Ethereum
Ethereum Price Hints at Potential New Rally, Buy the Dip?
Ethereum price breaks above the $3,120 resistance zone. ETH could begin a new rally if it breaks the $3,280 resistance zone.
- Ethereum recovers higher and approaches the $3,280 resistance zone.
- The price is trading above $3,100 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
- There was a break above two connecting downtrend lines with resistance at $3,070 and $3,150 on the ETH/USD hourly chart (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it closes above the $3,250 area.
Ethereum price regains strength
Ethereum price formed a base above the $2,850 level and triggered a recovery wave, as Bitcoin. ETH cleared a few key hurdles near $3,000 to enter a positive zone.
There was a breakout above two connecting downtrend lines with resistance at $3,070 and $3,150 on the ETH/USD hourly chart. The pair surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,278 high to $2,867 low.
Ethereum is now trading above $3,120 and the 100-hour simple moving average. It is also consolidating above the 76.4% Fibonacci retracement level of the downward move from the $3,278 high to $2,867 low. Immediate resistance is near the $3,200 level.
The first major resistance is near the $3,250 level. The next key resistance lies at $3,280, above which the price could gain ground and reach the $3,350 level.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
A close above the $3,350 resistance could send the price towards the $3,420 pivot level. If there is a move above the $3,420 resistance, Ethereum could even climb towards the $3,550 resistance. Any further gains could send Ether towards the $3,880 resistance zone in the coming days.
Another drop in ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,250 resistance, it could begin a further decline. Initial downside support is near the $3,150 level. The first major support lies near the $3,120 area and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
A sharp move below the $3,120 support could increase selling pressure and push the price towards $3,020. Any further losses could push the price towards the $2,965 level in the near term.
Technical indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Level – $3,150
Major Resistance Level – $3,280