Ethereum Rallies Back to HighsEthereum rallied back to highs after the FOMC rate hike announcement yesterday. We blasted through multiple significant levels including $1424, and $1547. We finally met resistance at $1653. Though we are hovering near this level at the time of this writing, we can expect a retracmenet to lower levels, like $1547. We can expect further resistance starting in the upper $1600's. There is a dense patch of levels starting at $1653 to $1748, but if we can clear those, $1821 would be the next target. The Kovach OBV has picked up, but does not appear to indicate the strength necessary to punch through, just yet.
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Bitcoin Rally Falls ShortBitcoin saw a nice pivot from support at $20.7K after the FOMC statement. The 75bps rate hike lifted uncertainty about the Fed's outlook and stocks and other risk on assets were clear for a rally. We broke above $22.4K, but are meeting resistance in the vacuum zone between this level and $23.9K. We don't expect anything staggering from Bitcoin in the near future, so anticipate resistance at $23.9K. If we see a retracement, we could easily head back to support at $20.7K. There is strong support in the $20K's, but if this does not hold, $18.6K is a likely floor.
Oil Still Bound by $100Oil rallied slightly, but is still maintaining the $90 handle. We shot up from support at $95.24, but fell short just below the target of $100, hovering around $99 at the time of this writing. The Kovach OBV is drifting up, suggesting a bull bias that could result in a breakout soon. If so, $100 and $101 are the targets. Watch for resistance here, and a possible retracement back to $95.24, with $92.03 an anticipated floor for now.
Can The S&P 500 Break Out??The S&P 500 has broken out to the upper bound of the range, at 4009. After the uncertainty from the Fed was lifted, and we received our 75bps rate hike, stocks were clear to rally. However, as we anticipated, there was little action yesterday, and they are still respecting the range we identified. We made a brief attempt to rally into the vacuum zone above, but momentum quickly faded and we retreated to support around 4009. The Kovach OBV has picked up, so if stocks can break out further, there is a vacuum zone above to 4068. Watch for momentum at open. If it does not come through then we are likely to retrace deeper into the value area between 3909 and 4009, with 3909 an anticipated floor for now.
Stocks Range Ahead of FOMCThe S&P 500 is ranging near relative highs. We broke out into the 4000's, but fell short of 4009. Several red triangles on the KRI are confirming strong resistance at these higher levels. We have some support from 3909, and a break down could take us back to the mid 3800's, likely 3848 or so. A rally could test 4009 again. We expect the S&P to respect this range, and don't expect too much action from the FOMC today, as the markets have largely priced in a 75bps hike to combat inflation with a small probability of a 100bps rate hike, the largest hike since 1989 .
Litecoin Hangs onto SupportLitecoin has gotten some support, as anticipated, from levels in the low $50 handle. In particular, $51.92 is holding strong, with $50.64 right below it. We are seeing a small pivot from here but if we fail to follow through, then we are likely to hover at these levels and potentially break through. There is a vacuum zone below to $45.48. We are just about midway to the next level at $55.84, but resistance is already setting in confirmed by red triangles on the KRI. If momentum can continue expect resistance at $55.84.
Ethereum Recovers the $1400'sEthereum has pulled back all the way to $1341. We found support here, confirmed by a green triangle on the KRI. Subsequently we bounced back to the $1400's, barely breaking our level at $1424. We don't expect too much more action, with strong resistance from $1547. Another dump could take us back to $1235, which is the upper bound of the range ETH had held for most of this month. If we break down from there we will have returned to the range between $1017 and $1235.
Bitcoin Clings to the Low $21K'sBitcoin has fallen from highs at $23.9K, crushing hopes that another bull market has returned, and confirming our assertion that this was a 'bull trap' all along. We are finding support at $20.7K, after hitting this level exactly. Support is confirmed by a green triangle on the KRI. We got a small pivot from there, but are running into resistance confirmed by red triangles on the KRI. The Kovach OBV has drifted downwards, but may be bottoming out soon. If the momentum can continue, we expect resistance again at $22.4K. If we fall further, there is a vacuum zone to $18.6K.
Gold Ranges at LowsGold is ranging after a slight retracement from just below the highs of the range at 1735. We are finding support from 1715, roughly in the middle of the value area. We have strong support confirmed by two green triangles on the KRI. The Kovach OBV is solidly bearish. A breakdown could take us to the base of the 1700 handle, or even back to lows at 1683. All eyes appear to be on the FOMC, so don't expect much action before that announcement.
Litecoin Plummets to the Low $50'sSupport for Litecoin caved as predicted yesterday. We were hanging onto $55.84 by a thread and support finally broke. We then plummeted through the vacuum zone, which we also anticipated yesterday, to support in the low $50's. Currently we are just above our level at $51.92, with $50.64 right below to provide further support if needed. If those level cave, then there is a vacuum zone below down to $45.48. If we pivot from current levels, then $55.84 is the next target.
Ethereum Retraces SharplyAs we anticipated, Ethereum has plummeted from highs, breaking through multiple levels. We gave up the $1500's entirely, and smashed through $1424. We are currently above $1341, where we are seeing support confirmed by two green triangles on the KRI. If we break $1341, then the next level is $1235, which is the upper bound of the long standing range that ETH held since mid-June. If we are able to rally, then $1547 is the next target.
Bitcoin Pulls BackAs anticipated, Bitcoin has fully retraced the entire breakout, to the upper bound of the range it has held since mid June. We are finding support at $20.8K, but after that we will reestablish that value area. We should have further support around $20.8K, then $18.6K, which is the lower bound. The level $17.6K should be considered a floor in case things get really ugly. If we are able to break out again, then $23.9K is the next target, if we can break through $22.4K. Anticipate the market to be quiet before the FOMC meeting today.
DXY Holds the Range, Anticipating the FOMCThe US dollar is holding the range between 106.13 and 107.20. We shot up to the upper bound where we are meeting resistance again, confirmed by a red triangle on the KRI. It is likely that we will continue to range before the FOMC. A 100bps rate hike is expected by some sources. This will likely cause a rally in the dollar and we may break out of the range. If so, 108.50 is the next target. We should have support at 106.13 and 105.78 otherwise.
Stocks Pulling Back, Awaiting FOMCStocks have retraced from relative highs at 4009. We have several red triangles on the KRI indicating some stiff resistance at 4009 and 3978. Volatility has consolidated quite a bit, which is understandable before the FOMC, today. Note that some sources are predicting a 100bps hike, but it should come in at least 75bps. This is largely priced in, but we should anticipate some volatility either way. We should have support at 3909 or in the 3800's. If we are able to break out we must first definitively break 4009, then there is a vacuum zone to 4068.
Litecoin Holds the mid $50'sLitecoin is holding strong in the mid $50's. We are finding good support from $55.84, confirmed by a green triangle on the KRI. If this level does not hold, then We could retrace back to support at the base of the $50 handle, at $51.92, and $50.64. If we are somehow able to muster the strength for a rally, then we could test highs again around $60, or our level at $61.75.
Ethereum Continues the RangeEthereum has retraced from highs around $1600, but is holding a sideways corrective pattern. We have solidly established the $1500's with the lows of the range extending just above our level at $1424. At the time of this writing we are at the lows of the range. A rally could take us back to $1600 or so. We should have support from $1424 if we reject current levels.
Bitcoin RetracesBitcoin has retraced from $22.4K, as anticipated. We did not see much reason for the rally, and felt that $23.9K was a bit top heavy, especially after such a hard sell off from June. We have returned to the value area between $18.6K and $22.4K. We appear to be getting good support around $22K, but the next support level is $20.7K if this does not hold. If that breaks there is a vacuum zone back to $18.6K. If we are somehow able to break out, then $23.9K should hold strong, providing significant resistance.
DXY RangingThe DXY is ranging in a sideways correction, as we predicted. We are holding the range between 106.13 and 107.20. It is reasonable for the DXY to enter such a corrective pattern after the meteoric rally that took USD to decades highs against other currencies. If we retrace further, watch for support at 105.78. If we break out again, the next target is 108.50.
Stocks Hit ResistanceThe S&P 500 broke out, testing and rejecting 4000 as we anticipated Friday. We identified 4009 as a likely target, and the S&P 500 hit this perfectly, before retracing a bit. We are seeing the price action round off and potentially a small head and shoulders pattern forming, so watch for a retracement, which could present a buying opportunity. We should have support from 3937, a relative high if so. If we are able to break out again, there is a vacuum zone to 4068, which would be our next target.
DXY Sideways CorrectionAs we predicted yesterday, the DXY continues to consolidate in a sideways correction between the relatively narrow range between 106.13 and 107.20. This follows a retracement from highs around 109. It is reasonable to expect the dollar to correct a bit after such a strong rally. If we break out, we could test 108.50 again. If we break down, we could test our levels in the 105's at 105.78 and 105.25.
Will Oil Test $100 Again??Oil has edged back down to support after topping out at $100, a strong psychological and technical level. As predicted here, we are finding support at our technical level of $95.24, confirmed by a green triangle on the KRI. Support is looking weak, and we could break down further. The next level below and target for support is $92.03. After that we could test the base of the $90 handle at $90.06. If we pivot off current levels we could make a run for $100 again.
Can Litecoin Make it to $60 Again??Litecoin has pivoted off $55.84 and made a run for the high $50's, falling just short of $60, currently hovering at $58.90 at the time of this writing. We are in a wide vacuum zone, and $61.75 is the next target, if momentum can pick up. If not, we are sure to test $55.84 again. If that level caves, then we should have support at the base of the $50 handle, at $51.92 and $50.64 in particular.
Can Ethereum Break Through Resistance??Ethereum rejected our level at $1653, breaking through the next level below at $1547. It found support at the base of the $1500 handle, just above our next level at $1424. Currently, we are making another run for $1653, but many red triangles on the KRI are signalling strong resistance here. The Kovach OBV has picked up but does not seem sufficient to break the resistance. If not, then we could retrace back to the low $1500's or $1424. If we are able to break out we will meet swift resistance from a cluster of levels in the high $1600's and low $1700's. If we are able to punch through that, which will take significant momentum, then $1821 is the next target.