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Ethereum price extended its increase above the $2,500 zone. ETH is now correcting gains and might find support near the $2,400 zone.
- Ethereum started a downside correction from the $2,520 zone.
- The price is trading below $2,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair must stay above the $2,400 support level to start another increase in the near term.
Ethereum Price Corrects Gains
Ethereum price extended its upward move above the $2,400 level. ETH was able to clear the $2,450 resistance to move into a positive zone like Bitcoin. The price was able to climb above the $2,500 resistance zone.
However, the bears were active above $2,500. A high was formed at $2,519 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $2,450 support level. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,311 swing low to the $2,519 high.
Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
However, the bulls are protecting the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,311 swing low to the $2,519 high. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,450 level. A clear move above the $2,450 resistance might send the price toward the $2,500 resistance.
An upside break above the $2,500 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,580 resistance zone in the near term. The next hurdle sits near the $2,650 level or $2,665.
More Losses In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,450 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,420 level. The first major support sits near the $2,400 zone.
A clear move below the $2,400 support might push the price toward $2,320. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,120.
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 zone.
Major Support Level – $2,400
Major Resistance Level – $2,450
