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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – October 1st, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Oct 1, 2021, 01:02 UTC

After Thursday's positive end to a bearish month, the majors would need to avoid the day's pivot levels to support another breakout.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rallied by 5.29% on Thursday. Following a 1.59% gain on Wednesday, Ethereum ended the down by 12.53% to $3,000.46.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning intraday low $2,836.21 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $2,771, Ethereum rallied to a late afternoon intraday high $3,048.58.

Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $2,940 and the second major resistance level at $3,030.

A late pullback, however, saw Ethereum fall back through the second major resistance level to sub-$3,000 before ending the day at $3,000 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.98% to $3,030.00. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $2,998.49 before rising to a high $3,030.00.

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

ETHUSD 011021 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid the $2,962 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $3,087 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from $3,050 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $3,100 would likely cap the upside.

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at $3,300 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $3,174.

A fall through the $2,962 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,875 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of the second major support level at $2,749 and the 38.2% FIB of $2,740.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,875

Pivot Level: $2,962

First Major Resistance Level: $3,087

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,369

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,740

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,725

Litecoin

Litecoin rallied by 5.90% on Thursday. Following a 3.01% rise on Wednesday, Litecoin ended the month down by 10.65% to $153.30.

A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $143.90 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $140, Litecoin rallied to an early afternoon intraday high $154.49.

Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $150 to end the day at $153 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.39% to $153.90. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $152.66 before rising to a high $153.98.

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

LTCUSD 011021 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid the $151 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $157 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from $155 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $160 would likely cap the upside.

In the event of another breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $165 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $161.

A fall through the $151 pivot would bring the first major support level at $147 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$140. The second major support level at $140 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $147

Pivot Level: $151

First Major Resistance Level: $157

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $178

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $223

62% FIB Retracement Level: $296

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rose by 2.97% on Thursday. Following a 3.91% gain on Wednesday, Ripple’s XRP ended the month down by 19.64% to $0.95348.

A mixed start saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning intraday low $0.92245 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.8788, Ripple’s XRP rallied to an early morning intraday high $0.96250.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $0.9841, however, Ripple’s XRP slid back to $0.93 levels.

Finding late support, Ripple’s XRP moved back through to $0.95 levels to deliver the upside on the day.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 0.38% to $0.95707. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early low $0.95352 before rising to a high $0.95884.

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

XRPUSD 011021 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP would need to avoid the $0.9461 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $0.9698 into play.

Support would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from $0.95 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Thursday’s high $0.9625 would likely cap the upside.

In the event of a broad-based crypto rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.00 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.9862.

A fall through $0.9461 pivot would bring the first major support level at $0.9298 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should avoid sub-$0.90 levels. The second major support level at $0.9061 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.9298

Pivot Level: $0.9461

First Major resistance Level: $0.9698

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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