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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – June 1st, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Jun 1, 2021, 00:39 UTC

It's a bullish start to the day for the majors. Avoiding the day's pivot levels would support another breakout day.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rallied by 13.38% on Monday. Following a 4.69% gain on Sunday, Ethereum ended the month down by 2.50% to $2,707.12.

A bearish start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning intraday low $2,275.22 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $2,220, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $2,719.49.

Ethereum broke through first major resistance level at $2,518 and the second major resistance level at $2,649.

While coming up short of the 38.2% FIB of $2,740, Ethereum ended the day at $2,700 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.51% to $2,721.01. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $2,691.32 before rising to a high $2,731.07.

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

ETHUSD 010621 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,567 pivot to bring the 38.2% FIB of $2,740 and the first major resistance level at $2,859 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break back through to $2,800 levels.

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

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at $3,100. The second major resistance level sits at $3,012.

A fall through the $2,567 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,415 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$2,200 levels. The second major support level sits at $2,123.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,415

Pivot Level: $2,567

First Major Resistance Level: $2,859

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin rallied by 10.21% on Monday. Following a 4.00% gain on Sunday, Litecoin ended the month down by 30.76% to $188.05.

A bearish start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $163.70 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $157, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high $188.50.

Litecoin broke through the 62% FIB of $174 and the first major resistance level at $183 to end the day at $188 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 1.04% to $190.00. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $187.02 before rising to a high $190.00.

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

LTCUSD 010621 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid a fall through the $180 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $197 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $195 levels.

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

In the event of an extended breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $210. The second major resistance level sits at $205.

A fall through the $180 pivot would bring the 62% FIB of $174 and the first major support level at $172 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$170. The second major support level sits at $155.

A sustained fall through the 62% FIB of $174 would form a near-term bearish trend from 10th May’s swing hi $413.91.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $172

Pivot Level: $180

First Major Resistance Level: $197

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $322

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $265

62% FIB Retracement Level: $174

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP jumped by 15.12% on Monday. Following on from a 9.01% rally on Sunday, Ripple’s XRP ended the month down by 34.94% to $1.04118.

A bearish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP slide to an early morning intraday low $0.88080 before making a move.

Steering clear of the 62% FIB of $0.8573 and the first major support level at $0.8254, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $1.05080.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the first major resistance level at $0.9590 and the second major resistance level at $1.0127 to end the day at $1.04 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 1.75% to $1.05937. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $1.03300 before rising to a high $1.06284.

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

XRPUSD 010621 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid the $0.9909 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.0110 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from the morning high $1.06284.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $1.10 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.20. The second major resistance level sits at $1.1609.

A fall through the $0.9909 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.9311 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of the 62% FIB of $0.8573. The second major support level sits at $0.8209.

A sustained fall through the 62% FIB of $0.8573 would form a near-term bearish trend from 14th April’s swing hi $1.96598.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.9311

Pivot Level: $0.9909

First Major resistance Level: $1.1011

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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