Ethereum price failed to stay above $3,550. ETH is trimming gains and might decline further if it dips below the $3,350 support.
If there is another recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $3,475 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,500 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,550 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
A clear move above the $3,550 resistance might send the price toward the $3,650 resistance. An upside break above the $3,650 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,800 resistance zone or even $3,880 in the near term.
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,400 level. The first major support sits near the $3,360 zone and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,176 swing low to the $3,658 high.
A clear move below the $3,360 support might push the price toward the $3,280 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,240 region in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,220 and $3,200.
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 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,360
Major Resistance Level – $3,550
