Plasma pullback: Technical outlook

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Plasma drops 7% today, trading at $0.0871

Highlights

Plasma will unlock 1.76 billion XPL tokens valued at $160 million on September 25, exceeding 63% of the current supply.
The token unlock, aimed at early investors and ecosystem funds, introduces a significant supply increase raising dilution concerns.
XPL/USD trades below key moving averages with technical indicators showing strong bearish momentum and an expected range of $0.0815 to $0.0927 for the next sessions.

Large token unlock sparks dilution risk and market caution

Plasma is slated to unlock 1.76 billion XPL tokens valued at around $160 million on September 25, representing more than 63% of the current circulating supply, according to Bitcoinethereumnews and Techbullion. This sizable token release is primarily allocated to early investors and core ecosystem growth funds, introducing a significant influx of supply that may prompt holders to anticipate dilution or portfolio rebalancing. The prospect of such a large unlock has heightened caution in the market, as it generally raises the risk of concentrated sell-side activity from recipients and existing holders.

Bearish signals confirmed as momentum softens and resistance holds

On the technical front, XPL/USD is trading below the MA-20 and MA-50 on the hourly chart and beneath the MA-200 on the daily timeframe. The $0.0913 Ichimoku Kijun level is acting as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators remain decisively negative, with MACD and ADX both confirming a sell bias. RSI, Stoch RSI, and CCI all indicate deeply oversold conditions, while Bull/Bear Power confirms sellers' dominance in intraday trading. The Awesome Oscillator aligns with the prevailing bearish momentum, and no notable divergences are present across the indicators.

Further downside likely as price consolidates within narrow band

Looking ahead over the next two to three sessions, XPL/USD is expected to remain within a $0.0815 to $0.0927 range. The likelihood of a move higher is very low, while further downside risk remains elevated. The main scenario anticipates continued consolidation inside this volatility band. A bullish reversal would require a break above immediate resistance, though such an outcome is currently improbable. Conversely, a breakdown below local support could accelerate additional losses.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the upcoming token unlock as a critical near-term macro event for Plasma (XPL). He believes this large supply increase will keep the asset under pronounced selling pressure, with sentiment likely to remain fragile. The technical setup aligns with the fundamental risks, pointing to continued volatility and weakness unless the supply shock is absorbed. "Unless buyers step in after the unlock, I expect further downside in XPL until supply-demand finds a new balance."

Earlier, analysts noted that Plasma faced heightened downside risks due to impending large token unlocks and continued exposure to concentrated supply pressure. The current breakdown below major moving averages and confirmation of persistent bearish momentum now reinforces expectations of further volatility, with potential acceleration of losses should local support levels be breached.

Source of Data: XPL 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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