According to BlockBeats, Ethereum's price plummeted nearly 20% in the week ending March 9, marking the largest weekly percentage drop since November 2022, as reported by Coindesk. This sharp decline broke the bullish trend line that began after the collapse of Terra's algorithmic stablecoin UST in June 2022, which had resulted in significant investor losses.
The decisive downturn suggests that Ethereum's nearly three-year bull market trend may have concluded, with attention shifting to potential deeper losses. The cryptocurrency might fall to support levels near $1,500, close to the lows observed in September-October 2023.
Trend lines are crucial for visualizing the direction of trader funds and potential price changes. An upward or bullish trend line indicates a level where demand is expected to prevent further price declines. When a long-term bullish trend line is breached, as in Ethereum's case, it signals weakening demand and suggests a potential bearish market shift. Breaking the trend line often triggers additional selling by traders, leading to more significant losses.