# Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD struggles to extend gains beyond $200 mark, bias bearish below 200-DMA

By Anupama Grandhi

Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/3111
Published: 2019-08-21T06:31:21.000Z
Updated: 2019-08-21T06:31:21.000Z
Section: Investing

> Support: 171 (Aug 15 low); Resistance: 197.58 (200-DMA)

[ETH/USD](<https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/ETHUSD/>) chart - Trading View

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Support: 171 (Aug 15 low); Resistance: 197.58 (200-DMA)

Technical Analysis: Bias Bearish

ETH/USD extends weakness for the 2nd straight session, bias turning bearish.

The pair has failed to extend gains above $200 mark, slips lower.

Major trend is bearish as shown by GMMA indicator. Parabolic SAR also supports weakness.

Price has slipped below 200-DMA and 200 SMA on the hourly charts. Hovers around 61.8% Fib.

RSI and Stochs are now biased lower. Volatility rising on the intraday charts.

Break below 61.8% Fib (189.05) will see dip till 171 (Aug 15 low) ahead of 165.75 (trendline).

200-DMA is now major resistance at 197.58. Retrace above will see further consolidation.

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