Ethereum price prediction is dropping as its order-book depth has fallen to 35–45% of Bitcoin’s. Ethereum trades at $2,725, up 1% over 24 hours, while BTC is at $86,300, up 1.4%. The issue is not simply weaker Ethereum liquidity: Bitcoin’s books have deepened as Ethereum’s have remained flat.

CoinGecko analysis across eight major centralized exchanges puts ETH median depth at $13–14 million. Bitcoin’s median depth is $29 million on bids and $37 million on asks, with that depth measured around 0.15% from mid-price. Binance leads for both assets; MEXC is a pronounced outlier at about $450,000.

Meanwhile, the wider market is firmer: total capitalization rose about 1% to $3.01 trillion, and Bitcoin briefly tested $87,000. For ETH, the liquidity gap matters most when volatility forces larger orders through thinner books; price levels now determine whether its recovery can attract follow-through.

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Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Hit $3,000 This Week?
ETH is near $2,725, but remains below the $2,775 resistance. Support sits near $2,645, and the tape is constructive but not decisive.
Bitcoin’s $87,000–$87,400 resistance zone is the near-term test; a sustained break could support the market’s $90,000 BTC target. ETH has lagged, and its own upside case depends on holding $2,645 and reclaiming $2,775 before $3,000 becomes a credible objective.
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The market has focused on Bitcoin’s resistance test, while ETH leverage and spot demand offer another lens on whether price gains have durable backing.
Bull case: ETH holds $2,645, clears $2,775, and improves relative strength; $3,000 comes into view. Base case: price consolidates around $2,700 while Bitcoin’s breakout attempt sets the tone. Invalidation: a decisive loss of $2,645 weakens the recovery and raises downside risk.
Thin depth can amplify moves in either direction. Keep the levels in focus.
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ETH’s recovery gives holders a reason to stay engaged, but thinner books limit how comfortably large orders can be executed, particularly during volatility. If the move stalls below resistance, the search for exposure may extend beyond established assets. That is a trade-off, not a guarantee of better returns.
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