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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – October 19th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Oct 19, 2021, 01:24 UTC

Following a mixed day for the majors on Monday, a return to Monday's highs would be needed to avoid a day in the red.

E-coins on tablet computer with charts on screen

Ethereum

Ethereum fell by 2.65% on Monday. Reversing a 0.46% gain from Sunday, Ethereum ended the day at $3,745.48.

A bullish start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning intraday high $3,894.7 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $3,963, Ethereum slid to an early afternoon intraday low $3,676.35.

Ethereum fell through the first major support level at $3,687 before briefly revisiting $3,800 levels.

A bearish end to the day, however, saw Ethereum slide back to sub-$3,800 levels and into the red.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.20% to $3,753.06. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $3,731.22 before rising to a high $3,765.55.

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

ETHUSD 191021 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to move through the $3,772 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $3,868 play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from $3,850 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Monday’s high $3,894.70 would likely cap the upside.

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test the second major resistance level at $3,991.

Failure to move through the $3,772 pivot would bring the first major support level at $3,650 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$3,500 levels. The second major support level at $3,554 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $3,650

Pivot Level: $3,772

First Major Resistance Level: $3,868

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin rose by 1.01% on Monday. Partially reversing a 1.22% loss from Sunday, Litecoin ended the day at $185.63.

A bullish start to the day saw Litecoin rise to a mid-morning intraday high $187.50 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $189, Litecoin slid to an early afternoon intraday low $178.51.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $178 and the 23.6% FIB of $178, Litecoin revisited $187 levels before easing back.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.20% to $185.25. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $184.71 before rising to a high $186.20.

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

LTCUSD 191021 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid the $184 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $189 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from Monday’s high $187.50.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $190 would likely cap the upside.

In the event of another breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $200 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $193.

A fall through the $184 pivot would bring the first major support level at $180 and the 23.6% FIB of $178 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$170. The second major support level at $175 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $180

Pivot Level: $184

First Major Resistance Level: $189

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $178

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $223

62% FIB Retracement Level: $296

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP fell by 1.05% on Monday. Following a 3.61% slide on Sunday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $1.08233.

A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to a mid-morning intraday high $1.10500 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $1.1479, Ripple’s XRP fell to an early afternoon intraday low $1.06510.

While steering clear of the first major support level at $1.0274, Ripple’s XRP fell through the 38.2% FIB of $1.0695.

Finding mid-afternoon support, however, Ripple’s XRP broke back through the 38.2% FIB to end the day at $1.08 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 0.11% to $1.08357. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $1.07858 before rising to a high $1.08704.

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

XRPUSD 191021 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP would need to move back through the $1.0841 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.1032 into play.

Support would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $1.10 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Monday’s high $1.1050 would likely cap the upside.

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.15 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1.1240.

Failure to move back through the $1.0841 pivot would bring the 38.2% FIB of $1.0659 and the first major support level at $1.0633 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should avoid sub-$1.05 levels. The second major support level sits at $1.0442.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1.0633

Pivot Level: $1.0841

First Major resistance Level: $1.1032

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8533

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.0659

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1.4096

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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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