Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $3,230 zone. ETH climbed above $3,350, but it now faces strong resistance at $3,420.
- Ethereum started an upside correction from the $3,240 support zone.
- The price is trading below $3,420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,410 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair must clear the $3,420 and $3,450 resistance levels to continue higher.
Ethereum Price Eyes Recovery
Ethereum price extended losses and traded below the $3,350 zone. ETH even tested the $3,240 support zone before it started a recovery wave like Bitcoin. There was a decent increase above the $3,300 and $3,320 levels.
The bulls pushed the price above $3,350. It even spiked above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,518 swing high to the $3,230 low. However, the price seems to be facing strong resistance near the $3,420 zone.
Another Drop In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,420 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $3,375. The first major support sits near the $3,350 zone. A clear move below the $3,350 support might push the price toward $3,280. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,240 level in the near term. Technical IndicatorsHourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,300 Major Resistance Level – $3,420