Ethereum began a new decline against the US Dollar, falling below the $3,000.080 resistance. ETH traded below the $3,000 key support, and even fell to $2,920.
- Ethereum crashed below $3,080. This triggered a new decline.
- The current price trades below $3,000, and the simple moving average is 100 hours.
- The hourly chart for ETH/USD showed a break below the key channel of rising support with support at $3,030 (data feed via Kraken).
- Although the pair may recover, upsides could be limited to $2,950.
Ethereum Price Gains Important Support
Ethereum tried to increase its strength above the $3.050 and 100-hourly simple moving average levels. ETH did not gain any strength beyond the $3,000.080 level.
The price reached a high of $3,082 before it began a new decline. Clear movement below the $3,000.00 support level, and 100-hourly moving average was evident. Additionally, the hourly chart of USD/ETH showed a clear break below a crucial rising channel that had support close to $3,030.
It traded just below the $3,000 resistance zone. The most important thing was that the pair traded below $2,920. An area of low volatility is found near $2,896. The ether has been consolidating their losses.
Surprisingly, a resistance level is near $2,940. This is close to the 23.6% Fib level of the decline from $3,082 high to $2,896 low. Next is resistance at the $3,000 and $2,980 levels.
Source: TradingView.com ETHUSD
A 50% Fib retracement of the recent fall from $3,082 swing low to $2.896 high is also close to the $2990 level. An increase in the price of the $100 hourly moving average or the $3,000 threshold could start a recovery wave. Near the $3,050 level could come next.
What Are the Losses of ETH More?
It could move lower if it fails to recover above $3,000 and then continue its slide. The $2,900 area is the initial support for the downside.
Next is $2,850. The price may fall further if it breaks below $2,850. There is the possibility of price moving towards the $2780 level in this scenario.
Technical Indicators
Minutely MACD – In the bearish zone, the MACD for USD/ETH is currently moving at a faster pace.
Hourly RSI – The RSI is currently below 30 for USD/ETH.
Major Support Level – $2,900
Major Resistance Level – $3,000
