Ethena: Fresh DeFi partnership and token unlocks drive strong gains

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Ethena jumps 8.60% today to $0.2627

Highlights

Ethena will unlock 171.88 million ENA tokens, worth approximately $43.03 million or 2.37% of adjusted released supply, between January 5 and January 12.
Ethena Labs and Solana-based Jupiter have launched JupUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin primarily backed by USDtb with reserves in BlackRock's tokenized treasury fund.
Ethena manages the reserves and capacity for JupUSD, deepening integration with decentralized finance products and supporting the Jupiter ecosystem.

Token unlock and stablecoin launch as supply and ecosystem expand

Ethena is preparing for a substantial token unlock set between January 5 and January 12, which will add 171.88 million ENA tokens (approximately $43.03 million) to circulation, representing 2.37% of its adjusted released supply. Additionally, Ethena Labs has worked with Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized exchange, to introduce JupUSD, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin primarily backed by USDtb with reserves in BlackRock's tokenized treasury fund. Ethena manages the reserves and capacity for JupUSD, further integrating into decentralized finance products and supporting Jupiter’s ecosystem.

Bullish momentum and overbought signals raise pullback risk

Short- and medium-term technical momentum are positive, as ENA trades above the MA-20 and MA-50, while the long-term sentiment remains under pressure with the price still below the MA-200. Dynamic support is near the Ichimoku Kijun at $0.2296, with resistance at the MA-50 and the next round number above. The ADX signals bullish conditions, and the MACD remains neutral. However, both the Stoch RSI and CCI indicate strongly overbought conditions, while the RSI is also elevated at 60.87. The Bull/Bear Power value is positive, showing buyers' dominance, and the Awesome Oscillator aligns with upward momentum. Today's price action reflects strong strength toward session highs within a volatile range, but persistent overbought signals alongside bullish momentum point to a possible short-term consolidation or pullback.

Downside risk prevails as volatility and overbought levels intensify

For the week ahead, ENA is expected to trade within a volatility band between $0.2500 and $0.2740, placing the current price near the middle of this range. There is a less than 20% chance of further significant gains, while a downward move is more probable. If ENA falls below $0.2500, it may retrace toward the support at the Kijun line around $0.2296; if it breaks out above resistance, it could approach $0.2740. Strong daily momentum supports buyers, but overbought oscillators and mixed weekly indicators call for caution on sustained upside.

Anton Kharitonov, Traders Union expert, sees strong short-term momentum in ENA but remains cautious due to the price staying well below the MA-200. The upcoming token unlock and overbought oscillators warn of possible selling pressure or consolidation. He notes the technical setup favors a defensive outlook for now. "Until ENA can break above $0.2740 and hold, I remain defensive and see higher risks of a pullback in the near term."

Previously it was reported that Ethena is trading just above its short-term moving average but faces resistance at its medium- and long-term averages, with momentum indicators presenting a mixed outlook—MACD remains bearish while RSI and other oscillators signal overbought conditions and possible near-term pause. Immediate resistance is identified near the $0.2424–$0.2441 area, with support at $0.2194–$0.2210, as the asset consolidates and shows limited upside in the near term.

Source of Data: ENA Price Analysis by TU

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