A classic head and shoulders formation has appeared on the ETH chart, with a critical neckline at $2,020 that must hold to avoid a technical breakdown.
To officially cancel the bearish thesis, Ethereum needs a decisive close above the right shoulder at $2,080–$2,100 on high-timeframe candles.
Despite the pattern, ETH surged nearly 10% on February 7, 2026, reaching $2,073 and showing the aggressive buying pressure needed to defy the bears.
The ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, Ethereum (ETH) continues to capture attention with its price swings. On February 6, 2026, prominent crypto trader Crypto Tony shared an update on X (formerly Twitter), spotlighting a concerning technical pattern on the ETH/USD chart. The post, which quickly garnered thousands of views, depicted a classic head and shoulders formation—a bearish reversal indicator that has traders on edge.
Support at the Brink: The Significance of the $2,020 Neckline
The chart shared by Tony shows Ethereum’s price action over recent hours, with a clear left shoulder around $2,080, a head peaking near $2,100, and a right shoulder forming at similar heights. A horizontal neckline sits firmly at approximately $2,020, below which a breakdown could spell trouble.
Tony’s caption, “$ETH / $USD – Update Please invalidate this, please invalidate this,” reflects a mix of analysis and hope, as he urges the market to defy the pattern. This sentiment resonates with many in the community, where replies range from agreement on the setup to calls for a quick recovery.
$ETH / $USD – Update
Please invalidate this, please invalidate this pic.twitter.com/5SAJIehUyT
— Crypto Tony (@CryptoTony__) February 6, 2026
Head and shoulders patterns are notorious in technical analysis for signaling trend reversals. If validated, ETH could target lower supports around $1,950 or even $1,800, exacerbating fears amid broader market uncertainty. Factors like ongoing ETF approvals, network upgrades such as the upcoming Dencun hard fork, and macroeconomic pressures from interest rates play into this.
However, Ethereum’s resilience shines through—data from CoinMarketCap shows ETH trading at $2,073 as of February 7, up 9.71% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap exceeding $250 billion. This surge suggests the pattern might already be invalidating, especially if ETH closes above the right shoulder high on higher timeframes.
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Replies to Tony’s post highlight divided opinions. One user noted, “That’s a clean H&S tbh. Only invalidation is reclaiming the right shoulder high + holding it on a 4H close,” emphasizing the need for bullish confirmation. Others see it as a buying opportunity, with Ethereum’s fundamentals— including its dominance in DeFi and NFTs—providing a safety net.
Ethereum’s price hovers around $2,060 across major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken, with 24-hour volume surpassing $54 billion. Traders should watch for a break above $2,100 to confirm bullish momentum or a drop below the neckline for bearish plays. In Web3, where sentiment can shift rapidly, Tony’s plea might just be answered if buying pressure persists.
For investors, this underscores the importance of risk management in crypto. While patterns like head and shoulders offer insights, they’re not foolproof. Stay tuned to CoinCryptoNewz for more updates on ETH’s trajectory.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. CoinCryptoNewz is not responsible for any losses incurred. Readers should do their own research before making financial decisions.
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