Ethereum price is up over 5% and there was a push toward $2,700. ETH is consolidating gains and might aim for a move toward $2,800 or $3,000.

  • Ethereum is consolidating gains below the $2,700 resistance zone.
  • The price is trading above $2,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  • There was a break above a bullish flag pattern with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  • The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,630 support zone.

Ethereum Price Starts Fresh Surge

Ethereum price remained stable above the $2,420 resistance. ETH formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $2,500 resistance, outperforming Bitcoin.

There was a break above a bullish flag pattern with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair gained over 5% and there was a clear move above the $2,600 resistance. It even moved toward the $2,700 level. A high was formed near $2,681 and the price is now consolidating gains.

There was a minor decline below the $2,660 level. Ethereum is still trading above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent rally from the $2,472 swing low to the $2,681 high. It is also trading above $2,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.

If there is a fresh increase, the price could surge above the $2,660 level. On the upside, the first major resistance is near the $2,680 level. The next major resistance is near $2,720, above which the price might rise and test the $2,800 resistance.

Ethereum Price

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com

If the bulls remain in action, they could even push the price above the $2,800 resistance. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,000 level.

Are Dips Limited In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,680 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,630 level.

The next key support could be the $2,600 zone. A clear move below the $2,600 support might send the price toward $2,575 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent rally from the $2,472 swing low to the $2,681 high. The main support could be $2,520 or the 100 hourly SMA. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,400 level.

Technical Indicators

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

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

Major Support Level – $2,630

Major Resistance Level – $2,680