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Ethereum fees drop to 5-year low: What else is blocking ETH’s $2k breakout?

Until ETH reclaims $2,100, a confirmed bullish breakout remains uncertain.

Ethereum fees drop to 5-year low: What else is blocking ETH's $2k breakout?
  • ETH network fees have dropped to a five-year low, pointing to reduced network activity.
  • The RSI shows signs of reversal – can ETH break key resistance and trigger a full bull run?

Ethereum’s [ETH] network fees have dropped to a five-year low, pointing to reduced network activity, which could impact its price. While not a direct bearish signal, the fee decline suggests weaker on-chain fundamentals. 

However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows signs of bullish reversal. Can ETH break key resistance and spark a full bull run under these conditions?

Key resistance amid weak fundamentals

Ethereum is trading at $1,886, up 6% from its lowest point in two days, a level not seen in over four months. With a 23.52% surge in volume to $15.64 billion, this could signal a classic ‘dip-buying’ opportunity.

Technical indicators are turning bullish: the MACD has flipped positive, the RSI is moving upwards, ETH/BTC is in the green, and buy orders dominate perpetual contracts.

These factors suggest $1,750 could be a local bottom for ETH, with strong rebound potential.

ETH price
Source: Coinalyze (ETH/USDT)

However, a bull run is still premature. For FOMO to kick in, ETH needs to hold this pattern in the coming days. With high-risk sentiment, losing support remains a real possibility.

Ethereum’s network fees have dropped to a five-year low of $608K, down from $18M during the November 2024 rally—signaling weak demand. This aligns with ETH’s 53% price drop in the same period.

With multiple bearish signals and sharp pullbacks, ETH needs stronger fundamentals and a key resistance breakout. Without them, holding its current price may be a challenge.

Breaking THIS level: The security signal for ETH

Analysts highlight $2,100 as a critical resistance Ethereum must reclaim to sustain a bullish breakout. Failure to hold above this level could trigger a deeper correction.

AMBCrypto’s analysis shows that breaching this barrier would push 12.36 million ETH into profit, putting $26 billion at risk.

ETH
Source: IntoTheBlock

Despite bullish technicals, weak demand and the absence of a supply shock make reclaiming this level uncertain. In fact, the key test isn’t just breaking $2,100 – but holding above it.

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Ritika Gupta

Journalist

Ritika Gupta is a coin-based journalist at AMBCrypto who focuses on how economic and political trends impact cryptocurrencies. A social sciences graduate from Gargi College, she reports on AI, DeFi, Web3, and blockchain, using her hands-on experience to turn complex crypto developments into clear, practical insights for readers.

AMBCrypto was founded in 2018 with a mission to simplify and bring the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news to our readers. We have quickly grown into the digital news source for an emerging generation of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, reaching more than a million readers on a monthly basis, across the globe.