ETH Holds Above $2,600 After Spot ETF Demand Ignites Bullish Breakout

Ether extended its rally Monday as institutional demand surged and exchange supply dropped to a multi-year low. The asset climbed as high as $2,650.18 before easing to around $2,617, where it currently trades, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model. Despite the minor retracement, ETH remains one of the best-performing major tokens this week, supported by $321 million in fresh inflows into ether-linked investment products. That’s the strongest weekly inflow figure since December, reflecting mounting investor confidence in ether's long-term value. Analysts also highlight a drop in ETH held on centralized exchanges, which suggests a shift toward self-custody and accumulation. Technical Analysis Highlights ETH logged a 24-hour range of $172.87 (6.97%), peaking at $2,650.18. Key resistance at $2,550 was breached with 288K ETH in trading volume. Current price action shows consolidation above $2,600 after a modest pullback. Support is forming around $2,610–$2,615, with bulls defending the $2,600 level. A sharp volume spike at 07:58 (see chart) coincided with a brief dip to $2,609. Overall trend remains bullish as higher lows continue to hold.