Three reasons why Ether price rallies fizzle near $2.4K

CoinTelegraph5/7/2026Updated 5/7/2026
Three reasons why Ether price rallies fizzle near $2.4K
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Ether rallies are abruptly capped at $2,400 and multiple data points suggest this pattern will remain in play for the foreseeable future....

Key takeaways

  • 1Ether rallies are capped at $2,400 as DEX volumes fell 53% and DApp revenue declined 49% in six months.
  • 2Bitmine, ETH's largest public holder, faces $1.4 billion in unrealized losses on $12.2 billion acquisition.
  • 3Solana and Hyperliquid combined capture 42% DApp revenue market share despite Ethereum's six times larger total value locked.

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ETH's stagnation below $2,400 reflects weakening onchain fundamentals and institutional confidence, directly impacting Indian retail investors holding or considering Ether positions amid fierce blockchain competition and security concerns.

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