ETH Drops Below $1,600 As Prices Extend Recent Decline – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Ethereum again traded in the red, as prices of the token fell below $1,600 during today’s session. Tuesday’s drop marks the fifth day in a row that prices of the cryptocurrency have moved lower. Bitcoin also extended its streak of declines, falling below $23,000 in the process.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) was lower for a fifth day in a row, as prices of the token fell below $23,000 in today’s session.
After peaking at $24,121.64 to start the week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency plunged over $1,000 on Tuesday.
This latest decline saw BTC/USD hit a low of $22,710.08 earlier in the day as prices neared a key support level.
BTC is fast approaching a floor of $22,500, which has historically been a place where previous bearish periods were significantly exacerbated.
As can be seen from the chart, the last time this floor was breached on July 25, bearish pressure increased to the downside, moving prices from that point to a low of $20,737, all within a 24-hour period.
Today’s drop comes as the 14-day relative strength index (RSI) fell below its own floor at the 53 level, currently trailing 52.70.
Ethereum
Tuesday also saw ethereum (ETH) extend its recent downtrend for a fifth consecutive day, with the token falling below $1,600 in the process.
ETH/USD moved to an intraday low of $1,567.85 during today’s trade as bears pushed prices below a support point.
This was at the $1,620 floor tested on Monday, but on that occasion bulls managed to sustain the level, again pushing the price to a high of $1,685.59.
Since then, pressure has increased and, like bitcoin, the 14-day RSI has moved below a separate support point.
At the time of writing, the relative strength index is at 55.55, following a recent breakout of a floor at 58.
The target appears to be a new support at 54.20. Should this be hit, we could see ETH trading around $1500.
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