Will $2,020 Be the Tipping Point That Decides Ethereum’s Fate and Close the Gates of Hell for Retail Investors?

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Ethereum (ETH) has reached a critical technical crossroads ahead of breaking a major resistance line, standing at a pivotal moment that could signal a historic rally if the breakout succeeds or a steep correction if it fails.

According to cryptocurrency outlet NewsBTC on February 17 (local time), Ethereum recently confirmed strong support near its latest low of $1,928 and has been showing a gradual recovery. NewsBTC senior market analyst Aayush Jindal noted that Ethereum is attempting a technical rebound, having surpassed the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the decline from the $2,101 high to the $1,928 low. The market is currently consolidating above the $1,950 support level as buyers gather strength and seek the next directional move.

From a technical standpoint, Ethereum faces significant barriers at the $2,020 resistance level and the 100-hour simple moving average. Jindal warned that failure to decisively break above $2,020 or the 50% Fibonacci retracement level could trigger another downturn. This zone represents a short-term inflection point and an area of concentrated selling pressure, suggesting that as long as the price remains below resistance, it may struggle to escape the shadow of a bearish trend.

If an upside breakout materializes, Ethereum’s first target is projected at $2,035. A move beyond the key resistance at $2,060 could open the path toward $2,120, followed by further gains to $2,150 and $2,185. Jindal added that once Ethereum clears the $2,120 level, a sharper profit-taking phase could emerge within days, potentially accelerating the bullish trend in earnest.

Conversely, if Ethereum fails to reclaim the $2,020 resistance, the decline could deepen starting from the $1,970 support level. Should the ascending trendline support around $1,940 collapse, the price is likely to retreat toward $1,880 and $1,820. Jindal emphasized that if the final psychological support at $1,780 breaks, short-term recovery momentum would be completely lost, raising the risk of a prolonged correction phase.

Technical indicators show the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) gaining momentum in bullish territory, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains above the 50 level, signaling positive momentum. Whether current support holds and when resistance is breached are expected to serve as decisive signals shaping liquidity flows across the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Investors are advised to closely monitor real-time chart movements and adopt conservative capital management strategies in preparation for unprecedented volatility.

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