- Ethereum gas fees have spiked with the current market rally, indicating high block demand.
- Ethereum has rallied, gaining 10 percent in the last 24 hours and moving closer to the $1,850 level and eyeing $2,000.
The recent market-wide recovery, led by Bitcoin (BTC) briefly reaching $35,000, appears to have reignited a risk-on sentiment among meme coin traders. These traders often focus on tokens with strong social appeal rather than their underlying technology.
During the same period, Ethereum gas fees surged from 9 gwei to over 45 gwei, indicating increased demand for block space. Gwei is a tiny unit of Ethereum (ETH), equivalent to one billionth of an ETH.
Gas fees represent the charges Ethereum users pay to ensure their transactions get included in the next block by network validators. Validators prioritize transactions with higher fees, leading to significant fees on popular tokens, sometimes reaching thousands of dollars.
In the last 24 hours, some of this year’s popular meme coins, such as pepecoin (PEPE), saw significant surges, with gains of up to 40 percent. Another token, HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu (trading under the BITCOIN ticker), experienced a 39% increase, while SPX6900 (SPX) jumped by as much as 25 percent.
These tokens bear tickers resembling Bitcoin and the U.S. stock index S&P500 but collectively boast a market capitalization exceeding $120 million, demonstrating the strong appeal that humor-driven tokens hold in certain corners of the crypto market.
In the past, speculative frenzies surrounding less reputable cryptocurrencies have often foreshadowed significant market peaks or bearish turnarounds in Bitcoin.
Ethereum Price Can Rally to $2,000
Along with a strong bullish rush, the Ethereum (ETH) price has also rallied by 10 percent in the last 24 hours moving closer to the $1,850 level. With yesterday’s move, the ETH price has also surged past its crucial resistance of $1,745 opening the gates to a further rally to $2,000.
Maintaining open buy orders is likely to bolster momentum for a 12.25 percent breakout, potentially reaching $1,958. Subsequent to this breakout, an anticipated surge in trading volume is expected as traders seek to establish new positions in Ethereum beyond the neckline resistance.
With a Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading of 75, Ethereum’s price is poised to sustain its upward trend. Nevertheless, caution is advised due to the potential for oversold conditions, which could prompt traders to sell Ether for profit-taking or capital protection.
The Money Flow Index (MFI) favors the bulls, tracking the flow of money in and out of the market. A persistent increase in MFI, currently at a strength of 76, suggests that buyers are firmly in control of the upward trend.
MFI, at a strength of 76, remains below the oversold territory, indicating room for further growth. Achieving a price level above $2,000 could be a game-changing catalyst for Ethereum bulls, potentially kickstarting a much-anticipated bull run for the token.
Despite the prolonged crypto bear market, investors have retained their interest in DeFi (Decentralized Finance) products within the Ethereum ecosystem. According to Defi Llama’s data, the total value locked in this ecosystem stands at $21.27 billion. In the last 24 hours, the ecosystem saw an influx of $45 million, generating $1.49 million in revenue.
