As the election nears, the crypto market anticipates a surge in liquidity—a potential boost for Ethereum (ETH), which has been battling downward pressure. With the Fear and Greed Index leaning towards greed, Ethereum may find itself in an advantageous buying window. Yet, uncertainty looms; Solana’s (SOL) recent success during Bitcoin’s peaks has some investors doubting ETH’s recovery prospects.
<h3>Key Metrics Show Mixed Performance for Ethereum</h3>
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Ethereum’s network metrics are under pressure, with daily active addresses up 40% across its mainnet and Layer 2 networks. However, ETH’s price performance has lagged, dropping around 7% after closing at $2,700 last week. Additionally, Ethereum’s network fees are now at record lows, falling behind faster and cheaper alternatives like Solana. This drop in fees raises concerns about network security, as fewer validators could affect overall health.
<h3>Validator Count Decline Sparks Network Concerns</h3>
A notable decrease in Ethereum validators has added to investor worries. The proof-of-stake mechanism requires a minimum of 32 ETH to stake, but a recent decline in staked wallets suggests waning support. Lower validator participation can delay transaction validation and increase congestion, potentially driving users towards alternatives with higher transaction throughput and lower fees.
<h3>Election Liquidity May Provide Only Temporary Gains</h3>
Although election-driven liquidity could bring ETH short-term relief, structural issues in the Ethereum network may limit a true breakout. <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/ethereum-whale-sell-off-increases-market-pressure-amid-growing-competition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ethereum’s market</a> dominance has dropped to a low of 13% against Bitcoin, suggesting it may face challenges reclaiming its lead position in the market.

With 244,000 ETH recently withdrawn from exchanges, investors may perceive current prices as favorable for buying. However, unless Ethereum can address these network challenges, its market recovery may remain short-lived, potentially extending its period of underperformance.

<em><strong>Disclaimer: </strong></em>The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.

Ethereum Poised for Potential Breakout Amid Election Liquidity Surge

Ethereum eyes election liquidity for a potential rebound, though network issues could limit sustained growth.

Sujit received his Bachelors in Science from the LNMU Darbhanga. He is currently working as a Content Strategist. He has more than three years of professional experience in information systems, security policies, technologies, and Cryptocurrency. He has published 6 books in the area of information security and assurance. He has published more
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Ethereum Poised for Potential Breakout Amid Election Liquidity Surge

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