Ethereum (ETH) Trading Sideways While Bitcoin Trimming Gains

Ethereum price is currently struggling to climb above $178 and $180 against the US Dollar.
Bitcoin price is declining and it seems like it failed to stay above $8,220 and $8,200.
There is a short term bullish trend line forming with support near $172 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
The pair could recover to $180 as long as there is no close below the $170 support area.Ethereum price is showing a few bearish signs versus the US Dollar, while bitcoin is declining. ETH price