Ethereum Plunges 29% Weekly, Falls Below $2,000 as Early Rebound Signals Appear

Published at 2026-02-06 19:46:18

Ethereum plunged almost 29% over the last week, slipping beneath the $2,000 mark and marking its lowest price in about nine months. The move underscores broad weakness across crypto markets and has pressured risk sentiment among traders and holders. Liquidity and derivatives desks have seen heightened activity as participants adjust positions to the sharp drawdown.

Despite the sell-off, early rebound signals have emerged — short-term buying interest and technical oversold readings are producing modest upticks. That said, any recovery looks tentative: market watchers will be focused on whether $2,000 can act as support, if trading volume lifts to confirm a rally, and how macro headlines influence flows. Investors are advised to manage risk and monitor on-chain and market indicators for confirmation before assuming a sustained turnaround.

Share on:

Related news

Vitalik Draws Line Between ‘Real DeFi’ and Centralized Yield Stablecoins

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed alternative stablecoin designs aimed at decentralizing risk, distinguishing them from centralized yield-bearing stablecoins. His framing pushes builders to prioritize on-chain transparency and permissionless mechanisms.

Published at 2026-02-09 12:31:29
MegaETH Mainnet Launches Today; MEGA Token Release Deferred

MegaETH's Layer 2 mainnet goes live today, but reports say the MEGA token will not be released until the project meets specified milestones. The holdback is framed as a risk-management step to prioritize security and readiness over immediate token distribution.

Published at 2026-02-09 10:15:21
Strike Widens Margin Call Window on Bitcoin Loans Amid Volatility

Strike has lengthened the margin call recovery window and adjusted loan-to-value limits for its bitcoin-backed loans. The moves are intended to give borrowers more time to restore collateral as crypto markets remain volatile.

Published at 2026-02-07 22:45:11
Ripple at White House as Musk Backs DOGE and BTC Manipulation Claims Loom

Ripple joined fintech and banking leaders at the White House while fresh claims of Bitcoin manipulation, Elon Musk’s renewed support for Dogecoin, and reports of Vitalik selling ETH drove market chatter.

Published at 2026-02-07 15:45:10
ENS Unveils ENSv2, Moves From Its Layer 2 Back to Ethereum Mainnet

ENS announced ENSv2 will launch directly on Ethereum mainnet and the project will discontinue its Layer 2. The shift is presented as a move to strengthen security and composability with Ethereum's base layer.

Published at 2026-02-07 06:00:18