While Ethereum (ETH) has posted impressive gains of 37.7% over the past month, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization still remains over 33% below its June 2024 levels. However, recent technical and on-chain indicators suggest that ETH may be on the verge of a significant breakout.
In a post on X earlier today, crypto trader Merlijn The Trader highlighted a potentially bullish development on the Ethereum monthly chart. According to Merlijn, ETH has printed a Morning Star candlestick pattern – often regarded as a strong bullish reversal signal.
For the uninitiated, the Morning Star is a bullish reversal pattern that appears after a downtrend, signaling a potential shift to upward momentum. It consists of a large bearish candle, a small candle showing indecision, and a strong bullish candle that closes well into the first candle’s body.
Beyond technical indicators, Ethereum is also seeing growing interest from institutional investors. A recent CoinShares report revealed that global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw $286 million in net inflows during the week ending May 30. Ethereum-based ETPs were a key contributor to this trend.
To recall, Ethereum staking involves locking up ETH to help secure the Ethereum network and validate transactions, a core part of its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. In return, stakers earn rewards, typically paid out in ETH, for participating in network operations.
