On January 7, 2026 (GMT-5), Ethereum (ETH) tracked Bitcoin’s volatile trend amid the broader crypto market’s consolidation, seeing sharp intraday swings as it lost upward traction: it first edged up to a near-high of ~$3,220, then slid to a low around $3,080 on spillover selling pressure from Bitcoin ETF outflows, before staging a modest rebound to consolidate near $3,130 by the close, logging a 1.2% daily decline. The session was weighed down by muted institutional demand—U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a meager $22.4 million in net inflows, a sharp drop from the prior session’s $89 million, as institutional investors adopted a cautious stance alongside the Bitcoin market. Technically, ETH’s pullback tested the key $3,050–$3,100 support zone, which held firm and triggered buying interest; immediate support is pegged at $3,080 (intraday low), while the $3,200–$3,250 range remains a tough resistance level with lingering selling pressure. Market sentiment cooled from bullish to neutral, with short-term direction closely linked to Bitcoin’s price action, the sustainability of Ethereum ETF inflows, and upcoming U.S. economic data (JOLTS and nonfarm payrolls). Long-term bullish fundamentals remain intact, however, supported by robust staking demand (the ETH staking ratio hit a new high of 28.7%) and the ongoing growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) activity on the Ethereum network. The market outlook for tomorrow is neutral-bearish, with a target price of $3,015.22.

The market outlook for tomorrow is bullish, with a target price of 3181.50.

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