Ethereum Price Defies Gravity: The Unstoppable Rise of ETH Continues

Ethereum price started a fresh surge above the $2,350 zone. ETH is now up over 35% and consolidating gains near the $2,500 zone.

• Ethereum started a fresh surge above the $2,350 resistance.

• The price is trading above $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.

• There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).

• The pair could continue to move up if it breaks the $2,600 resistance level.

Ethereum Price Surges And Clears $2,500

Ethereum price remained supported and started a fresh increase above $2,200, beating Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $2,350 resistance zone.

The bulls were able to push the price above the $2,500 resistance zone. The price gained over 35% and recently surpassed the $2,550 resistance zone. A high was formed at $2,606 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,272 swing low to the $2,606 high.

Ethereum price is now trading above $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.

On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,550 level. The next key resistance is near the $2,600 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,620 level. A clear move above the $2,620 resistance might send the price toward the $2,650 resistance.

An upside break above the $2,650 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,720 resistance zone or even $2,780 in the near term.

Are Dips Limited In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,550 resistance, it could start a fresh downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,470 level. The first major support sits near the $2,440 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,272 swing low to the $2,606 high.

A clear move below the $2,440 support might push the price toward the $2,350 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,270 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,220.

Technical Indicators

• Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.

• Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.

• Major Support Level – $2,440

• Major Resistance Level – $2,550