Ethereum Price Dives To $2,000, Why Dips Remain Attractive

2023-12-11 05:31:49

Ethereum price took a major hit like Bitcoin and dropped over $350. ETH tested the $2,000 support and is currently attempting a fresh increase.

Ethereum declined over 8% and broke the $2,200 support zone.
The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $2,340 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
The pair could rise again unless there is a close below the $2,100 support zone.

Ethereum Price Took A Major Hit

Ethereum price climbed further higher above the $2,300 level. ETH even cleared the $2,350 level but the bears remained active near the $2,400 zone. A high was formed near $2,401 and there was a sharp decline like Bitcoin.

The price declined over 8% and there was a move below the $2,200 level. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $2,340 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even spiked below the $2,000 support before the bulls appeared.

A low was formed near $1,980 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2,150 and $2,180 levels. The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,401 swing high to the $1,980 low.

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com

On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $2,275 zone. The next key resistance is near the $2,300 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,401 swing high to the $1,980 low. A clear move above the $2,300 zone could send the price toward the $2,400 level. The next resistance sits at $2,450. Any more gains could start a wave toward the $2,500 level.

Another Decline in ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,300 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,180 level.

The next key support is $2,120. The main support is now near $2,100. A downside break below $2,200 might start an extended decline. The key support is now at $2,000, below which there is a risk of a move toward the $1,880 level in the near term.

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 30 level.

Major Support Level – $2,100

Major Resistance Level – $2,300

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