TA: Ethereum Nosedives, Why Bulls Could Struggle In Near Term

Ethereum started a fresh decline from well above $4,650 against the US Dollar. ETH could extend downsides if there is a clear break below $4,200. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $4,700 and $4,750 resistance levels. The price is now trading below $4,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below an ascending channel with support near $4,620 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses if the bears gain strength below $4,200 in the near term. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum faced a strong resistance near the $4,850 zone. ETH formed a top near $4,769 before there was a sharp decline. The bears gained strength for a move below the $4,500 support and the 100 hourly simple moving average. The decline extended below the $4,400 level. Ether price traded as low as $4,261 and is currently consolidating losses. An immediate resistance on the upside is near the $4,380 level. The 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,769 swing high to $4,261 low is also near $4,380. The next major resistance is near the $4,400 level. The main barrier is now forming near the $4,500 zone. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The $4,500 resistance is also near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,769 swing high to $4,261 low. A break above the $4,500 level may possibly spark a fresh rally. The next key resistance is near the $4,650 le...