Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,300 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,385 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a rising channel forming with resistance at $2,365 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,385 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,250 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price formed a base and started a recovery wave above the $2,300 resistance. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,465 swing high to the $2,253 low. The bulls even pushed the price toward $2,350. Besides, there is a rising channel forming with resistance at $2,365 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,300, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,360 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,465 swing high to the $2,253 low. The first key resistance is near the $2,385 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,400 level. A clear move above the $2,400 resistance might send the price toward the $2,430 resistance. An upside break above the $2,430 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,500 resistance zone or even $2,550 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,385 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,300 level. The first major support sits near the $2,250 zone. A clear move below the $2,250 support might push the price toward the $2,200 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,150 region. The main support could be $2,120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,300 Major Resistance Level – $2,385