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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – May 25th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: May 25, 2021, 01:15 UTC

It's a bullish start to the day for the majors after yesterday's rally. Avoiding the day's pivot levels would deliver another day of solid gains.

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Ethereum

Ethereum surged by 26.25% on Monday. Reversing an 8.58% slide from the previous day, Ethereum ended the day at $2,651.24.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning intraday low $2,072.15 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $1,756, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $2,678.25.

Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $2,412 to wrap up the day at $2,650 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 2.67% to $2,722.12. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $2,627.41 before rising to a high $2,749.98.

While leaving the major support and resistance levels untested early on, Ethereum tested resistance at the 38.2% FIB of $2,740.

ETHUSD 250521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,467 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $2,862 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from the 38.2% FIB of $2,740.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $3,000 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of another broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at the 23.6% FIB of $3,369. The second major resistance level sits at $3,073.

Failure to avoid the $2,467 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,256 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of the second major support level at $1,861.

A sustained fall through the 62% FIB of $1,725 would form a near-term bearish trend from 12th May’s swing hi $4,384.30.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,256

Pivot Level: $2,467

First Major Resistance Level: $2,862

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin jumped by 29.89% on Monday. Reversing a 15.78% slide from Sunday, Litecoin ended the day at $185.39.

A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $139.86 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $115, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high $185.39.

Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $174 and the 62% FIB of $174 to end the day at $185 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 3.29% to $191.49. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $183.19 before rising to a high $192.20.

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

LTCUSD 250521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid a fall through the 62% FIB of $174 and the $170 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $201 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break through to $200 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 $220. The second major resistance level sits at $216.

Failure to avoid a fall through the 62% FIB and the $170 pivot would bring the first major support level at $155 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$150 levels. The second major support level sits at $125.

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: $155

Pivot Level: $170

First Major Resistance Level: $201

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $322

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $265

62% FIB Retracement Level: $174

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rallied by 25.42% on Monday. Reversing a 12.48% slide from Sunday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.99474.

A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning intraday low $0.75600 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.6401, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $0.99853.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the 62% FIB of $0.8573 and the first major resistance level at $0.9568 to end the day at $0.99 levels.

Resistance at $1.00 pegged Ripple’s XRP back late in the day.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 3.15% to $1.02605. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $0.98006 before rising to a high $1.05000.

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

XRPUSD 250521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall through the $0.9164 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.0768 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from the morning high $1.05000.

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 $1.1590.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $0.9164 pivot would bring the 62% FIB of $0.8573 and the first major support level at $0.8343 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$0.80 levels. The second major support level sits at $0.6739.

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

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.8343

Pivot Level: $0.9164

First Major resistance Level: $1.0768

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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