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

By:
Bob Mason
Updated: May 12, 2021, 00:37 UTC

It's a mixed start to the day for the majors. Steering clear of the day's pivot levels would bring resistance levels into play.

E-coins on tablet computer with charts on screen

Ethereum

Ethereum rose by 5.83% on Tuesday. Following a 0.54% gain on Monday, Ethereum ended the day at $4,179.76.

A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum rise to an early morning high $4,032.86 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $4,223, Ethereum fell to an early morning intraday low $3,760.00.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $3,667, Ethereum rallied to a late intraday high $4,183.25 before easing back.

In spite of the rebound, Ethereum continued to fall short of the first major resistance level at $4,223.

At the time of writing, Ethereum was up by 0.12% to $4,184.83. A mixed start to the day saw Ethereum fall to an early morning low $4,155.00 before rising to a high $4,193.20.

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

ETHUSD 120521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ethereum would need to avoid a fall through the $4,041 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $4,322 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ethereum to break out from Monday’s swing hi $4,213.85.

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

In the event of another breakout, Ethereum could test the second major resistance level at $4,464 and resistance at $4,500.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $4,041 pivot would bring the first major support level at $3,899 into play.

Barring an extended sell-off, however, Ethereum should steer clear of sub-$3,800 levels. The second major support level sits at $3,618.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $3,899

Pivot Level: $4,041

First Major Resistance Level: $4,322

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $3,238

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $2,635

62% FIB Retracement Level: $1,660

Litecoin

Litecoin rose by 5.23% on Tuesday. Partially reversing a 7.40% slide on Monday, Litecoin ended the day at $378.16.

A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin rise to an early morning high $368.21 before hitting reverse.

Falling short of the first major resistance level at $403, Litecoin fell to an early morning intraday low $345.33.

Steering clear of the first major support level at $327, Litecoin bounced back to a late intraday high $379.87 before easing back.

Litecoin continued to fall well short of the first major resistance level at $403 late in the day.

At the time of writing, Litecoin was up by 1.35% to $383.28. A mixed start to the day saw Litecoin fall to an early morning low $376.95 before rising to a high $384.50.

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

LTCUSD 120521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Litecoin would need to avoid the $368 pivot to support a run at the first major resistance level at $390.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Litecoin to break out from $385 levels.

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 $410. The second major resistance level sits at $402.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $368 pivot would bring the first major support level at $356 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Litecoin should steer clear of sub-$340. The Second major support level sits at $333.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $356

Pivot Level: $368

First Major Resistance Level: $390

23.6% FIB Retracement Level: $322

38.2% FIB Retracement Level: $265

62% FIB Retracement Level: $174

Ripple’s XRP

Ripple’s XRP rose by 6.31% on Tuesday. Partially reversing a 9.39% slide from Monday, Ripple’s XRP ended the day at $1.47957.

A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning intraday low $1.35105 before making a move.

Steering clear of the 38.2% FIB of $1.2807 and the first major support at $1.1855, Ripple’s XRP rose to a late afternoon intraday high $1.48956.

Falling short of the 23.6% FIB of $1.5426 and the first major resistance level at $1.6137, Ripple’s XRP eased back to end the day at $1.47 levels.

At the time of writing, Ripple’s XRP was up by 1.38% to $1.49998. A mixed start to the day saw Ripple’s XRP fall to an early morning low $1.4740 before rising to a high $1.49998.

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

XRPUSD 120521 Hourly Chart

For the day ahead

Ripple’s XRP will need to avoid a fall through the $1.4401 pivot to bring the first major resistance level at $1.5291 and the 23.6% FIB of $1.5426 into play.

Support from the broader market would be needed, however, for Ripple’s XRP to break back through to $1.50 levels.

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

In the event of another extended rally, Ripple’s XRP could test resistance at $1.60 levels. The second major resistance level sits at $1.5786.

Failure to avoid a fall through the $1.4401 pivot would bring the first major support level at $1.3906 into play.

Barring another extended sell-off, however, Ripple’s XRP should steer clear of the second major support level at $1.3016 and the 38.2% FIB of $1.2807.

Looking at the Technical Indicators

First Major Support Level: $1.3906

Pivot Level: $1.4401

First Major resistance Level: $1.5291

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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