery, with a projected target near $2,650.

Key ETH price levels to watch

Meanwhile, another analysis by crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades identified key price levels to watch. He noted that $2,800 and $4,100 remain significant support and resistance zones that have shaped price action over the last two years.

In the short-to-medium term, the $3,350 area, which marked the August low and recently acted as support, could also play a role in upcoming market moves.

ETH price analysis

By press time, Ethereum was trading at $2,921, having collapsed over 7% in the past 24 hours and nearly 15% over the past week.

Currently, the asset is tilting toward the bearish side. Notably, the 50-day SMA sits at $3,817, signaling short-term weakness as the price trades roughly 19% below this level, a downtrend indicator where sustained closes underneath suggest further downside risk unless momentum shifts.

In contrast, the 200-day SMA, around $3,719, offers a milder buffer. Ethereum’s position just below it hints at medium-term vulnerability but avoids a full “death cross” confirmation, potentially stabilizing if buyers defend this threshold.

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