Following Thursday's gains, the majors will need to avoid the day's pivot levels to maintain the momentum going into the weekend.
Ethereum rose by 3.59% on Thursday. Following a 0.01% gain on Wednesday, Ethereum ended the day at $2,383.32.
A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning intraday low $2,267.78 before making a move.
Steering clear of the first major support level at $2,248, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $2,399.99.
Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $2,351 to end the day at $2,380 levels.
At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.45% to $2,372.50. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $2,389.54 before falling to a low $2,365.84.
Ethereum left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,350 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $2,433 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from Thursday’s high $2,399.99.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.
In the event of another broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could resistance at $2,500 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $2,483.
A fall through the $2,350 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,301 into play.
Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should continue to steer clear of sub-$2,200 levels. The second major support level at $2,218 should limit the downside.
First Major Support Level: $2,301
Pivot Level: $2,350
First Major Resistance Level: $2,433
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740
62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725
Litecoin rose by 0.74% on Thursday. Following a 4.24% rally on Wednesday, Litecoin ended the day at $141.52.
A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $136.63 before making a move.
Steering clear of the first major support level at $135, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high $142.97.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $144, however, Litecoin slipped back to end the day at sub-$142 levels.
At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.66% to $140.59. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $142.00 before falling to a low $140.59.
Litecoin left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Litecoin would need to avoid the $140 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $144 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from Thursday’s high $142.97.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $145 would likely cap any upside.
In the event of another extended breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $150. The second major resistance level sits at $147.
A fall through the $140 pivot would bring the first major support level at $138 into play.
Barring an extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should continue to steer clear of sub-$130 levels. The second major support level at $134 should limit the downside.
First Major Support Level: $138
Pivot Level: $140
First Major Resistance Level: $144
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $178
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $223
62% FIB Retracement Level: $296
Ripple’s XRP rose by 2.39% on Thursday. Following Wednesday’s 13.80% breakout, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.74995.
After a mixed start to the day, Ripple’s XRP fell to a mid-day intraday low $0.69828 before making a move.
Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.6592, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a final hour intraday high $0.76596.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.7806, Ripple’s XRP eased back to end the day at sub-$0.75 levels.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 1.67% to $0.73739. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $0.75261 before falling to a low $0.73739.
Ripple’s XRP left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ripple’s XRP will need to move back through the $0.7381 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $0.7778 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from Thursday’s high $0.76596.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.
In the event of another breakout, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $0.80 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.8057.
Failure to move back through the $0.7381 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.7102 into play.
Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$0.70 levels. The second major support level sits at $0.6704.
First Major Support Level: $0.7102
Pivot Level: $0.7381
First Major resistance Level: $0.7778
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8533
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.0659
62% FIB Retracement Level: $1.4096
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With over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, Bob has worked with various global rating agencies and multinational banks. Currently he is covering currencies, commodities, alternative asset classes and global equities, focusing mostly on European and Asian markets.