Bittensor price prediction: $185.68 support set to be tested as TAO drops 7.13%

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Bittensor slides 7.13% to $198 today

Highlights

A spot ETF application for Bittensor opens the door to institutional access and potential regulatory developments.
May's network upgrade redirected token emissions to top-performing subnets, altering participant incentives and ecosystem dynamics.
TAO/USD remains under persistent bearish pressure, with technicals signaling high probability of continued weakness within the $185.68–$210.32 range.

Institutional access expands as ETF and tokenomics shift emerge

A spot ETF application for Bittensor was filed, creating the possibility for expanded participation from institutional investors and potentially paving the way for greater regulatory clarity. Alongside this, a network upgrade in May restructured the token reward system to allocate emissions toward the network’s highest-performing subnets, changing supply incentives for participants. These developments have introduced notable ecosystem changes, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Technical breakdown persists as sellers dominate momentum indicators

TAO/USD now trades below its MA-20 ($208.56), MA-50 ($217.60), and MA-200 ($252.86), highlighting bearish pressure across short, medium, and long timeframes. Immediate resistance is identified at the Ichimoku Kijun level of $209.05, while support sits at $185.68. Momentum indicators, including MACD and ADX, confirm seller dominance. RSI is at 39.83 (Sell), Bull/Bear Power signals oversold (favoring sellers), CCI also registers a Sell, and Stoch RSI remains Neutral. The Awesome Oscillator confirms the prevailing downtrend, with all signals reflecting persistent selling activity and no notable bullish divergence.

Consolidation base case as rebound odds dwindle

In the near term, the expected trading range for TAO/USD is projected between $185.68 and $210.32, representing a typical volatility band relative to current levels. The probability of a rebound is very low (below 20%), with continued weakness remaining highly likely (above 80%). The base case expects consolidation within this corridor. A break above $209.05 could trigger short covering, while a slide below $185.68 support may accelerate selling momentum.

Anton Kharitonov, Traders Union expert, sees muted short-term prospects for Bittensor despite the ETF filing and the recent network upgrade. He notes that technical momentum is decisively bearish, with price action below all major averages and indicators consistently favoring sellers. Supply-side incentives and potential institutional inflows have not yet offset persistent market weakness. "Until TAO/USD reclaims $209.05, I view any upside as unlikely and expect continued pressure within the defined range."

Earlier, analysts noted that Bittensor was under sustained bearish momentum following significant network events and persistent selling pressure. The current environment reinforces this outlook, with institutional developments and protocol changes yet to shift the downtrend, suggesting that any move below $185.68 could expose the asset to accelerated downside risk.

Source of Data: TAO Price Analysis by TU

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