Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,110 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,150 resistance.
- Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone.
- The price is trading below $2,140 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,110 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,150 zone.
Ethereum Price Eyes Recovery
Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,065 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price formed a base and started a recovery wave above the $2,080 resistance.
The price surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,198 swing high to the $2,075 swing low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,110 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
Ethereum price is now trading below $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,100, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,140 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,150 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,198 swing high to the $2,075 swing low.
The next major resistance is near the $2,175 level. A clear move above the $2,175 resistance might send the price toward the $2,200 resistance. An upside break above the $2,200 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,250 resistance zone or even $2,265 in the near term.
Another Decline In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,150 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,120 level. The first major support sits near the $2,080 zone.
A clear move below the $2,080 support might push the price toward the $2,020 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,000 region. The main support could be $1,940.
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 zone.
Major Support Level – $2,050
Major Resistance Level – $2,150
