Ethereum price is gaining pace above the $3,600 resistance zone. ETH could extend its upward move if it clears the $3,725 resistance zone.

Ethereum price formed a base and started a decent increase above the $3,500 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH surpassed the $3,600 and $3,650 levels to move into a positive zone.

A new weekly high was formed at $3,726 and the price is now consolidating gains. The price is well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,224 swing low to the $3,726 low. It is up over 8% and there are chances of more upsides.

Ethereum is trading above $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,224 swing low to the $3,726 low.

Immediate resistance is near the $3,725 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,750 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,800, above which the price might test the $3,880 level, above which Ether could gain bullish momentum.

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com

In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,880 zone. If there is a move above the $3,920 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $4,000 resistance.

If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,725 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,620 level.

The first major support is near the $3,500 zone or the trend line. The next key support could be the $3,420 zone. A clear move below the $3,420 support might send the price toward $3,350. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,220 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 – $3,500

Major Resistance Level – $3,725

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