Cardano Approaches Critical Price Level: Technical Analysis Points to Potential Rally

Alexey Bondarev
Alexey BondarevDec, 09 2024 6:28
Cardano tests key resistance level

Cardano initiated a downward correction after hitting the $1.325 mark, revealing its current struggle between the $1.20 and $1.240 levels. Despite strong performance earlier, ADA faces significant hurdles in its path.

After failing to maintain a position above $1.30, ADA started to retreat. It now trades below $1.20, sitting under the 100-hourly simple moving average. A bearish trend line develops, with resistance seen at $1.20 on the ADA/USD hourly chart from Kraken. Yet, a surge could occur if ADA bypasses the $1.240 resistance zone.

Following a struggle above $1.30, ADA’s correction sees it underperform against Bitcoin and Ethereum, dropping under $1.20. It even briefly fell below $1.150 before a resurgence happened, forming a low at $1.1173. A fresh uptick began with ADA climbing past $1.140 and $1.1550 resistance zones. ADA conquered the 50% Fibonacci retracement level from the $1.326 peak to the $1.117 trough.

Nevertheless, bear activity is evident near the $1.25 range, guarding the 61.8% retracement from the descent between $1.326 and $1.117. Currently, ADA trades under $1.20, with the 100-hour moving average looming overhead. Resistance is expected around $1.20, reinforced by a bearish trend line on the hourly ADA/USD chart.

Initial resistance is poised at $1.2250, with another checkpoint at $1.2450. A close above this level could ignite a rally, potentially driving ADA to the $1.2780 mark. Continued gains might propel the price to $1.320.

Failure to breach the $1.20 resistance could spark another downturn for ADA. Initial support lies around $1.150. Further support is expected at $1.120. A dip below this threshold could prompt tests of lower levels near $1.080 and $1.0450, where bulls may reappear.

The hourly MACD for ADA/USD remains active in bearish territory. In parallel, the hourly RSI falls below the 50 mark. Key support zones rest at $1.120 and $1.080, with major resistance thresholds at $1.20 and $1.2450.

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Alexey Bondarev

Alexey Bondarev is the Head of Content at Yellow.com, having reported on crypto for the last 10 years. He specializes in in-depth Research and Learn pieces, with a focus on analytical reporting, industry context, and the bigger forces shaping crypto, from the AI era and security technologies to fintech innovation. He believes that everything digital will imminently overcome everything analogue and is working hard to make that come true.

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