ICON / USD Technical Analysis: Signs Of Exhaustion
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- ICON retains a bullish short-term outlook, with the cryptocurrency still trading above its 200-period moving average on the four-hour time frame
- The four-hour time frame also shows price pressing towards the neckline of bullish inverted head and shoulders pattern
- The medium-term time frame is neutral, with the ICX / USD pair trading at the top of its price range on the daily time frame.
ICON / USD Short-term price analysis
ICON retains its bullish outlook over the short-term, with the ICX / USD pair trading close to the neckline of a bullish inverted head and shoulders pattern on the four-hour time frame.
The cryptocurrency has been consistently well supported on any dips lower since it started to push higher in early February. Technical indicators on the four-hour time frame are also attempting to push higher.
If the buyers once again fail to break above neckline resistance, we will likely see the ICX / USD pair testing towards its 200-period moving average on the four-hour time frame.
ICX / USD H4 Chart (Source: TradingView)
Pattern Watch
If the bullish pattern is triggered, the ICX / USD pair will likely rally towards the November 19th swing high from last year, as it offers the foremost technical resistance above the neckline of the pattern.
MACD Indicator
The MACD indicator on the four-hour time frame is currently generating a bullish trading signal, with the signal line and MACD histogram both turning higher.
Relative Strength Index
The RSI indicator is also attempting to turn bullish on the four-hour time frame.
Fundamental Analysis
The short-term uptrend movement was triggered by the announcement that Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S10, will have a built-in hardware cryptocurrency wallet.
ICON has direct connections with Samsung with a signed MoU where Samsung pledges to use Chain ID for Samsung Pass. Moreover, since ICON and Samsung both are from Korea, further development of Samsung in the blockchain space could potentially be supported by ICON and benefit its ecosystem, which is kept in mind by investors as they speculate on the coin.
ICON / USD Medium-term price analysis
ICON has a neutral trading bias in the medium-term, with the cryptocurrency trading at the top-end of its recent range, but below its key 200-day moving average.
The ICX / USD pair has been trapped in a sideways price channel since November last year. Any sustained breakout above the price channel on the daily time frame will likely launch the cryptocurrency towards its 200-day moving average.
Traders should note that some signs of upside exhaustion are starting to appear, with the RSI indicator on the daily time frame pointing to a potential triple-top.
ICX / USD Daily Chart (Source: TradingView)
Pattern Watch
Ultimately, traders should expect sideways trading action until we see a sustained breakout above or below the price channel on the daily time frame.
MACD Indicator
The MACD histogram is attempting to move lower on the mentioned time frame, while the signal line is currently in overbought territory.
Relative Strength Indicator
The RSI indicator on the daily time frame is bullish, although it is starting to exhibit signs of a bearish triple top.
Fundamental Analysis
In the medium-term, the price still remains within its existing bounds. Currently, investors are buying into the Samsung story, and further positive news on the topic could potentially trigger a bull run for the coin, with the price likely to remain in the current range otherwise.
Conclusion
ICON continues to press against the best trading levels of the year so far, with both the four-hour and daily time frame showing that an upside breakout towards the ICX / USD pair’s 200-day moving could soon be upon us.
If a sustained upward move to fresh 2019 trading highs fails to occur, we may see a potential downward reversal in the cryptocurrency, as signs of possible upside price exhaustion are starting to appear on the daily RSI indicator.
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