It's a mixed start to the day for the majors. Failure to move through the day's pivot levels would bring support levels into play.
Ethereum slid by 5.19% on Wednesday. Following on from a 0.79% decline on Tuesday, Ethereum ended the day at $1,581.79.
A bullish start to the day saw Ethereum rise to a mid-day intraday high $1,740.91 before hitting reverse.
Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $1,711 before sliding to a late intraday low $1,550.0.
The extended sell-off saw Ethereum fall through the first major support level at $1,639 and the second major support level at $1,610.
More significantly, Ethereum also fell through the 23.6% FIB of $1,579.
Finding late support, Ethereum broke back through the 23.6% FIB to end the day at $1,581 levels.
At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.37% to $1,587.67. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $1,572.00 before rising to a high $1,588.93.
While leaving the major support and resistance levels untested early on, Ethereum fell through the 23.6% FIB of $1,579 before finding support.
Ethereum would need to move through the pivot level at $1,624 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $1,699.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from to $1,650 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Wednesday’s high $1,740.91 would likely cap any upside.
In the event of a breakout, Ethereum could test resistance at $1,800 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1,815.
Failure to move through the $1,624 pivot would bring the 23.6% FIB of $1,579 and the first major support level at $1,508 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of $1,450 levels. The second major support level sits at $1,433.
First Major Support Level: $1,508
Pivot Level: $1,624
First Major Resistance Level: $1,699
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1,579
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1,292
62% FIB Retracement Level: $830
Litecoin slid by 5.33% on Wednesday. Following a 0.06% gain on Tuesday, Litecoin ended the day at $175.95.
A bullish start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early afternoon intraday high $197.00 before hitting reverse.
Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $190 and the second major resistance level at $194.
More significantly, Litecoin also broke through the 23.6% FIB of $195 before sliding to a late intraday low $172.40.
The sell-off saw Litecoin fall back through the resistance levels and the 23.6% FIB.
Litecoin also fell through the first major support level at $181 and the second major support level at $177.
Finding late support, Litecoin revisited $178 levels before falling back through the second major support level.
At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.09% to $176.10. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $174.92 before rising to a high $177.02.
Litecoin left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Litecoin would need to move through the $182 pivot level to support a run at the first major resistance level at $191 and the 23.6% FIB of $195.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $190 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and 23.6% FIB would likely cap any upside.
In the event of an extended rally, Litecoin could test resistance at $200 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $206.
Failure to move through the $182 pivot level would bring the first major support level at $167 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of the second major support level at $157.
The 38.2% FIB of $163 should limit the downside.
First Major Support Level: $167
Pivot Level: $182
First Major Resistance Level: $191
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $195
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $163
62% FIB Retracement Level: $110
Ripple’s XRP tumbled by 12.77% on Wednesday. Following a modest 0.52% gain on Tuesday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.47929.
A bullish start saw Ripple’s XRP rally to an early afternoon intraday high $0.56260 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.5843, Ripple’s XRP slid to a late intraday low $0.45319.
Ripple’s XRP fell through the first major support level at $0.5266 and the second major support level at $0.5036.
More significantly, Ripple’s XRP also fell through the 23.6% FIB of $0.5320 and the 38.2% FIB of $0.4632.
Finding late support, Ripple’s XRP moved back through 38.2% FIB to end the day at $0.47 levels.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 0.61% to $0.48223. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $0.47481 before rising to a high $0.48611.
Ripple’s XRP left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ripple’s XRP will need to move through the $0.4984 pivot level to bring 23.6% FIB of $0.5320 and the first major resistance level at $0.5435 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $0.50 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the 23.6% FIB and first major resistance level would cap any upside.
In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at Wednesday’s high $0.5626 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.6078.
Failure to move through the $0.4984 pivot would bring the 38.2% FIB of $0.4632 and the first major support level at $0.4341 into play.
Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$0.40 levels. The second major support level sits at $0.3890.
First Major Support Level: $0.4341
Pivot Level: $0.4984
First Major resistance Level: $0.5435
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.5320
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.4632
62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3521
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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.