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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – June 21st, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Jun 21, 2021, 00:36 UTC

It's a bearish start to the day for the majors. Avoiding a fall through the day's pivot levels, however, would bring resistance levels into play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 3.59% on Sunday. Reversing a 3.14% fall from Saturday, Ethereum ended the week down by 10.65% to $2,242.90.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall from a mid-morning high $2,219.52 to a midday intraday low $2,042.50.

Ethereum fell through the first major support level at $2,125 and the second major support level at $2,086.

Steering clear of sub-$2,000 support levels, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $2,275.78.

The bounce back saw Ethereum break through the first major resistance level at $2,242 to end the day at $2,242 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.49% to $2,232.00. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $2,259.10 before falling to a low $2,231.17.

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

ETHUSD 210621 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,187 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $2,332 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break back through to $2,300 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 $2,500. The second major resistance level sits at $2,420.

A fall through the $2,187 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,098 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$2,000 levels. The second major support level sits at $1,954.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,098

Pivot Level: $2,187

First Major Resistance Level: $2,332

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin rose by 1.50% on Sunday. Partially reversing a 2.50% fall from Saturday, Litecoin ended the week down by 9.44% to $154.87.

Tracking the broader market, Litecoin rose to a mid-morning high $154.86 before sliding to a midday intraday low $143.81.

Litecoin fell through the first major support level at $150 and the second major support level at $147.

Steering clear of sub-$140, however, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high $156.20. Falling short of the first major resistance level at $158, Litecoin eased back to end the day at sub-$155 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.35% to $154.33. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $155.45 before falling to a low $154.18.

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

LTCUSD 210621 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid the $152 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $160 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $160 levels.

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 $170. The second major resistance level sits at $164.

A fall through the $152 pivot would bring the first major support level at $147 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$140 levels. The second major support level sits at $139.

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

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $147

Pivot Level: $152

First Major Resistance Level: $160

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $188

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $231

62% FIB Retracement Level: $301

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rose by 2.07% on Saturday. Partially reversing a 4.46% loss from Saturday, Ripple’s XRP ended the week down by 12.32% to $0.77410.

A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to a mid-morning high $0.76513 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the major resistance levels, Ripple’s XRP slid to a midday intraday low $0.69725.

The extended sell-off saw Ripple’s XRP slide through the first major support level at $0.7426 and the second major support level at $0.7247.

Steering clear of the third major support level at $0.6755, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $0.78398.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.7919, however, Ripple’s XRP eased back to end the day at sub-$0.78 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.46% to $0.77051. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $0.77731 before falling to a low $0.77051.

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

XRPUSD 210621 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid the $0.7518 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $0.8063 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $0.80 levels.

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

In the event of another extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $0.85. The second major resistance level sits at $0.8385.

A fall through the $0.7518 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.7196 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of the second major support level at $0.6650.

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

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.7196

Pivot Level: $0.7518

First Major resistance Level: $0.8063

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.9612

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.1532

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1.4636

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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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