Ethereum Price Tanks 25%: What’s Next After the Major Decline?

Source Newsbtc

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $3,000 zone. ETH is down over 25% and the bears seem to be in control below $2,770.

  • Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $3,000 support zone.
  • The price is trading below $2,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  • There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,900 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  • The pair could start a recovery wave if it stays above the $2,200 level.

Ethereum Price Nosedives

Ethereum price started a major decline below the $3,000 level, underperforming Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $2,800 and $2,650 levels to enter a bearish zone.

There was a clear move below the $2,500 level. The price declined over 25% and tested the $2,120 zone. A low was formed at $2,127 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $2,300 level. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,403 wing high to the $2,127 swing low.

Ethereum price is now trading below $2,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,650 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,770 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,403 wing high to the $2,127 swing low.

The main resistance is now forming near $2,900. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,900 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. A clear move above the $2,900 resistance might send the price toward the $3,000 resistance.

Ethereum Price

An upside break above the $3,000 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,150 resistance zone or even $3,250 in the near term.

Another Drop In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,600 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,320 level. The first major support sits near the $2,250.

A clear move below the $2,250 support might push the price toward the $2,120 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,000 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $1,880.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACDThe MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSIThe RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone.

Major Support Level – $2,200

Major Resistance Level – $2,600

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
What Crypto Whales are Buying For May 2025Crypto whales are making bold moves heading into May 2025, and three tokens are standing out: Ethereum (ETH), Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), and Onyxcoin (XCN).
Author  Beincrypto
Apr 21, Mon
Crypto whales are making bold moves heading into May 2025, and three tokens are standing out: Ethereum (ETH), Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), and Onyxcoin (XCN).
placeholder
Ethereum Price Ready to Surge—$2,000 Level Could Be Within ReachEthereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,800 zone. ETH is now rising and attempting a move above the $1,850 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh recovery wave above the $1,820 resistance.
Author  NewsBTC
May 08, Thu
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,800 zone. ETH is now rising and attempting a move above the $1,850 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh recovery wave above the $1,820 resistance.
placeholder
Ethereum Price Explodes Past $2,200 with 25% Surge—Momentum Builds FastEthereum price started a fresh surge above the $2,000 zone. ETH is now up over 25% and consolidating gains near the $2,200 zone. Ethereum started a fresh surge above the $2,000 resistance.
Author  NewsBTC
May 09, Fri
Ethereum price started a fresh surge above the $2,000 zone. ETH is now up over 25% and consolidating gains near the $2,200 zone. Ethereum started a fresh surge above the $2,000 resistance.
placeholder
Avalanche Price Forecast: AVAX eyes $30 as FIFA, VanEck back blockchain ecosystemAvalanche (AVAX) is gaining bullish momentum, extending gains on Friday, trading at $25.74 as investor confidence grows on the back of two major developments.
Author  FXStreet
May 23, Fri
Avalanche (AVAX) is gaining bullish momentum, extending gains on Friday, trading at $25.74 as investor confidence grows on the back of two major developments.
placeholder
Gold edges higher after Trump’s bill boosts bond market uncertaintyGold (XAU/USD) price extends its weekly gains, trading near $3,330 at the time of writing on Friday, up nearly 1% on the day, on a new tailwind for the safe haven precious metal.
Author  FXStreet
May 23, Fri
Gold (XAU/USD) price extends its weekly gains, trading near $3,330 at the time of writing on Friday, up nearly 1% on the day, on a new tailwind for the safe haven precious metal.
goTop
quote