Ethereum, When Will It Cross $2,400?...'Hesitates' Before a Surge

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Ethereum (ETH) is pausing for breath at the $2,400 resistance level, standing at a crossroads between further gains and a short-term correction. The $2,360 support level and whether it breaks past $2,400 have emerged as key price points that will determine its next direction.

NewsBTC reported on May 6th that Ethereum's price resumed its upward trend after maintaining a stable flow above the $2,360 zone, and could aim for further gains if it surpasses $2,400. After holding the $2,300 support, Ethereum began a new upward trend, similar to Bitcoin (BTC), and successively surpassed $2,350 and $2,360.

The price rose to around $2,385, formed a peak at $2,398, and then entered a phase of consolidating its gains. Although it slightly dipped below the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement line of the upward move from the $2,220 low to the $2,399 high, it is still trading above $2,350 and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average.

In terms of technical structure, an upward trend line with support at $2,360 has formed on the hourly Ethereum/USD chart. If buying pressure remains strong above $2,310, Ethereum could attempt another rally. Immediate resistance is around $2,380, with the first key resistance at $2,400. The next major resistance is presented at $2,440.

If it clearly breaks past $2,440, the price could push up to the $2,500 resistance level. If the upward breakout continues to the $2,500 zone, there's potential for further short-term gains to the $2,550 resistance zone or even $2,565.

Conversely, if Ethereum fails to overcome the $2,400 resistance, a downward correction could begin. The first downside support is around $2,360 and the upward trend line. The first major support zone is $2,340, and if that support is clearly lost, the price could head towards the $2,310 support level or the Fibonacci 50% retracement line of the rally from the $2,220 low to the $2,399 high. If further losses occur, $2,265 is presented, with the key support level at $2,220.

The hourly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is building momentum in the bullish zone, and the hourly Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also above 50. Ethereum's key support level is $2,360, and its key resistance level is $2,400. The short-term trend is expected to be determined between a breakout above $2,400 and the defense of $2,360.

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