After a mixed day for the majors on Thursday, move through the day's pivot levels to revisit Thursday's highs would be needed to avoid a pullback.
Ethereum fell by 2.13% on Thursday. Reversing a 1.85% gain from Wednesday, Ethereum ended the day at $3,424.32.
A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to a late morning intraday high $3,568.59 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $3,636.88, Ethereum fell to a mid-day intraday low $3,393.17.
Steering clear of the 23.6% FIB of $3,369 and the first major support level at $3,290, Ethereum revisited $3,550 levels before easing back.
At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.20% to $3,418.18. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early low $3,416.69 before rising to a high $3,442.00.
Ethereum left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ethereum would need to move through the $3,462 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $3,531 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break back through to $3,500 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Thursday’s high $3,568,59 would likely cap the upside.
In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at $3,700 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $3,638.
Failure to move through the $3,462 pivot would bring the 23.6% FIB of $3,369 and the first major support level at $3,356 into play.
Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$3,300 levels. The second major support level sits at $3,287.
First Major Support Level: $3,356
Pivot Level: $3,462
First Major Resistance Level: $3,531
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740
62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725
Litecoin rose by 0.91% on Thursday. Following a 0.65% gain on Wednesday, Litecoin ended the day at $180.42.
A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $176.55 before making a move.
While steering clear of the first major support level at $170, Litecoin fell through the 23.6% FIB of $178 before rising to an early afternoon intraday high $188.85.
Coming up against the first major resistance level at $189, however, Litecoin eased back to end the day at sub-$181 levels.
At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.29% to $179.90. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $181.40 before falling to a low $179.90.
Litecoin left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Litecoin would need to move through the $182 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $187 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from $185 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Thursday’s high $188.85 would likely cap the upside.
In the event of broad-based crypto rally, Litecoin could the second major resistance level at $200. The second major resistance level sits at $194.
Failure to move through the $182 pivot would bring the 23.6% FIB of $178 and the first major support level at $175 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$170 levels. The second major support level at $170 should limit the downside.
First Major Support Level: $175
Pivot Level: $182
First Major Resistance Level: $187
23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $178
38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $223
62% FIB Retracement Level: $296
Ripple’s XRP fell by 1.15% on Thursday. Following a 2.62% decline on Wednesday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $1.08799.
A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to a late morning intraday high $1.13805 before hitting reverse.
Falling short of the first major resistance level at $1.1606, Ripple’s XRP fell to a mid-day intraday low $1.07336.
Steering clear of the 38.2% FIB of $1.0659 and the first major support level at $1.0262, Ripple’s XRP revisited $1.12 levels before falling back into the red.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.05% to $1.08747. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $1.09327 before falling to a low $1.08701.
Ripple’s XRP left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.
Ripple’s XRP would need to move through the $1.0998 pivot to bring first major resistance level at $1.1262 into play.
Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $1.10 levels.
Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Thursday’s high $1.13805 would likely cap the upside.
In the event of a broad-based crypto rebound, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.20 levels before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1.1645.
Failure to move through the $1.0998 pivot would bring the 38.2% FIB of $1.0659 and the first major support level at $1.0616 into play.
Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$1.00 levels. The second major support level at $1.0351 should limit the downside.
First Major Support Level: $1.0616
Pivot Level: $1.0998
First Major resistance Level: $1.1262
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.