Ethereum decline to a new 3-week low at $208 against the US Dollar, similar to bitcoin. ETH price could correct higher in the short term, but upsides are likely to remain capped near $242.
- ETH price is currently showing a few recovery signs from the $208 low against the US Dollar.
- The price is now trading above the $220 level, but it is facing many hurdles.
- There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $225 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair is likely to correct above $230, but the bulls could struggle near $242 and $243.
Ethereum Price is Correcting Losses
This past week, Ethereum declined steadily below the $250 support level against the US Dollar. ETH price even traded below the $242 support level and settled well below the 100 simple moving average (4-hours).
It traded as low as $208 and recently started an upside correction. There was a break above the $215 and $220 resistance levels. The price even climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the key decline from the $278 swing high to $208 weekly low.
However, Ethereum seems to be facing a couple of hurdles near the $230 zone. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $225 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD.
If the bulls succeed in clearing the trend line resistance, the next stop for the bulls could be $236. The main hurdle on the upside is near the $242 and $243 levels. The 50% Fib retracement level of the key decline from the $278 swing high to $208 weekly low is also near the $243 level to act as a major resistance along with the 100 simple moving average (4-hours).
Therefore, the bulls are likely to struggle near $242, $243, and the 100 simple moving average (4-hours). A successful close above the $243 level and the 100 SMA is needed to start a fresh increase towards the $270 level.
$200 As an Important Support
On the downside, an initial support is seen near the $215 level. The first key support for Ethereum is near the $208 and $205 levels.
The main support is still near the $200 handle, below which there is a risk of a trend change from bullish to bearish in the medium term.
Technical Indicators
4 hours MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is slowly moving in the bearish zone.
4 hours RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is recovering and it is above the 40 level.
Major Support Level – $205
Major Resistance Level – $242