Ethereum Weekly View: Structure Over Noise

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January 24, 2026

We evaluate Ethereum on a weekly framework, consistent with how institutional desks approach position management. Daily price action generates noise; weekly closes reveal structure.

The pullback into November 2025, when prices reached the $2,700–$3,000 range, marked the completion of a major corrective phase. Our on-chain cost-basis analysis and institutional flow data support treating that low as the cycle trough. The January weakness represents a normal consolidation within a larger advancing structure.

Structural Levels

Our roadmap is defined by three zones derived from realized price data, cost-basis clustering, and institutional positioning:

$2,700–$2,800 | Structural Floor (Cycle Low Zone)

Long-term cost basis and accumulation band where realized price and multi-year buyer cost have clustered. On-chain data shows long-term holders adding at these levels, not distributing. A sustained weekly close above this zone keeps the broader bull structure intact.

$3,000–$3,200 | Intermediate Pivot Zone

Current trading battlefield with repeated defense of $3,000–$3,100 and heavy flow concentration around $3,200. Reclaiming and holding above $3,200–$3,300 would confirm the correction is complete and the next leg higher is underway.

$3,600–$4,000 | Upside Target Band (Q1 2026)

Initial targets at $3,400–$3,800, extending to $3,800–$4,000 if $3,400 flips to support. This scenario is supported by improving on-chain activity, clearer regulatory framework, and favorable liquidity conditions.

Q1 2026 Base Case

Ethereum is either in, or is close to entering, the next advancing leg of this cycle. If $3,000 continues to hold and the market establishes above $3,200–$3,300, we see a path toward the $3,600–$4,000 range over the coming weeks.

Scenario Framework

Consolidation: If ETH remains range-bound between $2,700 and $3,200, the bullish structure stays intact with timing of the advance pushed out.

Invalidation: A sustained weekly close below $2,700 would signal that November was not the cycle low. In that case, we reduce risk and wait for a new base to form.

Summary

The structure is intact. We're watching $3,200 for confirmation of the next leg higher and $2,700 as our line in the sand. The math points to Ethereum being near the start of its next advance.

Disclaimer: This document represents the views and analysis of Patriot Advisory Group and Quantum. It is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security or asset. Cryptocurrency and digital asset investments carry significant risks, including the potential for complete loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions.