Ethereum Price Gathers Strength — Bulls Prepare for Upside Extension

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,450 zone. ETH is now back above $2,550 and might soon aim for more gains. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $2,550 level. The price is trading above $2,575 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $2,570 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $2,520 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,450 zone, like Bitcoin . ETH price gained pace for a move above the $2,550 resistance zone and entered a positive zone. The bulls were able to push the price above the $2,620 resistance. However, there was no upside extension. A high was formed near $2,636 and the price corrected some gains. There was a move toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,373 swing low to the $2,636 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,560 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average . Besides, there is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $2,570 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $2,625 level. The next key resistance is near the $2,640 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,650 level. A clear move above the $2,650 resistance might send the price toward the $2,720 resistance. An upside break above the $2,720 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,750 resistance zone or even $2,800 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,620 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,570 level. The first major support sits near the $2,520 zone. A clear move below the $2,520 support might push the price toward the $2,500 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,420 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,350. 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 – $2,520 Major Resistance Level – $2,620