It's a bearish start to the day for the majors. Failure to move through the day's pivot levels could deliver another heavy set of losses.
Ethereum slid by 8.58% on Thursday. Following on from a 6.06% fall on Wednesday, Ethereum ended the day at $520.34.
A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning intraday high $577.00 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $598.85, Ethereum slumped to a late morning intraday low $480.08.
Ethereum fell through the first major support level at $546.36 and the second major support level at $523.94.
More significantly, Ethereum fell through the 23.6% FIB of $495.00.
Finding support at sub-$500 levels, however, Ethereum moved back through the 23.6% FIB to wrap up the day at $520 levels.
At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.78% to $516.30. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $522.55 before falling to a low $515.68.
Ethereum left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ethereum would need to move through the pivot level at $525.81 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $571.53.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from $550 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.
In the event of a breakout, Ethereum could test resistance at $600 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $622.73.
Failure to move through the $525.81 pivot would bring the 23.6% FIB of $495 and the first major support level at $474.61 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$450 levels. The second major support level sits at $428.89.
First Major Support Level: $474.61
Pivot Level: $525.81
First Major Resistance Level: $571.53
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $495
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $416
62% FIB Retracement Level: $288
Litecoin tumbled by 12.96% on Thursday. Following on from an 8.51% slide on Wednesday, Litecoin ended the day at $71.11.
It was a mixed start to the day. Litecoin rose to an early morning intraday high $83.26 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $89.01, Litecoin slid to a late intraday low $64.30.
Litecoin fell through the first major support level at $76.22 and the second major support level at $70.69.
More significantly, the sell-off saw Litecoin fall through the 38.2% FIB of $71.00.
Late in the day, Litecoin recovered to $71 levels to reduce the losses from the day. The 38.2% FIB pinned Litecoin back late on.
At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 1.27% to $70.21. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $71.50 before falling to a low $69.95.
Litecoin left the major support and resistance levels untested early on. Litecoin fell through the 38.2% FIB of $71, however.
Litecoin would need to move through the 38.2% FIB and the $72.89 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $81.48.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from $75 levels.
Barring another extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.
In the event of an extended breakout, Litecoin would likely test resistance at $85 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $91.85.
Failure to move through the $72.89 pivot level would bring the first major support level at $62.52 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off on the day, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$60 levels. The second major support level sits at $53.93.
First Major Support Level: $62.52
Pivot Level: $72.89
First Major Resistance Level: $81.48
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $45.30
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $71
62% FIB Retracement Level: $100
Ripple’s XRP slumped by 14.78% on Thursday. Following on from a 9.08% slide on Wednesday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.5370.
It was another mixed start to the day. Ripple’s XRP rose to an early morning intraday high $0.6518 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.7093, Ripple’s XRP tumbled to a late intraday low $0.45501.
Ripple’s XRP fell through first major support level at $0.5665 and the second major support level at $0.5025. More significantly, however, Ripple’s XRP also slid through the 23.6% FIB of $0.6274 and the 38.2% FIB of $0.5285.
Finding support through the late morning, however, Ripple’s XRP moved back through the 38.2% FIB to wrap up the day at $0.53 levels.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 1.96% to $0.52645. A bearish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP slide from an early morning high $0.5370 to a low $0.5220.
While steering clear of the major support and resistance levels, Ripple’s XRP fell back through the 38.2% FIB of $0.5285.
Ripple’s XRP will need to move through the 38.2% FIB and the $0.5479 pivot level to support a run at the first major resistance level at $0.6409.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through the 23.6% FIB of $0.6274.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.
In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $0.70 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.7447.
Failure to move through the $0.5479 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.4441 into play.
Barring another extended crypto sell-off, Ripple’s XRP should steer well clear of sub-$0.40 levels and the 62% FIB of $0.3687. The second major support level sits at $0.3511.
First Major Support Level: $0.4441
Pivot Level: $0.5479
First Major Resistance Level: $0.6409
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.6274
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.5285
62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3687
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With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, Bob has been managing regional teams across Europe and Asia and focusing on analytics across both corporate and financial institutions. Currently he is covering developments relating to the financial markets, including currencies, commodities, alternative asset classes, and global equities.