Ethereum price started another decline below the $2,550 support. ETH could dive toward the $2,250 support zone before the bulls emerge.
- Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,550 level.
- The price is trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair must stay above $2,400 to start another increase in the near term.
Ethereum Price Extends Losses
Ethereum price failed to stay above the $2,620 support and extended losses. ETH traded below the $2,550 and $2,500 support levels like Bitcoin. It even tested the $2,400 support.
A low was formed near $2,401 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2,420 level. The price is testing the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,596 swing high to the $2,401 low.Ethereum price is now trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,500 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,596 swing high to the $2,401 low.
More Downsides In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,420. The first major support sits near the $2,400 zone. A clear move below the $2,400 support might push the price toward $2,320 where the bulls could emerge. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,110. Technical IndicatorsHourly 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 – $2,400 Major Resistance Level – $2,500
