TA: Why Ethereum (ETH) Could Continue To Outperform Bitcoin

Ethereum outperformed bitcoin and rallied above the $2,550 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price tested $2,700 and it is now correcting gains. Ethereum rallied towards the $2,700 level before it started a downside correction. The price is still trading above $2,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $2,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair is likely to start a fresh increase from $2,500 or $2,450 in the near term. Ethereum Price is Correcting Gains Ethereum formed a support base above $2,400 and started a fresh increase, outpacing bitcoin. ETH price gained strength and it broke the main $2,500 and $2,550 resistance levels. The price even surged above the $2,600 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average. It opened the doors for more gains and the price traded as high as $2,700 level. It is now correcting gains from the $2,700 resistance zone. There was a break below the $2,620 and $2,600 support level. A low is formed near $2,508 and the price is now consolidating. Ether is testing the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2,700 swing high to $2,508 high. There is also a major bullish trend line forming with support near $2,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the first key resistance is near the $2,600 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2,...