Ethereum began an upside correction against the US dollar from the $880 area. ETH is climbing and attempting an upside breakout above the $11,150 resistance zone.
- Ethereum began an upside correction over the $1,000 resistance area.
- Today, the price traded above 1,000 and the simple moving average is 100 hours.
- A short-term contracting triangle is emerging with resistance at $1,150 (data feed via Kraken).
- A clear of the $1,150 resistance zone could allow for a gradual increase in the price.
The Key Barrier to Ethereum’s Price
From the $880 support area, Ethereum made a solid upward movement. ETH moved into a bullish zone by climbing above the $950 level and $1000 levels.
The price climbed above 50% Fib Retracement of the pivotal decline from $1,255 swing highs to $880 lows by the bulls. The price finally moved above the $11,100 level. But, the ether price faces major resistance close to the $1150 and $1160 levels.
Today’s price trades above the $1,000 level and is well within the 100-hourly simple moving mean. This price also exceeds the 23.6% Fib level of the upward swing from the $880 swing high to $11,174 low.
A short-term contracting triangle is also emerging with resistance at $1,150. This hourly chart shows ETH/USD. A resistance level is located near $1,150. Near the $1,160 level is the next significant resistance. The next major resistance is near the $1,160 zone. A move clear of this area could start an upward movement.
Source: TradingView.com ETHUSD
Near the $1,260 mark is the next significant resistance. In the short term, any further gains may lead to a push towards $1,350.
Is there a new decline in ETH?
It could begin a new decline if ethereum does not rise above $1,150. Initial support for the downside lies near the $1100 zone and the lower triangle trend line.
Near the $1,030 area is the next support. This support is close to the 50% Fib level of the upward movement from $880 low to $1,174 high. A move to the $950 support level might be necessary if there are more losses.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – MACD is currently losing momentum for the bullish area of ETH/USD.
Hourly RSI – The RSI of ETH/USD has risen to above 50.
Major Support Level – $1,030
Major Resistance Level – $1,150
