Ethereum Price Prediction – ETH Eyes $3,000 as Market Rally Pushes Price to Key Resistance

Highlights:

• Ethereum’s rebound as Bitcoin leads the broader market higher
• Ethereum is now trading at a critical resistance after an intraday rally
• Breach of resistance could see Ethereum rally to $3000 short term

Ethereum (ETH) has made a substantial rebound today, a reflection of the strong intraday rally across the market. In the last 24 hours, ETH has gained by 8% to trade at $2053.92. Ethereum trading volumes have also shot up intraday. They currently stand at $31.02 billion, up by $63.29 billion in the day.

Ethereum’s rising volumes alongside a strong price surge are an indicator that buyers are coming back. This is a reflection of the rising bullish momentum across the market, as Bitcoin uplifts the broader market in a relief rally. Looking ahead, there is every indication that ETH could be headed much higher in the short term.

Alpha-Seeking Capital Could Send Ethereum Higher

One of the key factors likely to push Ethereum higher is the fact that capital appears to be turning alpha. Since 2025, Bitcoin has mostly been pumping alone, but dumps were followed by more downside for altcoins. However, the price action since yesterday, February 25, is that a major rally has followed Bitcoin’s pump in altcoins. Ethereum, in particular, has shown some pretty remarkable strength as it outperforms Bitcoin intraday. This indicates that if Bitcoin rallies towards $70k, alpha-seeking capital could push ETH even higher in the short term.

everyone keeps saying "relief bounce" but nobody's noticing ETH up 7.5%, ADA up 8.8%, LINK up 7.7%… all outpacing BTC's 3.7%

this isn't relief. this is rotation 🧵

— Michael Burrz 💹🧲 (@michaelburrz) February 26, 2026

Meta’s Decision On Stablecoins A Plus for Ethereum

Ethereum could also sustain momentum due to the latest news coming from Meta. The company is supposedly rolling out stablecoin payments in H2 of 2026. The company noted that it will not be launching its own stablecoin but instead will use existing ones. This is a big deal for all cryptocurrencies that anchor stablecoins.

Ethereum, being one of the most prominent players in this space, could see its value surge exponentially going into the future. That’s because, as the demand for stablecoins rises, the demand for Ethereum will also go up due to fee payments.

Meta is preparing to integrate payments in stablecoins into its entire ecosystem.

If social platforms start using stablecoins en masse, it will no longer be just a cryptocurrency it will be a global settlement level.

But when payments are integrated into social media, the data… pic.twitter.com/867dTR7D8O

— sqd (@0xsqd) February 25, 2026

More ETH Staking Positively Affects Demand

Ethereum is also being pushed higher by recent news emerging from the Ethereum Foundation. The Ethereum Foundation announced a roadmap to stake up to 70k Ethereum. This is a big deal in terms of reducing the amount of Ethereum in circulation. Multiple organisations are also increasingly buying ETH, not for pure speculation, but also for staking.

As staking increasingly becomes the norm, the amount of Ethereum in circulation could also shrink over time. Investors who understand demand and supply expect this price action to push Ethereum higher going into the future, and are taking advantage of the recent price dip. This not only supports the price from further downside, but could also trigger exponential price growth as the broader market recovers. 

Expectations Around Clarity Act Could Send Ethereum Higher

Investors are also likely coming into Ethereum in anticipation of positive news about the Clarity Act. The Senate is expected to have a discussion today, February 26, on the cryptocurrency bill. At the same time, there is a growing market expectation that the Clarity Act could be actualised in April.

The Clarity Act is expected to pave the way for an injection of over $2 trillion into cryptocurrencies. Since institutional capital now tends to rotate around Bitcoin and Ethereum, expectations around the bill could keep ETH in an uptrend. This could continue until April, and if the bill passes, Ethereum could rally to new highs in a short time.

🇺🇸 Patrick Witt : believes the president will sign the Clarity Act into law by April 3rd✍️

Patrick McHenry, Patrick Witt, and Tyler Williams discuss the future of digital assets and suggest a potential April 3rd signing for the Clarity Act. pic.twitter.com/tEz6Yjx9ku

— 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) February 3, 2026

Technical Analysis – ETH Rebound Fails At Key Resistance

Ethereum made a strong bullish reversal off the $1828.9 support yesterday, February 25. However, the rally failed to push the price through the upper range resistance at $2110.3.

This means Ethereum is likely to continue consolidating until there is a significant catalyst, either up or down. If there is an upside catalyst for ETH and the price pushes through $2110.3, a rally to $3013.3. However, if bears take control and the price drops through the $1828.9 support, a correction to $1500 could follow. With the broader market in a rebound, a rally to $3013.3 is more likely.