Ethereum price started another decline and traded below $2,920. ETH could gain bearish momentum if there is a close below the $2,800 support zone.
- Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below the $2,900 zone.
- The price is trading below $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,050 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $3,050 resistance.
Ethereum Price Extends Losses
Ethereum price remained in a bearish zone below the $3,120 level, like Bitcoin. ETH traded below the $3,000 level. The bears even pushed the price below the $2,920 level.
A low was formed at $2,813 and the price is now consolidating. There was a minor increase above the $2,900 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,355 swing high to the $2,813 low. However, the bears were active near the $2,950 and $2,965 levels.
Ethereum is now trading below $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Immediate resistance is near the $2,965 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,050 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,050 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,355 swing high to the $2,813 low.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
The next key resistance sits at $3,085, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,150 level. A close above the $3,150 resistance could send the price toward the $3,250 resistance. If there is a move above the $3,250 resistance, Ethereum could even test the $3,350 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,500 resistance zone.
More Downsides In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,050 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,850 level. The first major support is near the $2,820 zone.
The main support is near the $2,820 level. A clear move below the $2,820 support might push the price toward $2,650. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,540 level in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Level – $2,820
Major Resistance Level – $3,050
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