Ethereum Recovers Sharply, Why ETH Could Continue Higher above $2K

Ethereum started an upside correction above the $1,850 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is likely to continue higher if there is a close above the $2,000 resistance.

Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $1,850 and $1,950 resistance levels.
The price is now trading well above $1,900 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $1,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
The pair is likely to rise further if there is a proper close above the $2,000 resistance zone.

Ethereum Price Starts Decent Increase
Ethereum formed a decent support base above the $1,720 level, similar to bitcoin. As a result, ETH price started a steady increase above the $1,800 and $1,850 resistance levels.
There was also a close above the $1,900 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Ether price even spiked above the $2,000 resistance, but there was no proper close. A high was formed near $2,033 and the price is now correcting gains.
There was a break below the $2,000 level. It even tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,755 swing low to $2,033 high.

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com
On the upside, an initial resistance is near the $2,000 level. To move further into a positive zone, the price must settle above the $2,000 and $2,020 resistance levels. The next major barrier for the bulls could be near the $2,050 level, followed by $2,100. Any more gains might call for a test of $2,200.
Dips Limited in ETH?
If Ethereum fails to continue higher above $2,000 and $2,020, it could start a downside correction. An initial support on the downside is near the $1,970 level.
The first major support is near the $1,920 level. The main support is now forming near the $1,900 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,755 swing low to $2,033 high. Any more losses could set the pace for a drop towards the $1,850 support zone in the near term. The next major support sits near the $1,800 level.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 60 level.
Major Support Level – $1,900
Major Resistance Level – $2,000