It's a mixed start to the day for the majors. Failure to move through the day's pivot levels would bring the major support levels into play.
Ethereum slid by 4.22% on Wednesday. Reversing a 3.22% gain from Tuesday, Ethereum ended the day at $388.63.
It was a bullish start to the day. Ethereum rose to an early morning intraday high $409.52 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $414.89, Ethereum tumbled to an early afternoon intraday low $380.50.
Ethereum fell through the first major support level at $393.47 and the second major support level at $381.20.
Steering clear of sub-$380, Ethereum broke back through the second major support level to end the day at $388 levels.
At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.01% to $388.61. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $389.05 before falling to a low $388.02.
Ethereum left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ethereum would need to move through the $392.88 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $405.27.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break back through to $400 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Wednesday’s high $409.52 would likely cap any upside.
In the event of a breakout, Ethereum could test resistance at $415 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $421.90.
Failure to move through the $392.88 pivot would bring the first major support level at $376.25 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of the 38.2% FIB of $367. The second major support level sits at $363.86.
First Major Support Level: $376.25
Pivot Level: $392.88
First Major Resistance Level: $405.27
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $257
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $367
62% FIB Retracement Level: $543
Litecoin slid by 4.02% on Wednesday. Reversing a 2.20% gain from Tuesday, Litecoin ended the day a $55.84.
It was a bullish start to the day. Litecoin rallied to an early morning intraday high $60.90 before hitting reverse.
The early rally saw Litecoin break through the first major resistance level at $59.32 and the second major resistance level at $60.50.
Coming up against resistance at $61, however, Litecoin slid to a late intraday low $54.71.
The sell-off saw Litecoin fall through the first major support level at $56.73 and the second major support level at $55.33.
Finding late support, however, Litecoin broke back through the second major support level to end the day at $55.6 levels.
At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.04% to $55.86. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $55.74 before rising to a high $55.89.
Litecoin left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Litecoin would need to move through the $57.15 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $59.59.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $59 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.
In the event of a breakout, Litecoin would likely test resistance at $60 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $63.34.
Failure to move through the $57.15 pivot level would bring the 23.6% FIB of $54 and the first major support level at $53.40 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off on the day, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$50 levels. The second major support level at $50.96 should limit any downside.
First Major Support Level: $53.40
Pivot Level: $57.15
First Major Resistance Level: $59.59
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $45.30
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $71
62% FIB Retracement Level: $100
Ripple’s XRP fell by 2.84% on Wednesday. Reversing a 1.72% gain from Tuesday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.24559.
Tracking the broader market, Ripple’s XRP rose to an early morning intraday high $0.25676 before hitting reverse.
Ripple’s XRP broke through the first major resistance level at $0.2553 before sliding to a late intraday low $0.24448.
Ripple’s XRP fell through the first major support level at $0.2491 and the second major support level at $0.2454.
Finding late support, a move back through the second major support level reduced the deficit for the day.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.37% to $0.24467. A bearish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall from an early morning high $0.24557 to a low $0.24466.
Ripple’s XRP left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ripple’s XRP will need to move through the $0.2489 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $0.2534.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $0.25 levels.
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 $0.26 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.2612.
Failure to move through the $0.2489 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.2411 into play.
Barring another extended crypto sell-off, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of the second major support level at $0.2367.
First Major Support Level: $0.2411
Pivot Level: $0.2489
First Major Resistance Level: $0.2534
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3638
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.4800
62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.6678
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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.