Key Highlights
  • Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,000 before correcting to around $121,000, while Ethereum fell over 3% causing pressure on altcoins including ETHFI.
  • ETHFI is displaying a technical pattern that mirrors Zcash's earlier breakout formation, which led to a 330% rally after breaking from a falling wedge and ascending resistance.
  • ETHFI has already broken above its symmetrical triangle with RSI confirmation, and the current 6% decline may be a retracement similar to ZEC's pre-breakout phase.
  • If the fractal pattern continues, ETHFI could target $3.0 at the ascending resistance trendline, with potential extended targets reaching $5.0 upon a successful breakout.

Date: Thu, Oct 09, 2025 | 08:51 AM GMT

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a wave of volatility today after an impressive rally that sent Bitcoin (BTC) to a new all-time high of $126,000 before correcting to around $121,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) has slipped over 3%, causing mild pressure across major altcoins — including ether.fi (ETHFI).

Despite ETHFI’s 6% decline today, its latest technical setup is hinting at a possible bullish formation, one that closely mirrors Zcash (ZEC)’s explosive breakout earlier this year.

ETHFI Price
Source: Coinmarketcap

ETHFI Mirrors ZEC’s Breakout Pattern

The comparison between ETHFI and ZEC on the daily chart reveals a remarkable structural similarity, suggesting a potential fractal repetition.

ZEC recently completed a double breakout sequence — first from a falling wedge and then from an ascending resistance trendline, which led to a powerful 330% rally from the breakout zone.

ZEC and ETHFI Fractal Chart (1)
ZEC and ETHFI Fractal Chart/Coinsprobe (Source: Tradingview)

Now, ETHFI appears to be mirroring the same pattern. The token has already broken above its symmetrical triangle, confirmed a RSI breakout, and initiated a short-term rally before undergoing the current retracement.

This retracement phase looks almost identical to ZEC’s structure before its major breakout, hinting at possible accumulation before another leg higher.

What’s Next for ETHFI?

If ETHFI continues to follow ZEC’s historical fractal pattern, the current pullback may act as a springboard for the next major rally. The key confirmation signal lies in the RSI indicator — currently at 55.37. A clean move above its moving average line around 62.36 would confirm the return of bullish momentum.

Once confirmed, ETHFI could target the ascending resistance trendline near $3.0, which aligns perfectly with the fractal projection. A successful breakout above that level could potentially trigger a sharp upward rally, with extended targets possibly reaching the $5.0 region — similar to ZEC’s explosive surge.

However, if ETHFI fails to hold its 100-day moving average (MA) around $1.26, the fractal setup might weaken, leading to a period of sideways consolidation before the next directional move.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.


Nilesh Hembade
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Nilesh Hembade
Nilesh Hembade is the Founder and Author of Coinsprobe, with 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Since launching the platform in 2023, he delivers daily, research-driven insights through market analysis, on-chain data, and technical research. His work has been featured on Binance, Bitget, and CoinMarketCap. He is also certified through Binance Academy (NFT Certificate).
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