ETH tests $2,500 resistance as Binance buying pressure shifts
Ethereum (ETH)
ambcrypto.com reports Ethereum is testing critical resistance near $2,500 after expanding from a major accumulation zone. Exchange reserves are falling, indicating ongoing accumulation by investors. The Coinbase Premium Index remains near zero, suggesting U.S. investor demand is weaker than on Binance. Historically, positive premium readings have preceded bull runs, with the last such period occurring in October. The current investor price sits around $1,700, a level that previously triggered decisive rallies. A breakout past the $2,466 swing high could signal a trend shift, while a drop below $2,000 would suggest the long-term trend remains unchanged.
What Whalio's data showed
Binance spot order flow for ETH, measured when this story was published on 26 August 2026.
The 1-hour buy ratio stands at 59.2%, significantly higher than the 24-hour ratio of 45.7%, indicating a recent surge in buying pressure. This shift is reflected in the 1-hour volume delta of +$9,416,780, contrasting with the 24-hour delta of -$71,475,879. While the 4-hour delta is slightly positive at +$828,030, the negative 24-hour cumulative difference of -$25,101,468 shows that selling pressure dominated over the full day. The disparity between the short-term aggressive buying and the longer-term net outflow suggests that bulls are currently active but have not yet sustained dominance. Traders are watching for a decisive move past the $2,466 supply zone to confirm if this short-term momentum will continue.