Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Moves Back Above $1,800, BTC Remains Near Recent Highs

ETH Moves Back Above $1,800, BTC Remains Near Recent Highs

Ethereum once again rallied above the $1,800 level on Monday, ahead of a highly significant week of U.S. economic data. Over the next few days consumer confidence, and nonfarm payrolls will be reported, ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting. Bitcoin continued to trade close to the $35,000 zone.

Bitcoin

On Monday, bitcoin remained near the $35,000 level, ahead of a key week of economic data from the United States.

BTC/USD peaked at the $34,743.26 mark to start the week, after falling to a low at $34,173.38 on Sunday.

This resulted in bitcoin moving closer to an 18-month high at $35,157, which was last struck on October 25.

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Since hitting a low of $33,400 on Friday, BTC has made consecutive gains, and this comes after the relative strength index (RSI) found a stable floor at 79.00.

As of writing, the index is tracking at 82.52, which is still significantly above the overbought mark.

Should price now continue to increase, there is a good chance that price strength will edge closer to a ceiling at 87.00.

Ethereum

Ethereum (ETH) rose above the $1,800 level to start the week, following a second straight day in the green.

Following a low of $1,779.36 on Sunday, ETH/USD rose to a high of $1,827.13 earlier in today’s session.

As a result of the move, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency rose to its highest point since last Thursday.

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From the chart, it appears that the rally came as the RSI neared its long-term resistance level of 75.00.

Currently, the index is tracking at 72.20, with ethereum marginally below its earlier peak at $1,817.

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