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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – July 24th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Jul 24, 2021, 00:56 UTC

Following 3 consecutive daily gains, the majors would need to avoid the day's pivot levels to bring resistance levels into play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rallied by 4.99% on Friday. Following a 1.43% gain on Thursday, Ethereum ended the day at $2,125.81.

A bullish start to the day saw Ethereum rise to a mid-morning high $2,094.46 before hitting reverse.

Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $2,065 before falling to a late afternoon intraday low $1,948.68.

The reversal saw Ethereum fall through the first major support level at $1,967.

Finding late support, however, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $2,131.51.

Ethereum broke back through the first major resistance level and the second major resistance level at $2,105 to end the day at $2,120 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.34% to $2,118.50. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $2,131.48 before falling to a low $2,107.64.

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

ETHUSD 240721 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,084 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $2,173 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to breakout from Friday’s high $2,131.51.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $2,200 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could resistance at $2,300 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $2,221.

A fall the $2,084 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,037 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$1,900 levels. The second major support level at $1,948 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,037

Pivot Level: $2,084

First Major Resistance Level: $2,173

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin rose by 2.93% on Friday. Following a 2.44% gain on Thursday, Litecoin ended the day at $124.28.

After a mixed start to the day, Litecoin fell to late afternoon intraday low $117.06 before making a move.

Finding support at the first major support level at $117, Litecoin rose to a late intraday high $125.06.

Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $123 to end the day at $124 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.21% to $124.54. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $123.91 before rising to a high $124.79.

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

LTCUSD 240721 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid the $122 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $127 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from Friday’s high $125.06.

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

In the event of an extended breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $135. The second major resistance level sits at $130.

A fall through the $122 pivot would bring the first major support level at $119 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$110 levels. The second major support level at $114 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $119

Pivot Level: $122

First Major Resistance Level: $127

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $178

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $223

62% FIB Retracement Level: $296

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rose by 2.62% on Friday. Following a 3.99% gain on Thursday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.60913.

A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $0.60858 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.6104, Ripple’s XRP slid to a late afternoon intraday low $0.57556.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.5688, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $0.61004 before easing back.

The first major resistance level at $0.6104 pinned Ripple’s XRP back at the end of the day.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.21% to $0.60787. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $0.61171 before falling to a low $0.60469.

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

XRPUSD 240721 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid the $0.5982 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $0.6209 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from this morning’s high $0.61171.

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

In the event of another breakout, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $0.65 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.6327.

A fall through the $0.5982 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.5864 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$0.55 levels. The second major support level at $0.5638 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.5864

Pivot Level: $0.5982

First Major resistance Level: $0.6209

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8533

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.0659

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1.4096

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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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