Ethereum price extended its increase above the $2,650 resistance. ETH is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2,600 support. Ethereum is currently correcting gains from the $2,700 resistance. The price is trading above $2,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,600 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must stay above the $2,550 support to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price remained well-supported and extended its increase, beating Bitcoin. ETH was able to clear the $2,550 and $2,650 resistance levels. The bulls even pushed the price above the $2,680 resistance. It tested the $2,700 zone. A high was formed at $2,701 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a drop below the $2,650 level. The price declined below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,528 swing low to the $2,701 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,600 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,528 swing low to the $2,701 high. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,650 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,680 level. The next key resistance is near $2,700. An upside break above the $2,700 resistance might call for more gains. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,780 resistance zone in the near term. The next hurdle sits near the $2,840 level or $2,880. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,650 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near $2,615. The first major support sits near the $2,600 zone and the trend line zone. A clear move below the $2,600 support might push the price toward $2,550. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,525 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,450. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,600 Major Resistance Level – $2,650
