Ether price eyes breakout as daily close above $2,100 aligns with whale cost basis

Ether briefly climbed above $2,000 and set a weekly high near $2,150, a level that matches the realized price of wallets holding at least 100,000 ETH. Derivatives data show over $220 million in short liquidations and a funding rate rebound into positive territory, while analysts continue to watch support around $1,800 and potential downside toward the $1,500 area.