Ethereum price is gaining pace above the $3,600 resistance zone. ETH could extend its upward move if it clears the $3,725 resistance zone.
- Ethereum is aiming for more gains above the $3,725 and $3,740 levels.
- The price is trading above $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could extend its rally if there is a close above the $3,725 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Jumps Over 8%
Ethereum price formed a base and started a decent increase above the $3,500 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH surpassed the $3,600 and $3,650 levels to move into a positive zone.
A new weekly high was formed at $3,726 and the price is now consolidating gains. The price is well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,224 swing low to the $3,726 low. It is up over 8% and there are chances of more upsides.
Ethereum is trading above $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,224 swing low to the $3,726 low.
Immediate resistance is near the $3,725 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,750 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,800, above which the price might test the $3,880 level, above which Ether could gain bullish momentum.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,880 zone. If there is a move above the $3,920 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $4,000 resistance.
Are Dips Limited In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,725 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,620 level.
The first major support is near the $3,500 zone or the trend line. The next key support could be the $3,420 zone. A clear move below the $3,420 support might send the price toward $3,350. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,220 level.
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 – $3,500
Major Resistance Level – $3,725
