Ethereum price is gaining bearish momentum below $2,950. ETH might continue to move down toward the $2,550 support in the near term.
- Ethereum struggled to clear the $2,950 resistance and started a fresh decline.
- The price is trading below $2,920 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,910 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bearish momentum if there is a move below the $2,850 support.
Ethereum Price Extends Losses
Ethereum price failed to continue higher above the $2,950 resistance, like Bitcoin. A high was formed at $2,951 and the price started a fresh decline. There was a steady decline below the $2,920 and $2,900 levels.
A low has formed at $2,864 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is trading near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,951 swing high to the $2,864 low. Ethereum is now trading below $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
More Losses In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,920 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,865 level. The first major support is near the $2,840 zone.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 level.
Major Support Level – $2,865 Major Resistance Level – $2,920