Ethereum price started a steady upward move above $3,050. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $3,200.

Ethereum started a fresh increase above $3,000 and $3,050.
The price is trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $3,200 zone.

Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains

Ethereum price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3,000 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $3,050 and $3,120 resistance levels.

The bulls even pumped the price toward $3,200. A high was formed at $3,218, and the price is now consolidating gains. It declined a few points below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,116 swing low to the $3,218 high.

Ethereum price is now trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.

If the bulls are able to protect more losses below $3,120, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $3,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $3,220 level. The next major resistance is near the $3,250 level.

A clear move above the $3,250 resistance might send the price toward the $3,350 resistance. An upside break above the $3,350 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,450 resistance zone or even $3,500 in the near term.

Another Decline In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,220 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,165 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,116 swing low to the $3,218 high.

The first major support sits near the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,120 support might push the price toward the $3,050 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 region.

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 – $3,120

Major Resistance Level – $3,220

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ January 5, 2026 3:18 am