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by Soumen Datta
February 6, 2026

Ethereum trades below $2,000 despite record network activity. Chart levels, flows, and data show how low ETH could still fall.
Ethereum can still fall toward the $1,500 to $1,800 range if selling pressure continues and demand remains weak. ETH is trading below $2,000 after losing about 30% over the last seven days. This drop is happening even as the Ethereum network records its highest activity level to date, creating a clear gap between usage and price.
On the 4-hour chart, ETH remains in a firm downtrend. Price has broken below the $2,000 support zone and has failed to reclaim it on multiple attempts.

Momentum indicators confirm continued weakness.
Oversold readings alone do not signal a reversal. In past drawdowns, ETH has stayed oversold for extended periods while liquidity continued to exit the market.
Several price levels stand out based on historical trading activity and liquidation data.
Liquidation risk remains active between $1,509 and $1,800. A move into this range could trigger forced selling from leveraged positions, increasing downside volatility.
Ethereum is currently experiencing its most active phase on-chain.
According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum Transfer Count, measured by a 14-day moving average, reached a record 1.1 million this month. Transfer count refers to the total number of token movements on the network and is often used as a proxy for usage.
This data points to strong network adoption. However, price is driven by capital flows, not usage alone.
Retail demand has declined sharply. Many traders are closing positions instead of opening new ones. This shift is visible in the derivatives market, where futures open interest dropped to $25.4 billion from $26.3 billion in a single day.
High activity combined with weak demand often leads to price compression rather than immediate recovery.
Large holders have added to near-term selling pressure.
Trend Research, sold 170,033 $ETH ($322.5M) over the last day and still holds 293,121 $ETH ($563M), according to on-chain data. Analysts linked the transfer to selling and loan repayments.
Other notable sales include:
These transactions are not signs of panic, but they increase circulating supply at a time when demand is weak.
BitMine Immersion Technologies is the largest Ethereum-focused treasury company. It holds approximately 4.285 million ETH, or about 3.55% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.
The company accumulated ETH at an estimated cost of $15.65 billion. At current prices, that position is worth about $9 billion, leaving $6 billion to $8 billion in unrealized losses. BMNR stock has fallen 88% from its July peak.
Key details provide context:
CEO Thomas Lee stated that unrealized losses during downturns are part of a long-term treasury strategy, similar to index funds during market declines. Even so, large treasury holders remain a risk factor if liquidity conditions worsen.
Yes. Spot ETH exchange-traded funds in the US have seen consistent outflows since January 20.
SoSoValue data shows spot ETH ETFs recorded a net outflow of $80.79 million on February 5. Fidelity’s FETH accounted for $55.78 million of that total.
ETF outflows represent passive selling rather than discretionary trading, adding steady pressure without quick reversals.
Some long-term investors and whales are accumulating ETH selectively.
On-chain data shows accumulation during price dips, while short-term traders continue to exit. This pattern often appears during mid-cycle corrections rather than final market bottoms.
Accumulation can limit long-term downside but does not stop short-term drawdowns.
Based on current chart structure, derivatives data, and on-chain flows, ETH can still test the $1,500 to $1,800 range if selling pressure persists. Momentum remains bearish, demand is weak, and large holders are adding supply to the market.
At the same time, Ethereum’s network activity is at record highs, staking continues to reduce liquid supply, and some long-term investors are accumulating. These factors help stabilize the market over time but do not prevent further downside in the near term.
For now, ETH price is reacting to liquidity conditions, not network usage.
Ethereum on TradingView: ETH price action
Report by CryptoQuant: Ethereum Transfer Count Surge: A Historical Warning Signal?
Vitalik wallet data on Arkham: Details about ETH movement
Report by Benzinga: Tom Lee's BitMine Down $6B On Ethereum, But Here's Why He Keeps Buying
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Soumen Datta
Soumen has been a crypto researcher since 2020 and holds a master’s in Physics. His writing and research has been published by publications such as CryptoSlate and DailyCoin, as well as BSCN. His areas of focus include Bitcoin, DeFi, and high-potential altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Chainlink. He combines analytical depth with journalistic clarity to deliver insights for both newcomers and seasoned crypto readers.
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