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<a href="https://investment-policy.com/eth-usd/">Ethereum</a> at $2,100 as Vitalik denies selling: rebound next?

Ethereum traded near $2,100 on May 26, according to crypto.news price data. 

Summary

  • Ethereum hovered near $2,100 as traders watched $2,000 support and $2,400 resistance again this week.
  • Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation will sell less ETH under its leaner long-term plan.
  • Ali Martinez warned a weekly close below $1,850 could open lower Ethereum accumulation tiers ahead.

The token’s price decreased by 0.12% in the last 24 hours and by 1.7% over the past week. It was traded at a volume of $9.72 billion, giving it a market value of $253.25 billion.

Throughout the day, Ethereum’s price fluctuated between $2,080 and $2,140. This kept it within the $2,000 to $2,100 range, a key level traders have been monitoring since the recent price dip.

As I’ve been analyzing the recent data, the short-term indicators suggest the market still lacks strong upward momentum. The Awesome Oscillator currently reads at -153.30, which indicates that sellers are still dominating the trend. I also observed that the Chaikin Money Flow is slightly negative at -0.04, suggesting a small amount of money is flowing out of the market rather than a significant influx of investment.

Trading volume was around 46,840, which is relatively normal compared to previous sharp drops. This suggests we haven’t seen a rush of panicked selling yet. If the price goes back up to between $2,300 and $2,400, that would be a positive sign. However, if it falls below $2,000, we could see further price declines.

Vitalik Buterin denies selling Ethereum

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin joined the conversation about the market after analyst Ali Martinez shared a price prediction, titled “I’m NOT selling Ethereum!” Martinez connected the potential price movement to Buterin’s recent statements regarding the Ethereum Foundation’s plans.

— Ali Charts (@alicharts) May 26, 2026

As crypto.news reported earlier, Vitalik Buterin stated that the Ethereum Foundation is focusing on its long-term health rather than expanding its work. The foundation also plans to sell fewer ETH, as it concentrates on key areas like privacy, security, open access, and the core development of the Ethereum protocol.

As a researcher tracking Ethereum, I’ve learned that the Foundation currently holds around 0.16% of all ETH in circulation. Importantly, they see themselves as just one component of the larger Ethereum ecosystem, not as the central authority controlling everything.

Throughout May, Ethereum traders have been carefully monitoring the Ethereum Foundation’s financial activity. The foundation recently removed 21,270 ETH from Lido staking and, on May 1st, sold 10,000 ETH to BitMine for an average of $2,292.

Analysts watch $1,850 support and $2,400 resistance

According to Ali Martinez, Ethereum hasn’t been able to rise back to a key price level that’s been important for several years, and this level coincides with its 200-week moving average. He believes $1,850 is the crucial price to watch.

The analyst cautioned that if the price falls below $1,850 this week, it could lead to further declines, potentially reaching $1,560 and then $1,070. However, these lower price levels are seen as opportunities to buy, not as signals to sell.

Ali also pointed out that Ethereum’s price dropping to $1,850 aligns with a key technical level. Historically, Ethereum hasn’t stayed below this level for very long. He believes this suggests that if the price falls below $1,850, it could be a good opportunity to gradually buy more Ethereum over time.

The initial investment plan divided funds into price tiers: 20% at $1,850, 20% at $1,560, 20% at $1,230, 30% at $1,080, and 10% at $830. For this plan to remain valid, Ethereum needed to first rise above its 200-week Simple Moving Average, around $2,500, and then exceed the 50-week Simple Moving Average near $3,100.

Looking at Ethereum’s recent performance, I observed some strong resistance around the $2,400 mark earlier this month. My analysis indicated significant sell orders clustered there were capping potential gains. Simultaneously, I identified $2,200 as a crucial support level that needed to hold to prevent further declines.

Low volatility leaves ETH waiting for direction

According to CryptoQuant’s Arab Chain, Ethereum’s price swings on Binance have recently become very calm, reaching their lowest point since the beginning of 2023. Ethereum was trading around $2,100 at the time.

Just because prices aren’t fluctuating much doesn’t mean they’re definitely going up or down. It usually means traders are hesitant and waiting for a stronger indication of which way the market will go. After a period of little price movement, significant changes can happen rapidly as trading activity picks up.

CW noted that large Coinbase traders, often called “whales,” were creating a temporary barrier to price increases around $2,400. However, these whales weren’t actually selling their holdings, but rather exerting pressure on the price. This means the $2,400 level remains a key area to watch if the price tries to go up.

Large Ethereum holders (whales) are creating a barrier of sell orders around $2,400. While it looks like these whales are trying to sell, they’re mainly just creating downward pressure on the price without actually offloading their holdings.

— CW (@CW8900) May 26, 2026

If the price clearly breaks above $2,400, it could signal a weakening of selling pressure and potentially lead to a rise towards $2,500. This move would also align with a bullish signal identified by Ali Martinez, near the 200-week Simple Moving Average.

If the price of Ethereum falls below $2,000, traders might start looking to buy again around $1,850. If the price stays below $1,850 at the end of the week, it could confirm a downward trend and suggest prices might fall further.

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2026-05-26 10:15