Ethereum price started a steady upward move above $3,200. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $3,300.
- Ethereum started a fresh increase above $3,150 and $3,200.
- The price is trading above $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,200 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $3,265 zone.
Ethereum Price Holds Gains
Ethereum price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3,120 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $3,200 and $3,220 resistance levels.
The bulls even pumped the price toward $3,300. A high was formed at $3,299, and the price is now consolidating gains. It declined a few points to test the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,181 swing low to the $3,299 high.
Ethereum price is now trading above $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,200 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
If the bulls are able to protect more losses below $3,200, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $3,265 level. The first key resistance is near the $3,280 level. The next major resistance is near the $3,300 level.
A clear move above the $3,300 resistance might send the price toward the $3,350 resistance. An upside break above the $3,350 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,450 resistance zone or even $3,500 in the near term.
Downside Correction In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,265 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,220 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,181 swing low to the $3,299 high.
The first major support sits near the $3,200 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $3,200 support might push the price toward the $3,120 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,050 region.
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 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,200
Major Resistance Level – $3,265
