Ethereum’s support at $4,250 is not yet above that of the US Dollar. If the price of Ethereum clears the $4.450 resistance zone, it could see a significant rally.
- Ethereum is supported at levels above $4,200 or $4,250.
- Now, the price trades above $4,300. The 100-hourly simple moving average is also in play.
- A key bullish trendline is emerging with support at $4,320 (data feed via Kraken).
- If the pair clears $4,450 resistance it could launch a new rally.
Ethereum’s Price Supported
Ethereum consolidated in the $4,100 to $4,200 ranges. Although ETH rose above the $4,000.00 level, it continues to struggle with a resistance at $4.450.
It reached a high of $4,456 at the time and is consolidating its gains. Ether trades above the $4,300 hourly moving average and is currently trading at the $100 simple moving average. On the hourly chart for ETH/USD, there is a bullish trend line that forms with support at $4,320.
It is now trading well above the 23.6% Fib Retracement level from the wave’s recent low of $3,900 to high of $4,456. Initial resistance to the upside lies near the $4,000.
Source: TradingView.com, ETHUSD
At the $4420 level, there is the initial major resistance. Near the $4,450 mark is the next hurdle. The near-term outlook could be brightened by a break above $4,450 and a sustained increase. This scenario could lead to the price drifting towards $4,600 in the short term.
Dips Limited to ETH
It could prolong its downward correction if ethereum does not start an increase above $4,450. The $4,325 level is the initial support for the downside. Key support now appears to be near the $4320 level and the 100 hourly simplemoving average.
A clear break below $4320 could lead to further losses. There is a $4,200 support or 50% Fib level at the bottom of the wave that went from the $3.900 swing low to the $4.456 high. If the price falls below this level, it could lead to a decline to $4,000.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – In the bullish zone, MACD is increasing in pace for USD/ETH.
Hourly RSI – The RSI is close to 50 for USD/ETH.
Major Support Level – $4,200
Major Resistance Level – $4,450
