Ethereum is experiencing tightening price action within an ascending channel, with sellers capping the upper band and buyers defending the mid-line support. This dynamic has created a pattern resembling descending-triangle psychology, despite the upward channel structure. The mid-line has become a crucial battleground, as repeated tests show buyers maintaining control, though momentum is slowing. Trader Kamran Asghar notes that Ethereum's price is forming higher lows and highs, but candles near the mid-area indicate reduced buyer strength. If Ethereum breaks below the channel's lower trendline, it could invalidate the short-term uptrend, potentially leading to a drop towards the $2,760 region and further to $2,700–$2,680 if sellers gain control. Market coordinator Ted highlights Ethereum's attempt to reclaim the $2,800-$2,900 sector, with potential to reach $3,300-$3,400. However, concerns about a potential CME gap due to weekend trading add caution, as historical patterns show such gaps are typically filled within weeks, influencing trader expectations.