Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,265. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover.

• Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,280 zone.
• The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
• There was a break below a rising channel with support at $2,295 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
• The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,220 zone.

Ethereum Price Dips Further

Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,320 and started a downside correction, like . ETH price dipped below the $2,300 and $2,280 levels.

There was a break below a rising channel with support at $2,295 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The price even spiked to $2,220. A low was formed at $2,220, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,345 swing high to the $2,220 low.

Ethereum price is now trading below $2,280 and the . If the bulls remain in action above $2,220, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,265 level.

The first key resistance is near the $2,280 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,345 swing high to the $2,220 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,300 level. A clear move above the $2,300 resistance might send the price toward the $2,345 resistance. An upside break above the $2,345 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,400 resistance zone or even $2,420 in the near term.

Downside Continuation In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,280 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,230 level. The first major support sits near the $2,220 zone.

A clear move below the $2,220 support might push the price toward the $2,165 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,150 region. The main support could be $2,120.

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 – $2,220

Major Resistance Level – $2,280