Ethereum has remained below $5,000 even as Bitcoin printed new all-time highs, but analyst commentary argues a move back toward prior resistance could shift the outlook. Crypto analyst Javon Marks said a break above $4,900 could set ETH on a path toward $8,500, while derivatives metrics showed open interest rising from about $25 billion last week to over $32 billion this week alongside higher volume.

Solana’s SOL appears to be shifting from derivatives-led momentum toward spot-driven accumulation, with larger spot orders clustering between $80 and $100 and exchange balances falling to nearly 27 million SOL by March 2026. On-chain liquidity also expanded as stablecoin supply moved above $17 billion into early 2026. Together, the data points to supply being absorbed while readily tradable SOL tightens, potentially supporting a more stable base.

XRP has remained below the $1.80 level since it flipped from support to resistance in January 2026, leaving the broader trend technically bearish. The token rose 15% from March 9–16 and closed at $1.54 on March 16, but later met resistance at $1.6074 and slid back to around $1.46. An analyst says reclaiming $1.80 is the key trigger, with the $1.20–$1.30 area highlighted as a downside zone if the rejection persists.

The Algorand Foundation said it has reduced its workforce by 25%, attributing the move to the global macro backdrop and a broader decline in crypto markets. It said the restructuring is intended to better align remaining resources with the protocol's long-term objectives. ALGO was down about 10% and traded at $0.088 at the time of writing, while DeFi metrics on Algorand have also weakened.

Ethereum moved into an MVRV band that some analysts tie to long-term market lows after ETH fell under its realized price for the first time in two years. On Thursday, Ali Martinez said the MVRV ratio has slipped into the 0.8–1.0 zone, a setup he noted has preceded large rebounds in past cycles. Glassnode also reported on March 11 that ETH’s realized price was $2,058.04 with MVRV at 0.93, while ETH later traded at $2,139 at press time.

Ethereum fell sharply from the $2,385 area and dropped below $2,320, sliding through $2,250 and $2,200 before printing a low at $2,100. ETH is consolidating under $2,200 and the 100-hour SMA, with $2,200 and $2,240 marked as key resistance levels while $2,120 and $2,100 remain the main nearby supports.

Cardano (ADA) was trading around $0.27 as Crypto Patel outlined a multi-year accumulation range of $0.18–$0.25 and suggested it could support a 1,000%+ advance if key levels hold. In a March 18, 2026 post, the analyst said ADA is tightening under a descending resistance line dating back to the 2021 all-time high, with step-up targets at $1, $3 and as high as $10.

SOL fell 11% over three days after topping at $97.70 on Monday, and the drop to $87 on Thursday coincided with $25 million in leveraged long liquidations. Derivatives positioning turned cautious, with perpetual funding near 0% and a 12% 30-day options skew, while Solana DApp revenue sank to $22 million—its lowest level in 18 months—adding pressure to a potential $80 retest.