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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – February 13th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Feb 13, 2021, 07:44 UTC

It's been a mixed start to the day for the majors. Avoiding the day's pivot levels would support another breakout day, however.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 3.23% on Friday. Following on from a 2.57% gain on Thursday, Ethereum ended the day at $1,845.0.

A bearish start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning intraday low $1,741.29 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $1,721, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high and a new swing hi $1,868.9.

Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $1,836 and Wednesday’s swing hi $1,839.0 before falling back to sub-$1,850 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.03% to $1,844.47. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high and a new swing hi $1,877.88 before falling to a low $1,827.03.

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

ETHUSD 130221 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid a fall through the pivot level at $1,818 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $1,896.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from this morning’s new swing hi $1,868.9.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $1,900 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended crypto rally, Ethereum could test resistance at $2,000 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1,946.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $1,818 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1,768 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should continue to steer clear of sub-$1,700 levels. The second major support level sits at $1,691.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1,768

Pivot Level: $1,818

First Major Resistance Level: 1,896

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1,447

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1,186

62% FIB Retracement Level: $764

Litecoin

Litecoin rallied by 7.34% on Friday. Following on from a 2.84% gain on Thursday, Litecoin ended the day at $197.20.

It was also a bearish start to the day. Litecoin fell to an early morning intraday low $176.89 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $175.18, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high and a new swing hi $199.99.

Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $193.04 and Wednesday’s swing hi $195.15 to end the day at $197 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 3.68% to $204.46. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $197.18 before striking a new swing hi $209.50.

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

LTCUSD 130221 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid a fall through the $191.36 pivot level to support another run at the first major resistance level at $205.83.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to avoid a fall back to sub-$200 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and today’s new swing hi $209.50 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $220 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $214.46.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $191.36 pivot level would bring the first major support level at $182.73 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$180 levels. The second major support level sits at $168.26.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $182.73

Pivot Level: $191.36

First Major Resistance Level: $205.83

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $159

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $133

62% FIB Retracement Level: $92

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP jumped by 15.47% on Friday. Following on from a 4.80% gain on Thursday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.61031.

Tracking the broader market, Ripple’s XRP slipped to an early morning intraday low $0.5193 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.5069, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $0.6200.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the day’s major resistance levels and the 62% FIB of $0.5522 to end the day at $0.61 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 2.47% to $0.62541. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $0.60662 before rising to a high $0.64320.

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

XRPUSD 130221 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall through the $0.5832 pivot level to bring the first major resistance level at $0.6471 back into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $0.64 levels.

Barring another extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level at $0.6471 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test the second major resistance level at $0.6839.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $0.5832 pivot would bring 62% FIB of $0.5522 and the first major support level at $0.5464 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub $0.60 levels. The second major support level sits at $0.4825.

Avoiding sub-$0.60 levels would affirm a near-term bullish trend following Friday’s breakout from the 62% FIB.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.5464

Pivot Level: $0.5832

First Major Resistance Level: $0.6471

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.6274

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.5285

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3687

Please let us know what you think in the comments below.

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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