Ethereum started a fresh recovery wave above $385 against the US Dollar. ETH price is showing positive signs and it could rally above $400 and $402 in the near term.
- Ethereum is trading in a positive zone above the key $392 and $395 support levels.
- The price even spiked above the $400 resistance and settled above the 100 hourly simple moving average.
- There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $392 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair is likely to continue higher if it clears the $400 and $402 resistance levels.
Ethereum Price is Recovering
After forming a support base near the $385 level, Ethereum started a decent upward move. ETH price broke the $392 and $395 resistance levels to move into a positive zone.
The price spiked above the $400 resistance settled above the 100 hourly simple moving average. A high was formed near $404 before the price corrected lower. Ether declined below the $400 support level. There was also a break below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $385 low to $404 swing high.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
It is now trading nicely above the $395 support level and showing positive signs. The next key support is near the $395 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $385 low to $404 swing high.
There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support near $392 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, ether is facing hurdles near the $400 and $402 levels.
A successful close above the $400 resistance and a follow through above the $402 zone could clear the path for a strong rally. The next stop for the bulls could be $415 or even $422.
Downsides Limited in ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $400 and $402 resistance levels, there could be a downside correction. An initial support zone is near the $395 level.
The main support is forming near the trend line and $392. A clear break below the trend line support might open the doors for a sharp decline towards the $380 support.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is slowly losing momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is still well above the 60 level.
Major Support Level – $392
Major Resistance Level – $402
