Key Highlights:
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Ethereum continued its decline on Thursday, crashing below the pivotal $500 level to a one-month low.
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ETH/USD is currently on a downward trend testing a major support level at $460.
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A major resistance level has been established at $490.
ETH/USD Facing Tough Climb
Following a sharp decline in the cryptocurrency market this past weekend, Ethereum continued its decline on Thursday morning, crashing below the pivotal $500 price level and hitting a one-month low of $459. The digital currency is currently trading at close to $466 and trapped between the $460-$470 price range.
ETH/USD has now formed a bearish trend testing a major support level at $460. A resistance point has been established just below the $500 mark at $490. The candlestick patterns indicate that ETH/USD could drop even lower later in the day.
On the downside, a break below the support could see Ethereum price end up at near $440. On the upside, a reversal could send ETH/USD back toward $480 in the short term. However, it may take a major bullish run later this week to get Ethereum over the $500 hurdle.
Source: Tradingview
The technicals indicate that a correction is on the horizon. The recent MACD crossover sends a bullish signal, and there’s an increasing buying pressure as shown by the RSI score and rising trading volume.
Looking at the Technical Indicators:
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Hourly MACD — Bullish signal
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Hourly RSI — Ethereum is in overbought territory
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Major Resistance Level — $490
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Major Support Level — $460
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