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Ethereum price rallied above the $1,700 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH struggled near $1,750 and is currently correcting gains.
- Ethereum gained momentum above the $1,660 and $1,670 levels.
- The price is trading above $1,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $1,650 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair is now correcting gains from the $1,750 resistance.
Ethereum Price Rally Stalls
Ethereum’s price was able to start a decent increase from the $1,620 zone. ETH formed a base and started a steady increase above the $1,650 resistance, like Bitcoin.
There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $1,650 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair climbed higher above the $1,670 and $1,700 resistance levels. However, the bears were active near the $1,750 zone.
A high is formed near $1,747 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the $1,720 level. The price declined below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,639 swing low to the $1,747 high.
Ether is now trading above $1,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $1,725 level. The next resistance is near the $1,750 level.
A close above the $1,750 level might send the price toward the $1,850 zone. If there is a clear move above $1,850, Ethereum could rise toward the $1,920 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2,000 resistance.
Are Dips Supported in ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,750 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,700 level. The first key support is close to $1,680 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,639 swing low to the $1,747 high.
The next major support is near the $1,660 level. If there is a downside break below $1,660, the price could accelerate lower toward the $1,620 level. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,540 level in the near term.
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 above the 50 level.
Major Support Level – $1,680
Major Resistance Level – $1,750
