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Ethereum price struggled to continue higher above the $2,750 resistance. ETH started a downside correction and traded below the $2,680 support.
- Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,680 support.
- The price is trading below $2,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $2,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $2,650 and $2,680 resistance levels.
Ethereum Price Trims Gains
Ethereum price remained stable above the $2,620 level like Bitcoin. ETH extended gains above the $2,650 resistance level to move further into a positive zone.
However, the bears remained active near the $2,765 level. A high was formed at $2,765 and the price started a downside correction. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $2,680 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The pair dipped below the $2,650 level. A low was formed at $2,626 and the price is now consolidating near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,757 swing high to the $2,626 low.
Ethereum price is now trading below $2,680 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,665 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,700 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,757 swing high to the $2,626 low.
A clear move above the $2,700 resistance might send the price toward the $2,725 resistance. An upside break above the $2,725 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,780 resistance zone in the near term. The next hurdle sits near the $2,840 level or $2,880.
More Downsides In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,680 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,625 level. The first major support sits near the $2,600 zone.
A clear move below the $2,600 support might push the price toward $2,550. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,500 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,440.
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 – $2,600
Major Resistance Level – $2,680
