Ethereum climbed above $2,880 as traders pushed the second-largest cryptocurrency through a key bearish trend line, setting up a potential test of the critical $3,000 resistance level. The recovery gained momentum after the asset held support near $2,750, with technical indicators showing renewed buying pressure as the price broke above multiple Fibonacci retracement levels from its recent decline.
What Happened: Technical Breakout
Ethereum began its recovery wave after stabilizing above $2,750, mirroring Bitcoin's recent upward movement. The cryptocurrency pushed through the $2,800 and $2,850 levels before breaking above a bearish trend line that had capped gains at $2,950.
The price now trades above $2,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
Bulls pushed Ethereum past the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the downward move from the $3,058 swing high to the $2,620 low, according to data from Kraken. The asset has also climbed above the 76.4% Fibonacci retracement level of that same decline.
Resistance appears at $2,980, with the crucial $3,000 level representing the next major barrier. A sustained move above $3,060 could open the path toward $3,150, with additional upside potential targeting $3,220 or $3,250. However, failure to breach $3,000 could trigger renewed selling pressure, with initial support at $2,920 and major support near $2,880.
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Why It Matters: Momentum Shift
The technical breakout signals a potential shift in market sentiment after Ethereum's recent consolidation period. The MACD indicator shows increasing momentum in bullish territory, while the Relative Strength Index has moved above the neutral 50 level, suggesting buyers are regaining control.
The $3,000 resistance level carries significance beyond technical charts.
A decisive break above this psychological barrier could attract additional buying interest and potentially spark a broader rally across alternative cryptocurrencies. Conversely, rejection at this level might reinforce bearish sentiment and lead to a retest of lower support zones near $2,800 or $2,740.
Major support now sits at $2,880, with deeper levels at $2,650 and $2,620 if the recovery falters.
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