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Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple’s XRP – Daily Tech Analysis – May 6th, 2021

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: May 6, 2021, 00:41 UTC

It's a bullish start to the day for the majors. Steering clear of the day's pivot levels would support further gains in the day ahead.

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Ethereum

Ethereum rallied by 8.96% on Wednesday. Reversing a 5.65% loss from Tuesday, Ethereum ended the day at $3,529.97.

It was a mixed start to the day. Ethereum fell to an early morning intraday low $3,207.00 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $3,093, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high and a new swing hi $3,550.00.

Ethereum broke through the first major resistance level at $3,461 to end the day at $3,500 levels.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.39% to $3,543.68. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $3,524.56 before rising to a high $3,547.91.

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

ETHUSD 060521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid a fall through the $3,429 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $3,651 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from Wednesday’s new swing hi $3,550.00.

Barring an extended crypto rally, the first major resistance level and resistance at $3,700 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 $3,772.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $3,429 pivot would bring the first major support level at $3,308 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$3,000 levels. The second major support level at $3,086 should limit the downside.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $3,308

Pivot Level: $3,429

First Major Resistance Level: $3,651

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $2,731

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,225

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,406

Litecoin

Litecoin jumped by 16.70% on Wednesday. Following on from a 3.59% gain on Tuesday, Litecoin ended the day at $356.43.

A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning intraday low $300.98 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $277, Litecoin rallied to a late intraday high $360.00.

Litecoin broke through the first major resistance level at $329 and the second major resistance level at $353 before easing back.

The pullback saw Litecoin briefly fall back through the second major resistance level at $353 before ending the day at $356 levels.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 0.52% to $358.28. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $355.76 before rising to a high $358.90.

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

LTCUSD 060521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid a fall through the $339 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $377.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from Wednesday’s high $360.00.

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

In the event of an extended breakout, Litecoin could test resistance at $400. The second major resistance level sits at $398.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $339 pivot would bring the first major support level at $318 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$300. The Second major support level sits at $280.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $318

Pivot Level: $339

First Major Resistance Level: $377

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $250

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $207

62% FIB Retracement Level: $138

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rallied by 16.17% on Wednesday. Reversing a 10.85% slide from Tuesday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $1.61348.

A bearish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP slide to an early morning intraday low $1.36874 before making a move.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $1.2899, Ripple’s XRP rallied to a late intraday high $1.62749.

Ripple’s XRP broke through the first major resistance level at $1.5228 and the 23.6% FIB of $1.5426 before easing back.

The pullback saw Ripple’s XRP fall back sub-$1.60 levels before briefly revisiting $1.62 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 1.42% to $1.63637. A bullish start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP rise from an early morning low $1.61515 to a high $1.64553.

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

XRPUSD 060521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall through the 23.6% FIB of $0.5426 and the $1.5366 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.7044 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break through to $1.70 levels.

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

In the event of another extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $2.00. The second major resistance level sits at $1.7953.

Failure to avoid a fall through the 23.6% FIB and the $1.5366 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1.4457 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of sub-$1.40 levels and the 38.2% FIB of $1.2807. The second major support level sits at $1.2778.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1.4457

Pivot Level: $1.5366

First Major resistance Level: $1.7044

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $1.5426

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $1.2807

62% FIB Retracement Level: $0.8573

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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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