Ethereum Price Clears Hurdle – A Strengthening Case For More Upsides

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,950 resistance. ETH is consolidating and might aim for a move above the $2,070 resistance.

• Ethereum remained stable and started a fresh increase above the $1,950 level.
• The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
• There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $2,010 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
• The pair could continue to move up unless there is a break below the $1,985 support.

After forming a base above the $1,900 level, Ethereum price started a decent increase. ETH was able to surpass the $1,950 and $1,960 resistance levels, like Bitcoin.

The price even climbed above the $2,000 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $2,010 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. A high was formed near $2,068 and the price is now consolidating gains.

It traded below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $1,905 swing low to the $2,068 high. However, Ethereum is still above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com

On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $2,050 zone. The first key resistance is near the $2,070 level. A clear move above the $2,070 level could spark bullish moves. The next resistance is near $2,120, above which the price could aim for a move toward the $2,200 level. Any more gains could start a wave toward the $2,250 level.

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,070 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,000 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.

The next key support is $1,985 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $1,905 swing low to the $2,068 high. The main support is $1,965. A downside break below the $1,965 support might trigger more losses. In the stated case, Ether could drop toward the $1,905 support zone in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level.

Major Support Level – $1,985

Major Resistance Level – $2,070