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EOS, Ethereum and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – August 15th, 2020

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Aug 15, 2020, 01:40 UTC

It's been a bullish start to the day. A move back through the early highs would support another breakout day for the majors.

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EOS

EOS rallied by 4.01% on Friday. Following on from a 3.74% gain on Thursday, EOS ended the day at $3.2665.

It was a mixed start to the day. EOS fell to an early morning intraday low $3.0790 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $2.9809, EOS rallied to a late intraday high $3.2989.

EOS broke through the first major resistance level at $3.2328 before easing back to wrap up the day at $3.26 levels.

At the time of writing, EOS was 3.37% to $3.3765. A bullish start to the day saw EOS rise from an early morning low $3.2656 to a high $3.4425.

EOS broke through the first major resistance level at $3.3506 and the second major resistance at $3.4347 early on.

EOS/USD 15/08/20 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

EOS would need to avoid a fall back through the first major resistance level $3.3506 to break back through the second major resistance level at $3.4347.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for EOS to move back through to $3.40 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the second major resistance level would likely cap any upside.

A fall first major resistance level would bring sub-$3.30 levels into play before any recovery.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, EOS should steer clear of the pivot level at $3.2148 and the major support levels. The first major support level sits at $3.1307.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $3.1307

Pivot Level: $3.2148

First Major Resistance Level: $3.3506

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $6.62

38% FIB Retracement Level: $9.76

62% FIB Retracement Level: $14.82

Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 3.25% on Friday. Following on from Thursday’s 9.73% rally, Ethereum ended the day at $438.83.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum dip to an early morning intraday low $417.52 before finding support.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $389.95, Ethereum rose to a late afternoon intraday high $445.45.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $446.43, Ethereum slipped back to end the day at sub-$440 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.02% to $438.91. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $441.24 before falling to a low $435.69.

Ethereum left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.

ETH/USD 15/08/20 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid a fall through the $434 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $450.35.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from Friday’s high $445.45.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level should continue to cap any upside.

A fall through the $434 pivot would bring the first major support level at $422.42 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$400 levels. The second major support level at $406 should limit any downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $422.42

Pivot Level: $434

First Major Resistance Level: $450.35

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $257

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $367

62% FIB Retracement Level: $543

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rose by 1.83% on Friday. Following on from a 4.51% rally on Thursday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.30032.

Tracking the broader market, Ripple’s XRP fell to an early morning intraday low $0.29028 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.2800, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $0.30740.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the first major resistance level at $0.3029 before falling back to sub-$0.30 levels.

A late recovery saw Ripple’s XRP move back through to $0.30 levels to end the day with another solid gain.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 0.89% to $0.30299. A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rally from an early morning low $0.30056 to a high $0.30548.

Ripple’s XRP left the major support and resistance levels untested early on.

XRP/USD 15/08/20 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall through the $0.2993 pivot to support another run at the first major resistance level at $0.3084.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from Friday’s high $0.3074.

Barring a broad-based crypto rally, the first major resistance level should cap any upside.

A fall through the $0.2993 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.2912 into play.

Barring another extended crypto sell-off, Ripple’s XRP should avoid sub-$0.29 levels on the day.

The second major support level sits at $0.2821.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.2912

Pivot Level: $0.2993

First Major Resistance Level: $0.3084

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3638

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.4800

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.6678

Please let us know what you think in the comments below.

Thanks, Bob

About the Author

Bob Masonauthor

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.

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