Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD to Gain Momentum?

Key Highlights
Ethereum classic price is slowly moving higher and is currently trading above $16.00 against the US Dollar.
There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $16.50 on the hourly chart of the ETC/USD pair (Data feed via Kraken).
The pair might continue to move higher if there is a clear break of the $17.50 resistance.
Ethereum classic price is gaining momentum against the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETC/USD has to move above $17.50 to accelerate gains in the near te