Ethereum Returns To Its Recent High And Targets $4,500

Ethereum (ETH) saw a dip on December 9 but recovered back above the 21-day SMA.

On December 9, the bulls bought the dips and started an uptrend above the 21-day SMA. The largest altcoin is starting the second wave of its upward momentum. Buyers are hoping to push Ether above $4,000. 

Ethereum price long-term analysis: bullish

A break above the recent high will catapult the altcoin to a high of $4,500. On the upside, the bears will offer resistance near the psychological $4,000 mark. The uptrend is currently encountering early resistance above the 21-day SMA. If the bulls are unable to break above the $4,000 high, the altcoin would have to range above the moving averages but below the recent high. 

Analysis of the Ethereum  indicators

Ether has risen above its 21-day SMA support. The extended candlestick tail below the 21-day SMA indicates strong buying during this period. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars were previously below the moving average lines, but are now correcting upwards as the altcoin regains upward momentum.

Technical Indicators:

Resistance Levels – $4,000 and $4,500

Support Levels – $3.500 and $3,000

What is the next direction for Ethereum?

Ether price has resumed its uptrend with the price bars back above the moving average lines. Ether is rising towards its previous high of $4,000. In previous price action, the market reached a high of $4,075 before being pushed back. Ether is expected to reach a high of $4,500.

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