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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – March 23rd, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Mar 23, 2021, 00:46 UTC

It's a mixed start to the day for the majors. Following yesterday's breakout, Ripple's XRP is on the move once more, however.

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Ethereum

Ethereum slid by 5.78% on Monday. Following on from a 1.22% loss on Sunday, Ethereum ended the day at $1,681.02.

A bearish start to the day saw Ethereum slide to an early morning low $1,754.25 before finding support.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $1,749, Ethereum struck a late morning intraday high $1,806.39.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $1,819, Ethereum tumbled to a late intraday low $1,657.17.

Ethereum fell through the first major support level at $1,749 and the second major support level at $1,713.

Steering clear of the third major support level at $1,643, Ethereum revisited $1,700 levels before ending the day at sub-$1,700.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.18% to $1,678.04. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $1,686.26 before falling to a low $1,668.54.

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

ETHUSD 230321 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to move through the pivot level at $1,715 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $1,773.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from $1,750 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Monday’s high $1,806.39 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of a breakout, Ethereum could test resistance at $1,900 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1,864.

Failure to move through the $1,715 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1,623 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of the 23.6% FIB of $1,579 and the second major support level at $1,566.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1,623

Pivot Level: $1,715

First Major Resistance Level: $1,773

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1,579

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1,292

62% FIB Retracement Level: $830

Litecoin

Litecoin slid by 5.07% on Monday. Following a 2.31% decline on Sunday, Litecoin ended the day at $185.70.

A bearish start to the day saw Litecoin slide to an early morning low $190.12 before finding support.

The sell-off saw Litecoin fall through the 23.6% FIB of $195 and the first major support level at $191.

Steering clear of sub-$190 levels, Litecoin struck an early afternoon intraday high $199.17 before hitting reverse.

Litecoin broke back through the 23.6% FIB and first major support level.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $201, Litecoin tumbled to a late intraday low $185.00.

Litecoin fell back through the 23.6% FIB and the first major support level at $191. The extended sell-off also saw Litecoin fall through the second major support level at $187.

Steering clear of sub-$185, Litecoin briefly broke back through the second major support level before ending the day at $185 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.61% to $186.83. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $184.82 before rising to a high $186.83.

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

LTCUSD 230321 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to move through the $190 pivot level to support a run at the 23.6% FIB and the first major resistance level at $195.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $190 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the 23.6% FIB and the first major resistance level would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Litecoin could test resistance at $205 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $204.

Failure to move through the $190 pivot level would bring the first major support level at $181 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of the second major support level at $176.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $181

Pivot Level: $190

First Major Resistance Level: $195

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $195

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $163

62% FIB Retracement Level: $110

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rallied by 5.26% on Monday. Reversing a 1.73% loss from Sunday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $0.54441.

A mixed start saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning intraday low $0.50250 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $0.4935, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late afternoon intraday high $0.60000.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the first major resistance level at $0.5433 and the second major resistance level at $0.5694.

More significantly, Ripple’s XRP also broke back through the 23.6% FIB of $0.5320.

Coming up short of the third major resistance level at $0.6192, Ripple’s XRP slipped back to sub-$0.56 levels.

The late pullback saw Ripple’s XRP fall back through the second major resistance level at $0.5694 to end the day at sub-$0.55 levels.

Late in the day, the first major resistance level at $0.5433 delivered support to prevent a return to sub-$0.54 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 1.53% to $0.55273. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $0.54240 before striking a high $0.55273.

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

XRPUSD 230321 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall back through the $0.5452 pivot level to bring the first major resistance level at $0.5880 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $0.58 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Monday’s high $0.60000 would cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $0.65 levels before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $0.6315.

Failure to avoid a fall back through the $0.5452 pivot would bring the 23.6% FIB of $0.5320 and the first major support level at $0.5017 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$0.50 levels. The second major support level sits at $0.4589.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $0.5017

Pivot Level: $0.5452

First Major resistance Level: $0.5880

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $0.5320

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.4632

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.3521

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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