Ethereum price started a consolidation phase above the $3,650 support. ETH seems to be preparing for the next move up toward $4,000 in the near term.
- Ethereum started a consolidation after it tested the $3,840 resistance zone.
- The price is trading above $3,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $3,690 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 $3,450 support.
Ethereum Price Holds Support
Ethereum price extended its increase above the $3,500 and $3,650 resistance levels. ETH outperformed Bitcoin and even climbed above the $3,800 level. A new weekly high was formed at $3,838 and the price is now consolidating gains.
It is holding gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,065 swing low to the $3,838 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $3,690 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.Downside Break In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,780 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,690 level and the trend line.Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is still above the 75 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,650 Major Resistance Level – $3,840