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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – May 4th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: May 4, 2021, 07:22 UTC

It's been a bearish start to the day for the majors. Failure to move back through early highs would bring support levels into play.

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Ethereum

Ethereum jumped by 16.32% on Monday. Following on from a 0.11% gain on Sunday, Ethereum ended the day at $3,433.99.

It was a particularly bullish the day. Ethereum rallied from an early morning intraday low $2,952.08 to a final hour intraday high and a new swing hi $3,457.75.

Steering clear of the major support levels, Ethereum broke through the day’s major resistance levels to wrap up the day at $3,400 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was down by 1.81% to $3,371.90. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $3,454.80 before falling to a low $3,349.42.

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

ETHUSD 040521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid a fall through the $3,281 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $3,611 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break through to $3,600 levels.

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

In the event of another breakout, Ethereum could test resistance at $4,000. The second major resistance level sits at $3,787.

Failure to avoid a back through the $3,281 pivot and the first major support level at $3,105 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$3,000 levels. The second major support level sits at $2,776.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $3,105

Pivot Level: $3,281

First Major Resistance Level: $3,611

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $2,661

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,168

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,371

Litecoin

Litecoin rallied by 9.59% on Monday. Reversing a 2.86% fall from Sunday, Litecoin ended the day at $294.91.

A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $268.64 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $264, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high $299.71.

Litecoin broke through the day’s major resistance levels before a late pullback to $287 levels.

The pullback saw Litecoin fall back through the third major resistance level at $296.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was down by 0.66% to $292.97. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $297.98 before falling to a low $292.46.

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

LTCUSD 040521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid a fall through the $288 pivot level to support a run at the first major resistance level at $307.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from Monday’s high $299.71.

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

In the event of another breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $320. The second major resistance level sits at $319.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $288 pivot level would bring the first majors support level at $276 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$270 levels and the 23.6% FIB of $262. The second major support level sits at $257.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $276

Pivot Level: $307

First Major Resistance Level: $276

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $250

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $207

62% FIB Retracement Level: $138

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP slipped by 0.59% on Monday. Following on from a 5.72% slide on Sunday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $1.55255.

A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise an early morning intraday high $1.62204 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $1.6379, Ripple’s XRP slid to an early afternoon intraday low $1.50399.

The sell-off saw Ripple’s XRP fall through the 23.6% FIB of $1.5426

Finding support at the first major support level at $1.5064, Ripple’s XRP broke back through the 23.6% FIB to revisit $1.58 levels before easing back.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was down by 2.32% to $1.51655. A bearish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP slide from an early morning high $1.55784 to a low $1.51345.

While steering clear of the major support and resistance levels, Ripple’s XRP fell back through the 23.6% FIB early on.

XRPUSD 040521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to move back through the 23.6% FIB of $1.5426 and the $1.5595 pivot level to bring the first major resistance level at $1.6151 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $1.60 levels.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and Monday’s high $1.62204 would likely cap any upside.

In the event of another extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.70. The second major resistance level sits at $1.6776.

Failure to move back through the 23.6% FIB and the $1.5595 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1.4970 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$1.40 levels. The second major support level at $1.4415 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1.4970

Pivot Level: $1.6151

First Major resistance Level: $1.6379

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1.5426

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.2807

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8573

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

Thanks, Bob

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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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