Ethereum Classic: Gauging ETC’s potential to reclaim a spot above $15

Ethereum Basic [ETC] noticed incremental beneficial properties after rebounding from its 15-month assist close to the $12-mark. However the three-month trendline resistance (yellow, dashed) has saved the shopping for efforts beneath a leash.

ETC’s jumped above its EMA ribbons put up the latest bullish resurgence. In the meantime, the sellers chalked out a bearish sample within the four-hour timeframe.

A reversal from the 23.6% Fibonacci resistance might pull ETC towards the $14-zone earlier than a extremely unstable break from its present sample. At press time, the alt traded at $15.26.

ETC 4-hour Chart

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ETC’s plunge from its April highs put the alt on an prolonged bearish monitor because it registered decrease peaks and troughs on an extended timeframe. Throughout this section, ETC noticed a three-month trendline resistance. This trendline has served as an essential space through the decline section.

The 76.28% retracement (from 29 March) led the alt to poke its 15-month low on 19 June. The eventual shopping for comeback helped the bulls discover a shut above the EMA ribbons.

The previous few days marked a low volatility section whereas the value hovered in a bearish flag-like sample close to the 23.6% stage. Additionally, the three-month trendline resistance coincided with the 23.6% stage to create a confluence of limitations.

Ought to the present candlestick shut under the 23.6% stage, ETC would see a probable patterned oscillation. Publish this, the sellers would intention to inflict a breakdown. If the consumers dwindle, any shut under the sample would expose the alt to a possible 7% draw back. The shorting targets would lie within the $13-zone. 

However any broader enhancements within the sentiment might invalidate the bearish tendencies. An in depth above the trendline resistance can delay the retracement and see a probable reversal from the $15-zone.

Rationale

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The Relative Power Index (RSI) noticed regular development from above the midline. Ought to the midline assist stand sturdy, the bulls might have a window to step in and proceed a gradual revival on the chart.

Additionally, the Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) line marked decrease troughs whereas affirming a light bullish divergence with worth. Nevertheless, the alt revealed a considerably weak directional pattern [ADX] over the previous couple of days.

Conclusion

Ought to ETC discover a retracing alternative at its speedy trendline resistance, it might fall under its EMA ribbons. On this case, the take-profit ranges would stay the identical as above.

Nevertheless, if the 20 EMA cross above the 50 EMA, the consumers would intention to invalidate the near-term bearish tendencies. Then, the merchants/buyers ought to search for a attainable reversal from the $15.8-$16 vary.

Lastly, the broader market sentiment and the on-chain developments would play a significant function in influencing future actions.