Ethereum might look quiet on the surface right now, holding within the $2,100–$2,200 range… But underneath that calm price action, something is building. On-chain activity has been picking up significantly, with daily transactions climbing to yearly highs. A lot of this is coming from DeFi activity and the continued expansion of Layer 2 solutions. That alone says a lot about usage. At the same time, more ETH is being locked away. Over 30% of the total supply is now staked, which reflects growing long-term confidence from holders who are not looking to sell anytime soon. In the derivatives market, sentiment is also starting to shift. Buy pressure is gradually gaining strength, showing a more optimistic outlook from traders. So while price may not be making aggressive moves yet, the foundation is quietly strengthening. And historically, this kind of phase… steady accumulation, rising activity, and improving sentiment… often comes before expansion. For now, it’s less about rushing in and more about paying close attention to what’s developing. #GateSquareAprilPostingChallenge

#我的周末交易计划 Did the market cool off after non-farm payrolls? Veteran traders teach you how to profit in volatility Folks, did you see that big drop after non-farm payrolls? BTC dropped straight from 70k to 66k, with several billion liquidated across the network, many people got wiped out. Don’t panic, I’ve seen this kind of market many times, let me share some real talk. What’s the current market situation? In one sentence: The rate hike expectations are back, short-term is just oscillating and bottoming out. Above: 69k-70k is a big mountain, lots of trapped positions, hard to break through. Below: 65k-66k is a critical short-term level, if broken, look for support at 60k-63k. How to play this kind of market? Remember these 3 tips 1. Don’t chase highs, don’t bottom-fish, sell high and buy low Right now is range-bound, don’t expect a one-way trend. If it dips near 66,000, dare to add small positions; if it rises near 69k, dare to sell. Don’t be greedy, take some profit and run, small gains add up. 2. Only trade mainstream coins, stay away from shitcoins In chaotic times, BTC and ETH are the safest. Those messy altcoins, highly volatile and easily manipulated by whales, a single negative event can wipe them out—stay away! 3. Avoid leverage if you can That non-farm drop was a lesson—high leverage longs got wiped out instantly. With big swings now, leverage is suicide. If you want to play, keep positions small, or trade spot with very low leverage—saving your skin is the priority. A final heartfelt message The market isn’t short of opportunities, just afraid you lack capital. Control your positions, stick to stop-losses, don’t operate blindly. Patience in solitude is what keeps you safe in prosperity.

April 10, 2026 Ethereum Market Analysis and Contract Strategy Recommendations 1. Multi-timeframe Technical Analysis Weekly Level: Long-term trend is bearish, short-term rebound - Trend: The weekly chart is in a bottoming oscillation zone after declining from a high of 4957. Although there has been a recent rebound, it remains below the long-term moving average (MA60: 2894), indicating a bear market rebound or consolidation phase. - Moving Averages: Price has just broken above MA5 (2113) and MA7 (2063), which is a short-term positive signal, suggesting weakening downward momentum and signs of stabilization. - MACD: Although still below the zero line, the green bars are shortening, and the fast and slow lines are flattening, implying that the long-term downward momentum is waning. Daily Level: Bullish alignment, trend turning stronger - Trend: The daily trend is very critical. Price has broken through previous consolidation levels and is holding above all short-term moving averages (MA5, MA7, MA10, MA20). MA5 (2220) has formed a golden cross with MA20 (2113), a clear short-term bullish signal. - Pattern: A smooth upward trend has emerged, with higher lows. - MACD: Bullish crossover above the zero line with increasing red bars, indicating that the bullish force is dominating the daily trend. 4-hour Level: High-level consolidation, building momentum for breakout - Trend: Price remains above 2200 with oscillation, with moving averages in a bullish arrangement (MA5 > MA10 > MA20). - Key Point: Price is around 2244, attempting to break previous high resistance. As long as it does not fall below MA20 (2213), the short-term bullish pattern remains intact. - MACD: The fast and slow lines are close above the zero line with weak red bars, indicating a consolidation phase within an uptrend, with a choice of direction pending. 1-hour Level: Short-term correction, strong support - Trend: The 1-hour chart shows a correction after falling from 2273. Moving averages are intertwined, with MA5 and MA10 flattening, indicating an unclear short-term direction and sideways consolidation. - Support: Dense moving average support in the 2230 - 2240 range. - MACD: Slight fluctuations near the zero line with no clear momentum, confirming the sideways view. 2. Overall Market Outlook General conclusion: Slightly bullish consolidation. - Long-term (weekly): Still bottoming out, don’t expect a V-shaped surge, but the worst may be over. - Mid-term (daily): Currently the strongest cycle, the daily bullish trend continues, likely testing resistance at 2300 - 2350. - Short-term (4H/1H): In a sideways consolidation after an uptrend, digesting profit-taking, with a high probability of continuation of the daily upward trend after consolidation. 3. Today’s Contract Strategy Recommendations Based on the “bullish daily outlook with short-term correction for recharging,” the core strategy today is to buy on dips and be cautious about chasing highs. Strategy A: Main Strategy — Buy on dips (recommended) - Entry Logic: Enter on retracements on the 1-hour or 4-hour charts, aligning with the strong daily trend. - Entry Points: - First Entry: 2230 - 2235 (near the 4-hour MA20, also the lower boundary of the 1-hour oscillation box). - Second Entry (averaging down): 2215 - 2220 (support at daily MA5, strong support). - Stop Loss: Break below 2200 (a confirmed break of the 4-hour key support, indicating a trend reversal). - Take Profit Targets: - First target: 2265 (near previous high). - Second target: 2290 - 2300 (psychological and weekly resistance levels). Strategy B: Auxiliary Strategy — Breakout chase - Entry Logic: If the market is very strong, directly volume-break above the oscillation upper boundary. - Conditions: 1-hour or 4-hour candlestick closes firmly above 2275 with increased volume. - Operation: Light position chasing longs. - Stop Loss: 2260. - Target: Up to 2320. Strategy C: Aggressive shorting (high risk, only for very short-term) - Entry Logic: If price faces resistance around 2270-2273 (long upper shadow) with MACD showing divergence. - Operation: Light short position, betting on a short-term correction. - Stop Loss: 2280. - Target: Revisit 2245 - 2250. 4. Risk Tips - Bitcoin Correlation: Cryptocurrency markets are highly correlated. When trading ETH, monitor BTC’s movement closely. If BTC suddenly drops sharply, ETH long strategies should be immediately stopped or paused. - Volume: The current consolidation requires volume to break through. If the rise is with decreasing volume, it may be a trap for false signals. - News: Watch out for tonight’s Federal Reserve speeches or major crypto news. Summary: The main idea today is to buy near 2230 $2240 , with tight stop-losses, aiming for continuation of the daily upward trend.