Following Thursday's rebound, avoiding the day's pivot levels would be key to support another bullish day ahead.
Ethereum rallied by 7.53% on Friday. Reversing a 6.80% slide from Thursday, Ethereum ended the day at $4,299.55.
A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning intraday low $3,975.24 before making a move.
Steering clear of the first major support level at $3,857, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $4,314.82 before easing back.
Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $4,243 to wrap up the day at $4,290 levels.
At the time of writing, Ethereum was flat at $4,299.35. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $4,330.00 before falling to a low $4,287.84.
Ethereum left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ethereum would need to avoid the $4,197 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $4,418 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from $4,350 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap the upside.
In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at $4,500 levels before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $4,536.
A fall through the $4,197 pivot would bring the first major support level at $4,078 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of the second major support level at $3,857.
First Major Support Level: $4,078
Pivot Level: $4,197
First Major Resistance Level: $4,418
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,738
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $3,039
62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,909
Litecoin rallied by 6.84% on Friday. Partially reversing an 11.06% slide from Thursday, Litecoin ended the day at $218.12.
A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $199.74 before making a move.
Steering clear of the first major support level at $192, Litecoin rallied to a late afternoon intraday high 221.65.
Falling short of the 38.2% FIB of $223 and the first major resistance level at $224, however, Litecoin eased back to end the day at sub-$220.
At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.04% to $218.20. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $217.38 before rising to a high $220.79.
Litecoin left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Litecoin would need to avoid the $213 pivot to bring the 38.2% FIB of $223 and the first major resistance level at $227 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from the 38.2% FIB.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap the upside.
In the event of an extended rally, Litecoin could test resistance at $240. The second major resistance level sits at $235.
A fall through the $213 pivot would bring the first major support level at $205 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$195 levels. The second major support level sits at $191.
First Major Support Level: $205
Pivot Level: $213
First Major Resistance Level: $227
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $178
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $223
62% FIB Retracement Level: $296
Ripple’s XRP rose by 4.48% on Friday. Partially reversing a 5.11% loss from Thursday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $1.09065
Tracking the broader market, Ripple’s XRP fell to an early morning intraday low $1.01907 before making a move.
Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.9847, Ripple’s XRP rallied to an early afternoon intraday high $1.1037.
While falling short of the first major resistance level at $1.1287, Ripple’s XRP broke back through the 38.2% FIB of $1.0659.
A mixed end to the day saw Ripple’s XRP ease back to end the day at sub-$1.10 levels, however.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.33% to $1.08710. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $1.09900 before falling to a low $1.08710.
Ripple’s XRP left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ripple’s XRP would need to avoid the $1.0711 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.1232 into play.
Support would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from $1.10 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap the upside.
In the event of a broad-based crypto rebound, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.15 levels before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1.1558.
A fall through the $1.0711 pivot would bring the 38.2% FIB of $1.0659 and first major support level at $1.0386 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should avoid the second major support level at $0.9865.
First Major Support Level: $1.0386
Pivot Level: $1.0711
First Major resistance Level: $1.1232
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8533
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.0659
62% FIB Retracement Level: $1.4096
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.