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Breaking: ETH/USD shoots through $280 and it's eying up $288, the 2020-high

  • ETH/USD just had another important breakout above $280 and it's only facing resistance at $288.
  • Ethereum is also getting more trading volume in the past few days.

Ethereum just broke $280, a psychological resistance level, and the high set on July 23. Bulls are currently still pushing ETH trying to get close to that $288 barrier set back in February.

ETH/USD daily chart

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Ethereum price is currently hovering $283 and is not facing many resistance levels until $288. Most indicators are in favor of ETH in the short term.

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Lorenzo Stroe

Lorenzo Stroe

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Lorenzo is an experienced Technical Analyst and Content Writer who has been working in the cryptocurrency industry since 2012. He also has a passion for trading.

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