TA: Ethereum Nosedives, Indicators Show Signs of Larger Downtrend

Ethereum extended decline below the $3,000 support zone against the US Dollar. ETH price could extend losses towards the $2,650 support in the near term.

• Ethereum extended decline below the $3,050 and $3,000 support levels.
• The price is trading below $3,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
• There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
• The pair could extend losses if there is a clear move below the $2,800 support zone.

Ethereum failed to gain strength above the $3,250 level and started a major decline. ETH formed a high near $3,272 before there was a major decline.

There was a sharp move below the $3,120 and $3,050 support levels. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ether price even settled below the $3,000 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average.

The price spiked below the $2,900 level and traded as low as $2,808. It is now consolidating losses above the $2,800 level. An initial resistance is near the $2,900 zone. It is close to the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,272 swing high to $2,808 low.

The first major resistance is near the $3,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,272 swing high to $2,808 low.

If there is an upside break above $3,000 resistance, zone, the price could rise towards the 100 hourly simple moving average. The next major resistance is near the $3,200 level.

If ethereum fails to start a recovery wave above the $2,900 level, it could continue to move down. An initial support on the downside is near the $2,820 level.

The first key support is now forming near the $2,800 level. A downside break below the $2,800 level might start another strong decline. The next major support for the bulls may perhaps be near the $2,650 zone. Any more losses could push the price towards the $2,500 level.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now in the oversold zone.

Major Support Level – $2,800

Major Resistance Level – $3,000