Ethereum (ETH-X) and Solana (SOL-X) have both captured significant attention. Recent trends and market dynamics, however, present a mixed picture for these two digital assets. 

In this, we look into the recent price movements and potential future trajectories of ETH and SOL, offering insights into what investors might expect in the coming months.

Based on our most recent research, Solana has an outspoken bullish outlook. We discussed this in great detail in our latest Solana prediction. 

Ethereum Price Weakness: A Concern or an Opportunity?

The decline in Ethereum's price when measured against Bitcoin (BTC) has raised eyebrows. 

Ethereum's price in USD experienced a rise in early 2024. Notably, the nature and characteristics of its pullback were encouraging, as evidenced by our Ethereum prediction research.

However, ETH has not kept pace with BTC. 

Historically, ETH has often outperformed BTC, but this trend has reversed since August 2022.

Headwinds Facing Ethereum

One of the primary factors influencing ETH's price is the introduction of new ETH ETFs. 

While these ETFs are expected to boost ETH's price in USD in the long term, their short to medium-term impact is less certain. The success of these ETFs depends on market momentum and overall market strength. 

Furthermore, significant outflows from Grayscale's ETH ETF, amounting to over $1.1 billion in just three days, have exerted additional downward pressure on ETH.

Chart Analysis of ETH/BTC

The daily ETH/BTC chart paints a bleak picture, characterized by a persistent two-year

downtrend. Despite this, the chart does show signs of stabilization around key Fibonacci levels. 

Notably, ETH/BTC found support at the 50% Fibonacci level in April and May, a critical threshold that must hold for ETH to avoid further decline.

CHART https://investinghaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ETH_price_weakness_annot_2024.png 

ETH/USD: Buy the Dip Strategy

When examining ETH in USD, a pattern of consolidation with lower highs has emerged since March. 

The key level to watch is $2888. 

CHART https://investinghaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ETH_buy_dip_2024.png 

Should ETH fail to maintain this level, the $2400-2600 range will become crucial. 

Long-term prospects remain bullish, with potential targets exceeding $5600. 

However, investors should remain cautious of further downside risks before ETH can reclaim its all-time highs.

Solana: A Bullish Reversal in the Making?

In contrast to Ethereum, Solana has demonstrated relative strength against Bitcoin. The long-term SOL/BTC chart suggests a bullish reversal, reinforcing the 'buy the SOL dip' thesis.

SOL/BTC: Daily and Weekly Insights

Over the past 12 months, SOL/BTC has formed a bullish ABCD pattern. 

A key support level at 0.0022 must hold to confirm this pattern, with invalidation occurring below 0.0019. Encouragingly, the higher highs since March 2024 indicate growing strength.

CHART https://investinghaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SOLBTC_JULY_2024.png 

Zooming out to the weekly chart, the bullish reversal becomes even more apparent. The 0.0020-0.0022 area is of utmost importance, with a breakout point at 0.0044 aligning with a SOL/USD breakout around $250.

CHART https://investinghaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SOLBTC_weekly_JULY_2024.png 

The SOL/USD chart also shows improvement, hinting at significant upside potential as the next bullish phase in the crypto market approaches. 

This phase is anticipated to begin later this year.

Comparative Analysis and Investor Guidance

While Ethereum grapples with near-term challenges, Solana appears poised for a bullish reversal. Investors should closely monitor key support and resistance levels for both assets:

• Ethereum (ETH):
  • Key support level (ETH/BTC): 0.045 BTC
  • Key support levels (ETH/USD): $2888, $2400-2600
  • Long-term target: $5600
• Solana (SOL):
  • Key support level (SOL/BTC): 0.0020-0.0022 BTC
  • Key support level (SOL/USD): $122
  • Breakout target (SOL/BTC): 0.0044 BTC
  • Breakout target (SOL/USD): $250

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