Ethereum price extended its decline below the $3,320 support zone. ETH is now consolidating and might start a fresh increase if it clears $3,320.
- Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below the $3,320 support zone.
- The price is trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $3,320 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Faces Resistance
Ethereum price remained in a bearish zone below on the hourly timeframe below the $3,500 level. ETH extended its decline below the $3,320 support level, like Bitcoin.
It even spiked below $3,220. A low was formed at $3,215 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $3,250 level. It tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,655 swing high to the $3,215 low.
Ethereum is now trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Immediate resistance is near the $3,320 level. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The first major resistance is near the $3,350 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,440 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,655 swing high to the $3,215 low, above which the price might test the $3,500 level.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
The next key resistance is seen near the $3,550 level, above which Ether could gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,680 hurdle. If there is a move above the $3,680 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $3,780 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $3,850.
Another Rejection In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,320 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,250 level.
The first major support is near the $3,220 zone. The next key support could be the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,120 support might send the price toward $3,040. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 level.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Level – $3,220
Major Resistance Level – $3,320
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