Ethereum price started a fresh surge above the $2,000 zone. ETH is now up over 25% and consolidating gains near the $2,200 zone. Ethereum started a fresh surge above the $2,000 resistance. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,150 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it breaks the $2,250 resistance level. Ethereum Price Surges Above $2,000 Ethereum price remained supported and started a fresh increase above $1,880, beating Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $1,950 resistance zone. The bulls were able to push the price above the $2,000 resistance zone. The price gained over 25% and recently surpassed the $2,200 resistance zone. A high was formed at $2,241 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,752 swing low to the $2,241 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,150 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,240 level. The next key resistance is near the $2,250 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,320 level. A clear move above the $2,320 resistance might send the price toward the $2,450 resistance. An upside break above the $2,450 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. 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 $2,250 resistance, it could start a fresh downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,200 level. The first major support sits near the $2,150 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $2,150 support might push the price toward the $2,075 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,020 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,000. 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 – $2,150 Major Resistance Level – $2,250