Ethereum Slips Lower – Will Continued Decline Lead To Double-Digit Losses?

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $4,120. ETH is now struggling and might decline further if it breaks the $4,050 support zone. Ethereum failed to extend gains and declined below the $4,150 zone. The price is trading below $4,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below $4,050 and $4,000. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price remained in a bearish zone after it settled below $4,450, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below the $4,320 and $4,300 support levels. The bears even pushed the price below $4,120. A low was formed at $4,000 and the price recently started a minor recovery wave. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $4,635 swing high to the $4,000 low. However, the bears remained active near the $4,250 resistance zone and pushed the price lower again. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,150 level. The next key resistance is near the $4,220 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,250 level. A clear move above the $4,250 resistance might send the price toward the $4,350 resistance and the trend line. An upside break above the $4,360 region might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,450 resistance zone or even $4,550 in the near term. Downside Extension In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,220 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,050 level. The first major support sits near the $4,000 zone. A clear move below the $4,000 support might push the price toward the $3,880 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,820 region in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,750. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,050 Major Resistance Level – $4,220