Ethereum price is attempting a fresh increase above the $3,500 zone. ETH must clear the $3,680 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum is gaining pace above the $3,500 support zone. The price is trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,680 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Increase Ethereum price started a decent increase above the $3,550 resistance zone. ETH bulls were able to push the price in a positive zone above the $3,600 level, like Bitcoin. ETH climbed above the $3,650 resistance zone. A high was formed at $3,680 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is holding gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,301 swing low to the $3,680 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,680 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,720 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,750, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,880 level. If there is a move above the $3,880 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,680 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,600 level. The first major support is near the $3,580 zone and the trend line. The next key support could be the $3,500 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,301 swing low to the $3,680 high. A clear move below the $3,500 support might send the price toward $3,380. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,120 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,600 Major Resistance Level – $3,680
