Digital asset investors have continued to flock to Ethereum. Such strong momentum is mainly due to solid technicals and its importance in decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 arenas. Speculation is rife, with analysts claiming we’re on the edge of a decoupling price rally, taking the price to $10,000. Several important technical patterns have completed, adding further impetus to this forecast. The top names of the traditional financial world are increasingly fascinated by cryptocurrency.

1. The cryptocurrency is integral to DeFi, and to Web3 as a whole. That makes it one of the most important building blocks for building the future of the internet. This utility, along with some of the positive technical signals discussed below, is driving massive investment.

Technical analysis indicates Ethereum has already formed some important patterns signifying the next breakout. One analyst, Mikkybull, points to a “Wyckoff reaccumulation” chart pattern.

"Wyckoff reaccumulation" - Mikkybull

XForceGlobal has recently joined this tune in giving their prophetic views on Ethereum’s untapped potential. Their model suggests a price target of $9,000-$10,000. In addition, Elliott Wave theory projections indicate that BTC could move as high as $9,400. With its promise of a breakout above that $3,200 level, it could be the catalyst for a serious upward momentum taking place in the next altcoin season.

Ethereum price predictions reach as high as $10,000. Others are even more bullish, arguing based on previous market cycles that the cryptocurrency has further to go. This surge of interest, especially from institutional players, adds further credence to the bullish sentiment that’s currently swirling around Ethereum.