Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Eyes $4,000 Breakout Amid FOMC Outcome and Bullish On-Chain Signals

Ethereum is showing encouraging signs of a potential price breakout above the $4,000 level following recent developments tied to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and broader on-chain activity. The asset appears to be entering a phase of early rotation, marked by increased smart money inflows and bullish divergence in the ETH/BTC pairing, suggesting a shift in institutional and retail investor sentiment [1].

The recent support near $3,680 has been a key level for Ethereum, with price action rebounding and pushing toward $4,000. Analysts highlight that a sustained move beyond this threshold could trigger further momentum toward $4,500, a level last seen during the 2021 bull cycle [2]. On-chain data from Glassnode indicates that Ethereum is approaching a critical resistance level, with $930 million worth of short positions potentially at risk of liquidation if the price breaks through cleanly [3].

Meanwhile, the latest FOMC meeting, which saw the Federal Reserve maintain interest rates amid a strong jobs market and high inflation, has influenced the broader crypto market. The decision has not dampened Ethereum’s momentum, with some analysts suggesting that a stable interest rate environment could support risk-on sentiment and further Ethereum gains [4].

Ethereum’s price action on its chart reflects a strong uptrend supported by improving technical fundamentals. The coin has hit a 24-hour high of $3,870.58, nearing key resistance levels [5]. Additionally, whale activity has intensified, with increasing open interest and larger holdings suggesting that major players are accumulating ETH, further reinforcing the potential for a price move past $4,100 [6].

The broader ecosystem also plays a role in Ethereum’s trajectory. With Ethereum having recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, institutional interest continues to rise, supported by the network’s transition to a more energy-efficient Proof of Stake (PoS) model in 2022 [7]. Analysts are watching closely to see if Ethereum can sustain its upward trend and whether the market will continue to treat it as a leading digital asset.

The next few weeks could determine whether Ethereum maintains its bullish momentum. If bulls manage to push ETH above $4,158, the next potential target could be around $4,500. However, failure to hold key support levels could lead to a retest of earlier lows [8]. The market remains in a state of anticipation, with traders and investors closely monitoring on-chain signals and macroeconomic developments.

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[1] AMBCrypto – [https://ambcrypto.com/why-ethereums-post-fomc-move-could-push-eth-past-4k/](https://ambcrypto.com/why-ethereums-post-fomc-move-could-push-eth-past-4k/)

[2] Mitrade – [https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1000003-20250731](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1000003-20250731)

[3] AInvest – [https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-nears-4k-resistance-930m-short-liquidation-risk-threshold-2507/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-nears-4k-resistance-930m-short-liquidation-risk-threshold-2507/)

[4] Binance – [https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/07-30-2025-crypto-fomc-meeting-update-how-fed-policy-could-move-bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-27645366889585](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/07-30-2025-crypto-fomc-meeting-update-how-fed-policy-could-move-bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-27645366889585)

[5] Coinpedia – [https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/ethereum-turns-10-will-eth-price-breakout-to-4k-next/](https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/ethereum-turns-10-will-eth-price-breakout-to-4k-next/)

[6] The – [https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/07/30/ethereum-price-can-breach-4-1k-only-if/](https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/07/30/ethereum-price-can-breach-4-1k-only-if/)

[7] Moomoo – [https://www.moomoo.com/community/feed/ethereum-s-decade-institutions-pile-in-etf-lifts-4k-ahead-1149****7281414](https://www.moomoo.com/community/feed/ethereum-s-decade-institutions-pile-in-etf-lifts-4k-ahead-1149****7281414)

[8] Coinspeaker – [https://www.coinspeaker.com/ethereum-price-maintains-4k-target-despite-2b-decline-in-open-interest/](https://www.coinspeaker.com/ethereum-price-maintains-4k-target-despite-2b-decline-in-open-interest/)