Ethereum Turns Red, Why ETH Must Hold This Key Support

Ethereum fell below the $1200 level against the US Dollar. ETH faces further losses if the support zone of $1,150 is not maintained.

  • Ethereum experienced a sharp decline starting at $1,250, $1,280, and then again.
  • The current price of the stock is trading at $1,200.
  • A major bearish trendline is emerging with resistance close to $1,200 in the hourly chart of Ethereum/USD (datafeed via Kraken).
  • A clear break below the $1.150 support zone could cause a sharp decline in the pair.

Ethereum price struggles

Ethereum was unable to surpass the $1,250 or $1,280 resistance levels. ETH hit a record high of $1,281, and then began a sharp decline.

Clear movement below $1,220 support level and $1,200 resistance levels was evident. Below the 23.6% Fib level, Ether’s price fell below $1,043 swing low and $1,280 high levels. The 100-hourly simple moving average and $1,200 are now the lowest levels of trading.

Ether consolidates near the 50% Fib level of the upmove from $1,043 swing lows to $1,280 highs. Near the $1,200 mark is immediate resistance.

A major bearish trend line is also forming, with resistance at $1,200, on the hourly chart.  Next is the $1250 area. An increase in the price may be initiated if it is close to $1,250. The price may clear $1,280 resistance in the above scenario.

Source: TradingView.com, ETHUSD

Near the $1350 resistance, the next significant resistance, the price may rise to the $1440 resistance in the short term.

Are There More Losses in Ethereum?

It could fall further if it fails to surpass the $1,200 resistance. Initial support is located near the $1150 zone.

Next is $1,120. The bulls could feel a lot more pressure if they fall below $1,120. The above scenario could lead to a decline in the ether price towards $1,050 or even $1,000 over the next sessions.

Technical indicators

Hourly MACDNow, the MACD of ETH/USD has gained momentum in the bearish area.

Hourly RSIThe RSI is well below 50 for USD/ETH.

Major Support Level – $1,150

Major Resistance Level – $1,200

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