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Ethereum (ETH) Price Reaches Prior High After Breaking Descending Trendline

Published 25 December 2024
Nikola Lazic
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Edited by Ryan James

Key Takeaways

  • ETH finished the ABC correction, making a recovery
  • Resistance at the prior high could keep the price below $3,500
  • The breakout above will signal a new uptrend

After revisiting its yearly high on Dec. 4, the price of ETH made a corrective downturn, forming an ABC pattern.

The corrective stage could be finished as the price declined by 24%, followed by a significant recovery.

Further confirmation is needed, and the first sign will be what happens at $3,500.

ETH Price Analysis

The daily Ethereum chart shows the price decline after completing the 5-wave impulse.

The price broke below the ascending channel, forming an ABC correction to a low of around $3,100 on Dec. 20. 

The price quickly bounced back to around $3,500, which signals that the prior correction ended and the potential for a larger rebound coming next.

However, further downsides could be seen if the $3,500 proves to serve as resistance again. 

ETH Price Analysis
ETHUSD ABC completed | Credit: Nikola Lazic/TradingView

In that case, the price would fall to some lower Fib levels at 0.5 and 0.618 Fibonacci retracement, around $3,209 and $3,004.

The daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) is approaching neutral territory, indicating that the market sentiment is neither overbought nor oversold, allowing for potential continuation or further consolidation.

If the price breaks below the 0.618 retracement, further downside toward the 0.786 level at $2,713 is possible.

Key observations

  • Ethereum has recently faced a correction after a strong rally.
  • RSI suggests neutral market conditions, potentially indicating consolidation.
  • If the support breaks, the Price could decline to 0.618 or 0.786 retracement levels.

ETH Price Prediction

The hourly Ethereum chart shows a strong upward move after likely completing a corrective phase.

The current price structure suggests the development of an impulse wave with the potential for a continued rally.

The price tests its prior high, which is now a resistance

ETH price prediction
ETHUSD At Prior High After A Descending Trendline Breakout | Credit: Nikola Lazic/TradingView

If the price breaks above this resistance, the next key level to watch is $3,666.

Should the market sentiment remain bullish, this area could push upward further.

However, should the price exceed $3,666, support levels around $3,413 (0.382 Fibonacci) and $3,209 (0.5 Fibonacci) would become significant.

The RSI is moving upwards, suggesting that there is still room for further bullish momentum.

A breakout above $3,666 could trigger an acceleration toward $3,900. Still, a failure to maintain price action above this zone may lead to a retest of lower support levels, such as $3,209.

Key levels to watch

  • Resistance at $3,666 (0.236 Fibonacci).
  • Support around $3,413.6 (0.382 Fibonacci).
  • Key support at $3,209.2 (0.5 Fibonacci).
  • Potential strong support near $3,004.7 (0.618 Fibonacci).
  • Upward target is around $3,900. 
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, financial advice. We do not make any warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. All investments involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. We recommend consulting a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Nikola Lazic

Nikola Lazic is a cryptocurrency analyst and investor working in the industry since 2017. He holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology, which enables him to better understand the psychology behind the crowd´s positioning. Consequently his preferred analytical tool is Elliott Wave Theory in combination with price action analysis.

Combining his experience in trading and investing with knowledge in content writing he strives to bring the most accurate and actionable information.

Expertise: Cryptocurrencies, Technical analysis, Elliott Wave Theory, On-chain metrics, Research reports.

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