Analyst Says Ethereum Lacks Aggressive Buying Despite Holding Key Demand Zone

Ethereum is showing signs of structural weakness as recent price rebounds appear corrective rather than impulsive, according to crypto analyst CyrilXBT.
In a post on X, CyrilXBT noted that while Ether (ETH) remains positioned within a higher-timeframe demand zone, market behavior suggests a lack of aggressive buying interest. The absence of strong bid-side momentum typically indicates that traders are not yet ready to increase risk exposure.
“Price is bouncing, but the structure is corrective — not impulsive,” the analyst said, signaling that current moves may represent short-term relief rather than the start of a sustained trend reversal.
Historically, Ethereum tends to act as a market leader during periods of renewed risk appetite. When ETH shows strong impulsive moves, it often precedes broader strength across altcoins. However, that leadership signal has not yet appeared in the current market environment.
The muted response suggests traders remain cautious, with capital preservation taking priority amid ongoing macro uncertainty and fragile sentiment across digital assets.
Until Ethereum begins to show decisive buying pressure and trend-following momentum, analysts say the broader crypto market may struggle to transition into a full risk-on phase.
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