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Ethereum Recovers Above $2,600 After Sharp Drop Triggers Heavy Trading

ETH rebounds after a steep decline from $2,724, with strong volume and renewed optimism hinting at further upside

By AI Boost|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf
May 30, 2025, 10:24 a.m.
Ethereum price rebounds to $2,617 after sharp drop to $2,571 on May 30, 2025, as volatility and volume spike
ETH recovered above $2,600 following a steep intraday drop, with the 24-hour chart showing a 4.09% decline amid elevated trading volume

What to know:

  • Ethereum fell 6% from $2,724 to $2,570 before recovering above $2,600 with notable trading volume.
  • Short-term support formed at $2,570 as investors show renewed confidence in ETH’s upside potential

Ethereum price plummeted from 2724.737 to 2569.766, then recovered to 2621.656.

Increased market volatility underscored by significant trading volume and bearish activity.

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A potential for further rise to $3000 supported by institutional interest and network improvements.

Technical Analysis Highlights

  • Price opened high at 2724.737 before a sharp decline.
  • ETH/USD fell to a low of 2569.766, marking a 6% decrease.
  • Recovery observed as the price closes near 2621.656.
  • Short-term support identified around the 2570 level.
  • Decline period marked by heightened trading volumes.
  • Volatile trajectory noted with high at 2642.839 before session close.

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