Ethereum price is gaining pace above the $3,120 resistance zone. ETH could continue to move up unless there is a daily close below the $3,030 level.
- Ethereum extended its increase above the $3,150 resistance zone.
- The price is trading above $3,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,160 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could continue to move up unless the bears push it below the $3,030 zone.
Ethereum Price Extends Increase
Ethereum price started a recovery wave and was able to clear the $3,000 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH even climbed above the $3,050 and $3,120 resistance levels to move into a positive zone.
It traded to a new weekly high at $3,234 and is currently consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the $3,200 level. Ether dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,120 swing low to the $3,234 high.
Ethereum is now trading above $3,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,160 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,120 swing low to the $3,234 high.
Immediate resistance is near the $3,210 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,235 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,280, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,350 level.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
A close above the $3,350 resistance could send the price toward the $3,500 resistance. If there is a move above the $3,500 resistance, Ethereum could even test the $3,550 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,720 resistance zone in the coming days.
Downside Correction In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,235 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,175 level. The first major support is near the $3,160 zone and the trend line.
The main support is near the $3,150 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. A clear move below the $3,150 support might increase selling pressure and send the price toward $3,030. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,850 level in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Level – $3,150
Major Resistance Level – $3,235
