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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – April 12th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: Apr 12, 2021, 01:01 UTC

It's a bearish start to the day for the majors. Failure to move through the day's pivot levels would leave support levels in play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 0.82% on Sunday. Following on from a 3.22% gain from Saturday, Ethereum ended the week up by 3.58% to $2150.54.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to a mid-morning intraday low $2,112.58 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $2,062, Ethereum rose to a late intraday high $2,163.18.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $2,200, Ethereum eased back to end the day at $2,150 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 0.16% to $2,147.20. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $2,160.60 before falling to a low $2,147.00.

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

ETHUSD 120421 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid a fall through the pivot level at $2,142 to support a run at the first major resistance level at $2,172.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from Sunday’s high $2,163.18

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

In the event of a breakout, Ethereum could test resistance at $2,200 before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $2,193.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $2,142 pivot would bring the first major support level at $2,121 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$2,050 levels. The second major support level at $2,092 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $2,121

Pivot Level: $2,142

First Major Resistance Level: $2,172

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1,696

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1,387

62% FIB Retracement Level: $888

Litecoin

Litecoin fell by 1.49% on Sunday. Partially reversing a 15.75% breakout from Saturday, Litecoin ended the week up by 24.81% to $252.44.

A bullish start to the day saw Litecoin rise to a mid-morning intraday high and a new swing hi $262.98 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $269, Litecoin fell to a late afternoon intraday low $244.48.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $231, Litecoin moved back through to $252 levels to limit the loss on the day.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.23% to $251.86. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $254.96 before falling to a low $251.72.

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

LTCUSD 120421 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to move through the $255 pivot level to support a run at the first major resistance level at $261.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break back through to $260 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Sunday’s high $262.98 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Litecoin could test the second major resistance level at $270.

Failure to move through the $255 pivot level would bring the first major support level at $246 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, Litecoin should continue to steer well clear of the second major support level at $240.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $246

Pivot Level: $255

First Major Resistance Level: $261

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $207

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $172

62% FIB Retracement Level: $116

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP fell by 1.32% on Sunday. Following a 34.82% surge on Saturday, Ripple’s XRP ended the week up by 113.1% to $1.35243.

A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rally to an early morning intraday high and a new swing hi $1.49667.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $1.5131, Ripple’s XRP slid to a mid-day intraday low $1.28937.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $1.1202, Ripple’s XRP revisited $1.41 levels before falling back into the red.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 0.56% to $1.34483. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise to an early morning high $1.36699 before falling to a low $1.34162.

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

XRPUSD 120421 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to move through the $1.3795 pivot level to bring the first major resistance level at $1.4696 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break out from $1.45 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Sunday’s new swing hi $1.49667 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of an extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.60 levels before any pullback. The second major resistance level sits at $1.5868.

Failure to move through the $1.3795 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1.2623 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of the 23.6% FIB of $1.1841. The second major support level sits at $1.1722.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1.2623

Pivot Level: $1.3795

First Major resistance Level: $1.4696

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1.1841

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $0.9907

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.6781

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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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