Ethereum
Stabilize before the next move? — TradingView News
Ethereum price has started a consolidation phase above the $3,650 support. ETH appears to be preparing for the next rise towards $4,000 in the near term.
- Ethereum began consolidation after testing the $3,840 resistance zone.
- The price is trading above $3,700 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
- There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $3,690 on the ETH/USD hourly chart (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could continue to rise unless there is a break below the $3,450 support.
Ethereum price maintains support
Ethereum price extended its rise above the $3,500 and $3,650 resistance levels. ETH outperformed Bitcoin and even surpassed the $3,800 level. A new weekly high was reached at $3,838 and the price is now consolidating its gains.
It maintains gains above the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level of the upward move from the $3,065 low to $3,838 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,700 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $3,690 on the ETH/USD hourly chart.
Immediate resistance is near the $3,780 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,840 level. An upside break above the $3,840 resistance could send the price higher. The next key resistance lies at $3,920, above which the price could gain ground and reach the $4,000 level.
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If there is a clear move above the $4,000 level, the price could move higher and test the $4,080 resistance. Any further gains could send Ether towards the $4,200 resistance zone.
ETH breaking down?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,780 resistance, it could trigger a downward correction. Initial downside support is near the $3,690 level and the trendline.
The next major support lies near the $3,650 area. A sharp move below the $3,650 support could push the price towards $3,450 or the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the upward move from the $3,065 low to $3,838 high. Any further losses could push the price towards the $3,360 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 still above the 75 area.
Major Support Level – $3,650
Major Resistance Level – $3,840