Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $1,230 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH could accelerate lower if there is a clear move below the $1,180 support.
- Ethereum is showing bearish signs and trading well below the $1,230 resistance zone.
- The price is now trading below $1,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,205 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could continue to move down if there is a clear move below the $1,185 support.
Ethereum Price Resumes Decline
Ethereum price struggled to clear the key $1,230 resistance zone. ETH formed a high near the $1,232 before it started another decline. There was a clear move below the $1,210 support zone and the 100 hourly simple moving average, similar to bitcoin.
The price even declined below the $1,200 support zone. It retested the $1,185 support zone. A low is formed near $1,186 and the price is now consolidating losses.More Losses in ETH?
If ethereum fails to climb above the $1,215 resistance, it could start another drop. An initial support on the downside is near the $1,185 level. The next major support is near the $1,165 level. A downside break below $1,165 might spark a move towards the $1,100 support. Any more losses could lead the price towards the $1,055 zone. Technical IndicatorsHourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Level – $1,185 Major Resistance Level – $1,215