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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – April 26th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 00:55 UTC

It's a choppy start to the day. A move back through early highs would bring resistance levels into play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 4.78% on Sunday. Partially reversing a 6.46% slide from Saturday, Ethereum ended the week up by 3.60% to $2,322.16.

Recovering from a late morning intraday low $2,166.00, Ethereum rose to mid-afternoon intraday high $2,358.22 before hitting reverse.

Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $2,339 before falling back to sub-$2,200 levels.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $2,126, Ethereum broke back through to $2,300 levels to end the day in the green.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.23% to $2,327.50. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $2,330.91 before falling to a low $2,306.03.

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

ETHUSD 260421 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the pivot level at $2,282 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $2,398.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from $2,350 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 $2,500 levels. The second major resistance level sits at $2,474.

Failure to avoid the $2,282 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,206 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$2,000 levels. The second major support level at $2,082 and the 23.6% FIB of $2,041 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,206

Pivot Level: $2,282

First Major Resistance Level: $2,398

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $2,041

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1,666

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,061

Litecoin

Litecoin fell by 0.49% on Sunday. Following a 6.80% slide from Saturday, Litecoin ended the week down by 18.24% to $224.18.

After a mixed start to the day, Litecoin rose to a late afternoon intraday high $235.86 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $238, Litecoin slid to a late intraday low $211.07.

Litecoin fell through the first major support level at $217 and the 38.2% FIB of $217.

Steering clear of sub-$200 support levels, Litecoin broke back through the first major support level and 38.2% FIB to end the day at $224 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.56% to $222.92. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $224.88 before falling to a low $221.25.

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

LTCUSD 260421 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to move back through the $224 pivot level to support a run at the first major resistance level at $236.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $230 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Sunday’s high $235.86 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of a bounce back, Litecoin could test resistance at $250. The second major resistance level sits at $249.

Failure to move back through the $224 pivot level would bring the 38.2% FIB of $217 and the first major support level at $212 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$200. The second major support level sits at $199.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $212

Pivot Level: $224

First Major Resistance Level: $236

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $250

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $207

62% FIB Retracement Level: $138

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP fell by 1.88% on Sunday. Following a 10.23% tumble on Saturday, Ripple’s XRP ended the week down by 26.97% to $1.03246.

After a mixed start to the day, Ripple’s XRP rose to a late afternoon intraday high $1.15555 before hitting reverse.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the first major resistance level at $1.1420 before sliding to a late intraday low $0.94139.

The sell-off saw Ripple’s XRP fall through the first major support level at $0.9928.

Steering clear of sub-$0.94 support levels, Ripple’s XRP broke back through the first major support level to end the day at $1.03 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 1.40% to $1.0180. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $1.04299 before falling to a low $1.01639

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

XRPUSD 260421 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to move through the $1.0431 pivot level to bring the first major resistance level at $1.1449 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 Sunday’s high $1.15555 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at the 38.2% FIB of $1.2807. The second major resistance level sits at $1.2573.

Failure to move through the $1.0431 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.9307 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of the second major support level at $0.8290. The 62% FIB of $0.8573 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.9307

Pivot Level: $1.4031

First Major resistance Level: $1.1449

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1.5426

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.2807

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8573

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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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