Ethereum Eyes Fresh Surge, Why ETH Could Surpass $1,700

The Ethereum price remained above $1,465 against the US Dollar. If the price closes above the $1600 resistance, ETH might see a renewed surge.

  • Ethereum declined, although the bulls were very active around the $1.465 mark.
  • Today, the price traded above $1500. The 100-hourly simple moving average is also up.
  • The hourly chart for ETH/USD shows a bullish trend line with support close to $1,520. (Data feed via Kraken).
  • If the pair moves above $1,600, it could spark a new surge.

Ethereum’s Price Supported

Ethereum began a downtrend below $1,550. ETH was trading below the $1500 support level, but the bulls were very active close to a major support.

It crossed the $1,465 and 100 hourly simple moving medians. On the hourly chart for ETH/USD, there is a bullish trend line that forms with support at $1,520. The price of the pair was above $1,465 and then started an increase.

The resistance level of $1,550 was breached by Ether. A move was seen above the 50% Fib Retracement level for the downside correction, from $1,622 swing high, to $1,464 lowest.

The price currently trades above $1,500 as well as the 100 hourly simple moving mean. The $1,585 mark is the immediate support for the upside. It’s near the 76.4% Fib level of the downside correction that began at the $1.622 swing high, and ended at the $1.464 low.

Ethereum Price

Source: TradingView.com, ETHUSD

Near the $1,600 area is the first significant resistance. Near the $1,620 level is where you will find the main breakout zone. An increase of more than $1,620 could trigger another significant move. Next is near $1,700, where the price could rise to the $1.800 resistance level.

Are There More Losses in Ethereum?

The $1,585 resistance could be broken and ethereum may continue its downward slide. The trend line and $1,520 are the initial supports for the downside.

If the trendline support is breached, a clear movement could push the price to the $1.465 support area. Losses of any kind could even cause the price to drop below $1,465 support.

Technical Indicators

Minutely MACDMACD for USD/ETH is losing momentum now in bullish territory.

Hourly RSIThe RSI of ETH/USD has risen to above 50.

Major Support Level – $1,465

Major Resistance Level – $1,585

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