ETH 4-hour K-line technical analysis: bullish momentum weakening, buy-sell reversal signals have appeared

TokenomicsTrapper · 2026-01-18T07:20:12+00:00

ETH's recent trend shows increased volatility, with prices rising but trading volume shrinking, forming a divergence between price and volume. Technical indicators suggest bullish momentum is strengthening, but the overall trend still faces downward pressure. Key levels include buying opportunities and selling pressure points, with attention needed on changes in trading volume.

TokenomicsTrapper

2026-01-18 07:20:12

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【CryptoWorld】ETH’s recent 4-hour chart shows some interesting patterns. From a time series perspective, compared to the midday price at 12:00 the day before yesterday, there has indeed been a rebound in the past two days; but compared to midday yesterday, it has declined. The latest candlestick closed higher than it opened, forming a bullish candle. Overall, it is a typical large shadow candle pattern, indicating what? Market volatility is intensifying.

Trading volume is worth noting—recently, the trading volume has been continuously shrinking, with volume decreasing for several consecutive hours. The price is rising, but trading volume is falling, which is what we often call a divergence between price and volume. From a momentum perspective, the upward strength is gradually weakening.

Technical indicators provide more specific signals. The MACD histogram remains in the negative zone, but it has been gradually shortening recently, indicating that the bullish momentum is slowly strengthening. The KDJ indicator is currently in the overbought area, reaching a value of 89. The overall trend shows a downward movement, but there are no clear signals of a golden cross or death cross yet.

Based on these analyses, the key price levels are as follows: Buy opportunities: 3133.95 and 3263.0 are worth paying attention to, with 3263.0 also being the recent support level. Selling pressure: 3367.42 and 3353.0, the latter also being the current resistance level. Stop-loss settings: Long stop-loss at 3118.28, short stop-loss at 3384.26.

From a technical pattern perspective, ETH is currently in a delicate balance between bullish and bearish forces. The decline in volume is a key indicator to watch. If trading volume continues to dwindle, upward momentum may face greater pressure.

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PonziWhisperer

· 8h ago

Price-volume divergence is really uncomfortable to watch. What’s the point of a rise? KDJ is already at 89 and still hesitating. It feels like it’s about to crash. MACD bars are getting shorter. Are the bulls struggling? We still need to see a breakout. Shrinking trading volume is the real killer. A rise without volume is just false. Before a golden cross or death cross signal appears, no one should pretend to be a Buddha.

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SocialAnxietyStaker

· 8h ago

Price-volume divergence is back again. Every time, they say the momentum is weakening, but then the price suddenly surges. I really don’t understand whether these indicators are reliable or not. The biggest fear with a volume decline and price increase is that it might suddenly crash. KDJ is already at 89 and still no death cross? That means there’s still hope. Honestly, this analysis is a bit tiring. Instead of watching the candlestick charts, I’d rather sleep peacefully. Bullish and bearish reversal signals? I don’t really see them clearly. It feels like they’re still entangled.

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ForkMaster

· 8h ago

Price-volume divergence is so obvious, and you're still hyping the rise? I can tell just by looking at my three kids' milk powder money that this is a scam to fool new investors. The KDJ89 overbought hasn't even formed a death cross yet, just waiting to be smashed down.

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TradFiRefugee

· 8h ago

Price rises while volume shrinks, I’m too familiar with this routine, a weak rebound. KDJ89 is still stubbornly holding on, a correction is inevitable. Wait, the MACD bars are getting shorter? Are the bulls really recovering? Feels like all just fake signals. This is the daily life of altcoins—weak on the rise, strong on the decline. The most annoying thing is when prices rise on low volume, feels like someone is manipulating the market. All indicators are fake; watching big fund movements is more reliable. Starting to play the game again, this rally probably won’t last long.

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TokenomicsDetective

· 8h ago

Price-volume divergence, I've looked at this signal several times, and I feel something's not right. Decreasing volume with a rise? Isn't this a sign of trouble? The MACD histogram getting shorter is indeed a positive, but with the KDJ at 89 and no death cross yet, it's really hard to judge. Let's wait for the golden cross signal; jumping in now is a bit hasty. Weak momentum is just weak; it can't fool anyone.

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NFT_Therapy_Group

· 8h ago

Price-volume divergence is the most annoying thing, just rising in vain? --- KDJ is at 89 and still no reaction, now that's real torture. --- Wait, is the shortening of the MACD bars a good sign, or is it just fooling me? --- Overbought and shrinking volume again, ETH, just give us a clear move. --- Basically, it's lack of confidence, can't move up anymore. --- Bull-bear reversal? I think it's just a trap to induce short positions. --- The shrinking trading volume is just how it is, what are the big players brewing? --- No golden cross or death cross yet, it's just entangling and confusing. --- This trend is just a joke, obviously out of strength.

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 8h ago

Price rises while volume shrinks, I know this pattern too well, sooner or later it will retrace. Both overbought and negative MACD, it feels like a reversal is coming. I think the bulls should take a break too; if it continues like this, it could lead to a loss. This wave of market movement feels a bit fake, the trading volume can't keep up. Wait, wasn't it said that the golden cross and death cross haven't been confirmed? Is it too early to sell now?

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