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Ethereum Price Dips Again: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Ethereum Price Dips Again: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

NewsbtcNewsbtc2024/10/08 03:57
By:Aayush Jindal

Ethereum price extended its increase above the $2,500 zone. ETH is now correcting gains and might find support near the $2,400 zone.

  • Ethereum started a downside correction from the $2,520 zone.
  • The price is trading below $2,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  • There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  • The pair must stay above the $2,400 support level to start another increase in the near term.

Ethereum Price Corrects Gains

Ethereum price extended its upward move above the $2,400 level. ETH was able to clear the $2,450 resistance to move into a positive zone like Bitcoin . The price was able to climb above the $2,500 resistance zone.

However, the bears were active above $2,500. A high was formed at $2,519 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $2,450 support level. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,311 swing low to the $2,519 high.

Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average .

However, the bulls are protecting the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,311 swing low to the $2,519 high. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,450 level. A clear move above the $2,450 resistance might send the price toward the $2,500 resistance.

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com

An upside break above the $2,500 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,580 resistance zone in the near term. The next hurdle sits near the $2,650 level or $2,665.

More Losses In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,450 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,420 level. The first major support sits near the $2,400 zone.

A clear move below the $2,400 support might push the price toward $2,320. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,120.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACDThe MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.

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

Major Support Level – $2,400

Major Resistance Level – $2,450

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