-7.40% for Bittensor as TAO struggles within volatile $310 to $345 band

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Bittensor slides 7.40% to $332.80 today

Highlights

TAO's price surged after its first network halving, which reduced token supply by 50% and drove over $620 million in subnet staking.
Institutional engagement increased with the launch of the Bittensor Staked TAO ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm and the Grayscale Bittensor Trust, though revenue relies on token subsidies.
Despite an overall bullish technical trend, overbought signals and high volatility suggest an increased risk of a short-term pullback toward the $310.00–$345.00 range.

Institutional traction grows as tokenomics and AI revenue challenge valuation

TAO's recent price activity followed its first network halving, which cut new token issuance by 50% and was accompanied by increased subnet staking, with over $620 million staked and subnet tokens reaching a market capitalization near $1.5 billion. Institutional interest was recorded as Safello's Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (STAO) was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and the Grayscale Bittensor Trust was launched to provide professional investors in Europe access to the network. Some analysis noted that the ecosystem's current valuation remains reliant on token subsidies, with organic AI subnet revenue still comparatively limited, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bullish momentum persists as overbought signals and volatility intensify

TAO trades well above its SMA-20, SMA-50, and SMA-200, confirming a strong bullish setup across multiple timeframes. The Ichimoku Kijun level at $271.45 provides immediate support. MACD and ADX both register Buy signals, reflecting robust bullish momentum, but oscillators including RSI (80.42), CCI (164.72), and Stoch RSI (99.47) all indicate strongly overbought conditions, while BBP also signals dominance by buyers. Notably, after opening at $346.70 and trading within a $333.00 to $359.90 range, TAO closed near today's low after a sharp 7.40% drop, signaling elevated volatility and emerging short-term selling pressure despite the broader trend.

Low rebound odds as volatility and downside risk dominate short-term outlook

Over the next five trading days, TAO is expected to move within a volatility band of $310.00 to $345.00. The probability of a price increase is low (less than 20%), making a downward or sideways move within this range more likely as high volatility persists. A sustained move above $345.00 could open the way toward recent highs on renewed bullish momentum, while a drop below $310.00 may accelerate declines if overbought signals continue to unwind.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees Bittensor (TAO) maintaining a clear macro uptrend, supported by strong positioning above all key moving averages. He notes that institutional adoption and a successful halving are positives, but short-term technicals suggest overbought conditions with heightened volatility. Karapetjanc remains constructively bullish, expecting sideways or mildly corrective action while the broader trend stays intact. "As long as TAO holds above $310.00, I favor accumulation on dips and see renewed upside if bullish momentum returns above $345.00."

Earlier, analysts noted that Bittensor was exhibiting sustained bullish momentum amid ecosystem growth and increasing institutional interest, though they cautioned that overbought signals could introduce the risk of near-term volatility. With the current sharp price retracement following the network's first halving and overbought technical conditions persisting, traders should monitor the $310.00 support level closely as any decisive breakdown could intensify downside pressure.

Source of Data: TAO Price Analysis by TU

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