Ethereum rebounds above 2,000 dollars as doubts linger over the recovery

Saturday 07 - 13:40

By: Dakir Madiha

Ethereum rebounds above 2,000 dollars as doubts linger over the recovery

Ethereum climbed back above the 2,000 dollar threshold on Saturday February 7 2026, marking an eleven percent rebound from its lowest levels in nearly ten months. The move followed a bruising week in which the world’s second largest cryptocurrency slid to around 1,740 dollars, wiping out gains accumulated since May 2025 and triggering billions of dollars in forced liquidations across digital asset markets.

Market analysts say the rebound has been driven mainly by short position buybacks and rapid portfolio repositioning rather than fresh organic demand in spot markets. This dynamic has fueled debate among traders over whether the move signals the start of a sustainable reversal or represents a temporary relief rally within a broader downtrend.

According to a market update published on Binance Square, Ethereum shifted from a phase of bearish continuation into a short term recovery, largely powered by the unwinding of short positions and renewed demand following widespread capitulation. After touching the 1,740 dollar zone, prices formed a higher low and quickly recovered the 1,950 and 2,000 dollar levels, suggesting strong tactical buying pressure.

The wider cryptocurrency market mirrored this pattern. Bitcoin rebounded above 70,000 dollars after briefly dipping close to 60,000. Data from Coinglass showed total liquidations surged to 2.67 billion dollars within twenty four hours during the sell off, with long positions accounting for the vast majority of losses. At the same time, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunged to an extreme fear reading of five, its lowest level since the index was created in June 2023, reflecting intense market anxiety.

Despite the rebound, technical analysts caution that the broader trend remains fragile. CryptoTicker highlights immediate resistance for Ethereum between 2,050 and 2,100 dollars, with a more formidable barrier in the 2,200 to 2,230 dollar range, which previously marked a key breakdown zone. Failure to consolidate above 2,050 dollars and convert former resistance into support could open the door to a renewed slide toward 1,810 dollars or lower.

Technical analysts at TapBit identify the 2,000 to 2,050 dollar area as a critical level combining a psychological round number and a prior swing low that bullish traders must defend. The daily relative strength index remains deeply oversold between 25 and 35, a zone historically associated with reversals, although momentum indicators can remain stretched during capitulation driven events.

On chain data also point to a divergence between retail sentiment and large holder behavior. While smaller investors have expressed renewed optimism on social platforms following the rebound, major holders have remained cautious. Analysis shows early accumulation attempts by large wallets earlier in the week were quickly unwound when prices failed to hold, underscoring lingering uncertainty.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee noted that since 2018 Ethereum has experienced seven declines of sixty percent or more, with sharper drops often followed by faster rebounds. Even so, this historical pattern offers limited reassurance to investors watching the asset trade more than fifty percent below its 2025 highs. For now, Binance Square summed up the prevailing mood by describing the move as a recovery within a broader bearish trend rather than a confirmed trend reversal.