ETH Breaks Below $2,000 as Retail Dip-Buying Signals Further Downside

Ethereum fell below the $2,000 level for the first time since March amid persistent bearish pressure. The decline follows weeks of ETF outflows exceeding $430 million, an ETH/BTC ratio hitting a 10-month low of 0.0275, and Bankless co-founder David Hoffman selling his entire ETH position near $2,075 on May 21. Despite strong stablecoin growth to $323 billion and high staking ratios, retail traders rushed to buy the dip with bullish social sentiment surging 2.4-to-1. Futures open interest reached a record 16.39 million ETH, suggesting new shorts rather than accumulation.