Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH/USD Breaks Out From The Wedge. What’s Next?

Below, we are going to analyze the Ethereum price (ETH) in different time-frames and alongside technical indicators, in order to try and predict future movement. You can read our previous analysis here.

Ethereum Price (ETH): Trends and Highlights for June 11

• ETH/USD reached a high on May 30.
• It broke out from a short-term descending wedge.
• It is trading inside a longer-term descending wedge.
• The 10- and 20-day moving averages have made a bearish cross.
• Long-term bearish divergence has developed in the RSI.
• There is resistance near $270.
• There is support near $200.

Descending Wedge

On June 5, ETH/USD reached a low of $238.05 A gradual upward move ensued and ETH’s price reached a high of $253.93 on June 7.  Since then, it has been decreasing, creating the descending wedge outlined below:

On June 10, the price broke out from the wedge. The breakout occurred with significant but not enormous volume. However, this breakout occurred inside a longer-term trading pattern. As is visible in the graph below, the Ethereum price (ETH) has been trading in another descending wedge since May 31.

At the time of writing, the price was trading close to the resistance line. On June 10, it made an unsuccessful attempt at a breakout. Will it be successful in the future? Let’s look at technical indicators and try to answer this question.

Ethereum Price (ETH): RSI and Moving Averages

During the highs of May 16 and 30, the RSI generated lower highs. This is known as bearish divergence and often precedes price decreases. In the case of ETH, a decrease followed shortly after, which began the creation of the descending wedge. This is a bullish pattern, somewhat reducing the significance of the divergence. However, the moving averages give a similar bearish outlook. A bearish cross between the 10- and 20- day MAs also occurred on June 7. This is often an indication that a downtrend has begun. Since then, the price has failed to move past any of the MAs. The use of these indicators makes it likely that the Ethereum price (ETH) will continue to decrease at the rate predicted by the wedge and possibly break down. If a breakdown occurs, where will the price find support?

Ethereum Price (ETH): Reversal Areas

One resistance and one support area are traced for ETH/USD below: The closest resistance area is found near $270. If the Ethereum price (ETH) breaks out from the wedge, it is likely to reach this area. The closest support area is found near $200. If the price breaks down from the wedge, it is likely to find support near this area. Furthermore, if it continues to decrease at the rate predicted by the wedge, it should reach this area after June 20. The analysis of technical indicators support this possibility.

Summary

To conclude, the price of Ethereum (ETH) has recently broken out of a descending wedge. It is currently trading inside another descending wedge. The technical indicators give a bearish outlook and support price decreases towards the support area outlined above. Do you think the Ethereum price (ETH) will break down from the wedge? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Disclaimer: This article is not trading advice and should not be construed as such. Always consult a trained financial professional before investing in cryptocurrencies, as the market is particularly volatile.