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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – May 26th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: May 26, 2021, 00:38 UTC

It's a mixed start to the day for the majors. A fall through the day's pivot levels would bring support levels into play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 2.20% on Tuesday. Following a 26.25% rally from Monday, Ethereum ended the day at $2,707.56.

A bullish start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning intraday high $2,768.00 before hitting reverse.

While falling short of the first major resistance level at $2,862, Ethereum briefly broke through the 38.2% FIB of S2,740.

The reversal saw Ethereum fall back through the 38.2% FIB to a mid-day intraday low $2,383.39.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $2,256, Ethereum bounced back to end the day at $2,700 levels.

The 38.2% FIB of $2,740 pinned Ethereum back late in the day.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.44% to $2,719.60. A bullish start to the day saw Ethereum rise from an early morning low $2,707.72 to a high $2,720.00.

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

ETHUSD 260521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,620 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $2,856 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 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at the 23.6% FIB of $3,369. The second major resistance level sits at $3,004.

Failure to avoid the $2,620 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,471 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$2,300 levels. The second major support level sits at $2,235.

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: $2,471

Pivot Level: $2,620

First Major Resistance Level: $2,856

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin fell by 0.75% on Tuesday. Following a 29.89% jump from Monday, Litecoin ended the day at $184.09.

A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning intraday high $194.89 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $205, Litecoin slid to a late morning intraday low $167.41.

While steering clear of the first major support level at $155, Litecoin fell back through the 62% FIB of $174.

Finding late support, however, Litecoin broke back through the 62% FIB to end the day at $184 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.15% to $183.82. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $184.99 before falling to a low $183.65.

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

LTCUSD 260521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid a fall through the $182 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 out from Tuesday’s high $194.89.

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 $220. The second major resistance level sits at $210.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $182 pivot would bring the 62% FIB of $174 and the first major support level at $169 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$160 levels. 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: $169

Pivot Level: $182

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 fell by 1.60% on Tuesday. Partially reversing a 25.42% rally from Monday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.97696.

A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning intraday high $1.05906 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $1.0768, Ripple’s XRP slid to a mid-day intraday low $0.88200.

Steering clear of the 62% FIB of $0.8573 and the first major support level at $0.8343, Ripple’s XRP revisited $0.98 levels before easing back.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 0.37% to $0.98055. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $0.96942 before rising to a high $0.98055.

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

XRPUSD 260521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall back through the $0.9727 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.0633 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from Tuesday’s high $1.05906.

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 $1.1497.

Failure to avoid a fall back through the $0.9727 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.8863 and the 62% FIB of $0.8573 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 $0.7956.

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: $0.8863

Pivot Level: $0.9727

First Major resistance Level: $1.0633

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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