Ethereum (ETH) surged past the critical $1,800 mark on Saturday, fueled by a powerful wave of institutional interest and its first weekly inflows into spot Ether ETFs since February. The resurgence in buying activity signals a potential shift in sentiment and a bullish setup for the second-largest cryptocurrency.

ETH ETFs Post Best Weekly Inflows in Months

According to SoSoValue data, Ethereum ETFs recorded $104.1 million in net inflows on Friday alone — their highest daily inflow since February 4. This brought the weekly inflow total to $157.1 million, marking the most aggressive net buying activity ETH ETFs have seen in nearly three months.

Institutional appetite for Ethereum appears to have reignited following a week of political and regulatory shifts. Notably, President Trump's softened stance on the US-China trade war and the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) contributed to a more favorable outlook for the crypto market.

Atkins, known for his crypto-friendly views, reassured the industry during an SEC crypto roundtable on Friday, promising a “reasonable and targeted” approach to digital asset regulation. The market is hopeful that Atkins' leadership will lead to more progressive crypto policies, particularly regarding staking permissions for ETH ETF issuers like Fidelity, Grayscale, 21Shares, and Bitwise.

Analysts predict that if ETF issuers gain approval to include staking rewards, it could supercharge demand for ETH, setting the stage for a sustained rally.

Ethereum’s Technical Outlook: Poised for Breakout?

Ethereum has absorbed $45.18 million in futures liquidations over the past 24 hours, per Coinglass data — including $15.37 million in long positions and $29.82 million in shorts. The surge in liquidation activity reflects heightened volatility and underscores the battle around the $1,800 level.

ETH is now testing the key $1,800 resistance zone and the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) after multiple rejections earlier in the week. Three consecutive small-bodied candlesticks near $1,800 highlight indecision among bulls and bears — but a firm daily close above this barrier could signal the start of a major uptrend.

Should ETH confirm a breakout above $1,800, it would likely target the $2,100 resistance level next. Conversely, a rejection could send ETH back toward the $1,688 support zone, with a risk of sliding further toward a descending trendline that dates back to March 25.

Momentum Indicators Flash Bullish Signs

Encouragingly, momentum indicators are tilting in favor of the bulls.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains above the neutral 50 level, suggesting buyers are regaining control.

The Awesome Oscillator (AO) has flipped above its midline for the first time in 2025, signaling the emergence of bullish momentum.

However, the Stochastic Oscillator (Stoch) currently sits in the overbought region, hinting at the possibility of a short-term pullback before any sustained rally.

Final Thoughts: Ethereum's Recovery Gathers Pace

With ETH reclaiming $1,800, ETF inflows rebounding sharply, and regulatory winds potentially turning in crypto’s favor, Ethereum is positioned at a pivotal moment.

A decisive breakout above current resistance could unlock the next leg of the recovery rally, while a broader improvement in the U.S. regulatory landscape could act as a major catalyst heading into the second half of 2025.

For now, all eyes remain on whether Ethereum can confirm its strength above $1,800 — and whether the ETF-driven momentum can carry it toward the $2,100 milestone.

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