Ethereum price is gaining pace above the $2,320 resistance zone. ETH is up over 5% and it seems like ETH is finally outperforming Bitcoin.
- Ethereum is gaining pace and trading above the $2,300 support zone.
- The price is trading above $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,380 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could extend its rally toward the $2,500 and $2,550 resistance levels.
Ethereum Price Starts Fresh Rally
Ethereum price extended its decline below the $2,250 level. ETH even spiked below the $2,200 level before the bulls appeared. A low was formed near $2,180 and the price started a strong increase, outperforming Bitcoin.
There was a move above the $2,250 and $2,280 resistance levels. The bulls even pumped the price above the $2,350 resistance. A new multi-day high is formed near $2,441 and the price is now consolidating gains. The price is now trading above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,180 swing low to the $2,441 high.
Ethereum is now trading above $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $2,440 level.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
The first major resistance is now near $2,500. A close above the $2,500 resistance could send the price toward $2,500. The next key resistance is near $2,620. A clear move above the $2,620 zone could start another increase. The next resistance sits at $2,700, above which Ethereum might rally and test the $2,800 zone.
Downside Correction in ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,440 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,380 level and the trend line.
The first key support could be the $2,320 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,180 swing low to the $2,441 high. A downside break and a close below $2,320 might spark more bearish moves. In the stated case, Ether could revisit the $2,200 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,120 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 – $2,320
Major Resistance Level – $2,440