Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) recent underperformance is a buying opportunity, with traders pointing to several factors that an altcoin season is still to come.

What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez predicts ETH will outperform Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the current market cycle.

Martinez highlighted several key factors for his optimism:

• Investor Accumulation: Spot Ethereum ETFs have shifted from distribution to accumulation, amassing over $147 million in ETH, while Ethereum whales have purchased $1.4 billion worth of ETH.
• Price Targets: An ascending parallel channel suggests potential price levels of $4,000 (mid-boundary) and $6,000 (upper boundary). A bullish scenario, mirroring S&P 500 patterns, even hints at a target of $10,000.
• Critical Support Levels: Ethereum's bullish outlook depends on holding two key support levels—$3,000, where 2.82 million addresses hold 6.14 million ETH, and $2,400, the lower boundary of the channel.
• MVRV Momentum: The MVRV Momentum indicator points to significant upside potential for Ethereum, signaling a breakout could be on the horizon. Martinez noted that the indicator hasn't yet crossed above its 180-day moving average, despite recent price increases from $2,400 to $2,800, suggesting further upside for Ethereum.

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Why It Matters: Ethereum's potential rally aligns with its increasing institutional interest and whale accumulation.

IntoTheBlock data shows transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 8,210 to 8,494 in a single day, while large transaction volume decreased by 15.8%.

Exchanges netflows are down by 126.9%.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also emphasized the importance of strong Layer-1 solutions for stability during tough times and the flexibility of Layer-2 solutions for growth periods.

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