Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,250. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,265 zone. The price is trading below $2,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a contracting triangle forming with support at $2,255 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,220 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,300 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH price dipped below the $2,280 and $2,265 levels. The price even traded below $2,250. A low was formed at $2,220, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,345 swing high to the $2,220 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,270 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a contracting triangle forming with support at $2,255 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,250, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,280 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,345 swing high to the $2,220 low. The first key resistance is near the $2,300 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,320 level. A clear move above the $2,320 resistance might send the price toward the $2,375 resistance. An upside break above the $2,375 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,420 resistance zone or even $2,440 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,280 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,255 level. The first major support sits near the $2,220 zone. A clear move below the $2,220 support might push the price toward the $2,165 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,150 region. The main support could be $2,120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,220 Major Resistance Level – $2,280

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