Persistent resistance from sellers pushes THORChain up 7.14% in early trading

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THORChain rises 7.14% today to $0.435

Highlights

RUNE is trading below major moving averages, reinforcing persistent downward pressure across short, medium, and long-term trends.
Momentum indicators remain decisively bearish, with major oscillators and trend signals favoring continued selling over a reversal.
Expected five-day price range is $0.419 to $0.480, with upside breakout unlikely and further declines probable if support fails.

Bearish momentum persists as resistance and divergence intensify

RUNE is positioned below the MA-20 ($0.4909), MA-50 ($0.4789), and MA-200 ($0.5168). The Ichimoku Kijun level at $0.5200 sets near-term resistance. The current trading range is $0.419–$0.432, but today’s price is testing session highs. Momentum signals on the D1 chart remain bearish: MACD and ADX both indicate continued seller dominance. RSI is at 38.2 and CCI sits at -70.9, neither yet reaching oversold territory; Stoch RSI, however, displays some moderate buying interest. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is negative, highlighting intraday seller strength, while the Awesome Oscillator is neutral. There is a technical divergence between the short-term recovery and persistent selling pressure.

Limited upside as consolidation outweighs breakout potential

Over the next five trading days, the expected volatility range is $0.419 to $0.480. The likelihood of a move higher is low, with less than a 20% chance, as confirmed by key weekly trend indicators remaining in sell territory. The baseline view is for RUNE to consolidate between immediate support and resistance levels. A bullish scenario would require a breakout above $0.480, targeting a move toward the $0.5200 Kijun threshold, while a drop below $0.419 may lead to further declines toward short-term support.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees THORChain (RUNE) trading below major moving averages with persistent seller pressure despite the day’s rise. He notes the lack of supportive news and that momentum signals remain bearish, limiting immediate upside. Consolidation between $0.419 and $0.480 looks likely, and a breakout above resistance will be required for a more optimistic shift. "If RUNE can reclaim the $0.480 level, tactical upside may develop, but for now, patience and disciplined risk management are essential."

Earlier, analysts noted that THORChain was experiencing entrenched bearish momentum and sustained downside risk. While the current article highlights a modest short-term recovery attempt, traders should closely watch for a decisive move above $0.480 or below $0.419 to determine whether this rebound will evolve or revert to further declines.

Source of Data: RUNE Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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