Ethereum Price Consolidates: Here Are The Next Key Levels To Watch

Source Newsbtc

Over some days, the price of Ethereum has been in a consolidation zone, moving between $3,949 and $3,627. This is a result of the rally that happened a few days ago which led to the crypto asset’s price making over 10% movement on the upside. 

When prices are consolidating, it can only be considered that it is building momentum to either break above the consolidation zone or below it. At this point, we cannot tell the next action the price will take.

In this article, we will see the possible outcome if there is a break out from the consolidation. As of the time of writing, the price of ETH was up by 0.66%, trading around $3,752 above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) in the last 24 hours.

Ethereum On The 4-Hour Chart

Looking at Ethereum’s chart on the 4-hour timeframe, it can observed that the price is trading above the 100-day moving average, suggesting ETH’s price is on a bullish trend and could break above the consolidation zone.

Ethereum

Also, with the help of the MACD indicator, although the MACD histograms are trending below the MACD zero line, these are already showing signs of weakness as the histogram color is becoming faint.

The MACD line and the MACD signal line are also seen moving toward the MACD zero line but as long as they are still above the zero line, there could be a possible reverser.

With this MACD formation, it could be suggested that the price of Ethereum is still bullish and there is a possibility it could break above the consolidation zone

Finally, using the Relative Strength Index (RSI) also to analyze the price action in the 4-hour timeframe, it can be seen that the RSI line is attempting to back up after failing to cross below the 50 lines, suggesting that the price is still bullish.

Ethereum

Possible Outcomes If There Is A Breakout In Either Direction

Conclusively, if there is a break out above the consolidation zone, the price of ETH might continue to move upward toward the $4,094 resistance level. Should the price surpass this resistance level, it might move further upward to create a new high for the year.

On the contrary, if Ethereum breaks below the consolidation zone, the price might begin to move toward the $3,263 support level. A breakout below this level might cause a continuous downward movement toward the $2,864.04 support level.

Ethereum
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
Gold selling pressure persists as traders lock in profits ahead of US NFP reportGold (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the second straight day and slides back closer to the overnight swing low during the Asian session on Thursday. The downtick lacks any fundamental catalyst and is likely to remain limited amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
Author  FXStreet
Jan 08, Thu
Gold (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the second straight day and slides back closer to the overnight swing low during the Asian session on Thursday. The downtick lacks any fundamental catalyst and is likely to remain limited amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
placeholder
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD extends its reversal below $76.00Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower in an otherwise calm market session on Thursday.
Author  FXStreet
Jan 08, Thu
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower in an otherwise calm market session on Thursday.
placeholder
Bitcoin briefly dips under $90,000 as profit-taking drags ETH, XRP and BNB lowerBitcoin briefly slipped below $90,000 after hitting $94,000 earlier in the week, with ETH falling to $3,120 as traders cited profit-taking, $150 million in long liquidations, and macro uncertainty including U.S. jobs data and tariff-related Supreme Court risks.
Author  Mitrade
Jan 08, Thu
Bitcoin briefly slipped below $90,000 after hitting $94,000 earlier in the week, with ETH falling to $3,120 as traders cited profit-taking, $150 million in long liquidations, and macro uncertainty including U.S. jobs data and tariff-related Supreme Court risks.
placeholder
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple — BTC, ETH and XRP defend key support as rebound scenario stays in playBTC holds above $90,000, ETH hovers near $3,128 at the 50-day EMA, and XRP steadies above $2.07 as traders weigh rebound targets and key downside levels.
Author  Mitrade
16 hours ago
BTC holds above $90,000, ETH hovers near $3,128 at the 50-day EMA, and XRP steadies above $2.07 as traders weigh rebound targets and key downside levels.
placeholder
Bitcoin Trader Sticks to $76K Target as Early 2026 Rebound Loses MomentumBitcoin's recovery is in jeopardy with bearish predictions dominating sentiment as traders cite ongoing resistance and technical patterns hinting at further declines.
Author  Mitrade
16 hours ago
Bitcoin's recovery is in jeopardy with bearish predictions dominating sentiment as traders cite ongoing resistance and technical patterns hinting at further declines.
goTop
quote