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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – March 3rd, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Mar 3, 2021, 00:43 UTC

It's a bearish start to the day for the majors. Failure to move through the day's pivot levels would leave support levels in play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum slid by 5.31% on Tuesday. Partially reversing a 10.55% rally from Monday, Ethereum ended the day at $1,488.34.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning intraday high $1,605.89 before hitting reverse.

While falling short of the first major resistance level at $1,627, Ethereum broke through the 23.6% FIB of $1,579.

The reversal saw Ethereum slide to a late intraday low $1,455.86.

The sell-off saw Ethereum fall through the 23.6% FIB and the first major support level at $1,465.

Finding late support, Ethereum moved back through the first major support level to reduce the deficit on the day.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.44% to $1,481.85. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $1,489.04 before falling to a low $1,480.27.

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

ETHUSD 030321 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to move through the pivot level at $1,517 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $1,578 and the 23.6% FIB of $1,579.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break back through to $1,570 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and the 23.6% FIB would likely cap any upside.

In the event of another breakout, Ethereum could test the second major resistance level at $1,667 and resistance at $1,700.

Failure to move through the $1,517 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1,428 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$1,400 levels. The second major support level sits at $1,367.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1,428

Pivot Level: $1,517

First Major Resistance Level: $1,578

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1,579

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1,292

62% FIB Retracement Level: $830

Litecoin

Litecoin rose by 1.80% on Tuesday. Following on from a 6.30% rally on Monday, Litecoin ended the day at $179.25.

It was a mixed start to the day. Litecoin fell to a mid-morning low $171.13 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $167, Litecoin rallied to an early afternoon intraday high $185.48.

Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $180.71 before hitting reverse.

Coming up against the second major resistance level at $185.40, Litecoin slid to a late intraday low $170.70.

Continuing to steer clear of the first major support level at $167, however, Litecoin moved back through to $179 to end the day in the green.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.79% to $177.84. A bearish start to the day saw Litecoin fall from an early morning high $179.29 to a low $177.62.

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

LTCUSD 030321 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to move back through the $179 pivot level to support a run at the first major resistance level at $186.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $180 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Tuesday’s high $185.48 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at the 23.6% FIB of $195. The second major resistance level sits at $193.

Failure to move back through the $179 pivot level would bring the first major support level at $172 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$160 levels. The second major support level at $164 and the 38.2% FIB of $163 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $172

Pivot Level: $179

First Major Resistance Level: $186

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $195

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $163

62% FIB Retracement Level: $110

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP fell by 2.24% on Tuesday. Partially reversing a 7.04% rally from Monday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.43624.

A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning intraday high $0.45574 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.4624, Ripple’s XRP slid to a late afternoon intraday low $0.42228.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.4213, Ripple’s XRP moved back through to $0.436 levels to reduce the deficit.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.80% to $0.43277. A bearish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall from an early morning high $0.43638 to a low $0.43277.

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

XRPUSD 030321 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to move through the $0.4381 pivot level to bring the first major resistance level at $0.4539 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $0.45 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Tuesday’s high $0.45574 would cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at the 38.2% FIB of $0.4632 and resistance at $0.47. The second major resistance level sits at $0.4715.

Failure to move through the $0.4381 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.4204 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$0.40 levels. The second major support level at $0.4046 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.4204

Pivot Level: $0.4381

First Major resistance Level: $0.4539

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.5320

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.4632

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3521

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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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