Hedera soars nearly 22% after being added to ETF watchlists and posting record trading volumes

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Hedera surges 21.67% today to $0.1153

Highlights

Hedera gained institutional attention with HBAR added to ETF watchlists and trading volumes exceeding 500% of the 30-day average.
The Canary HBAR ETF secured US spot ETF status in October 2025, broadening institutional access to the token.
HBAR/USD trades in a strong bullish structure, with price expected to consolidate between $0.1087 and $0.1219 over the next five days.

Institutional flows accelerate as ETF access and enterprise deals rise

In late September 2026, Hedera saw institutional attention increase as its token was added to ETF watchlists and experienced trading volumes more than 500% above its 30-day average. The earlier launch of the Canary HBAR ETF on Nasdaq in October 2025 secured US spot ETF status for HBAR, expanding institutional access. Hedera's introduction of the Cross-Ledger Protocol to the Linux Foundation’s Decentralized Trust Labs and ongoing network oversight by a council including Google, IBM, FedEx, and NVIDIA also supported enterprise adoption.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, notes the significant rally in Hedera but remains skeptical about the sustainability. He points out that despite HBAR trading above key moving averages and strong volume, the setup is highly dependent on newfound institutional interest and recent ETF inclusion. Kharitonov questions if these inflows will persist given the volatile nature of altcoin rotations and the possibility of rapid sentiment shifts. He warns that a fall below $0.1087 would quickly negate the current bullish outlook. "Traders should be cautious as the market's enthusiasm may be short-lived without continuous proof of real institutional commitment and broader adoption."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees strong opportunity for further gains as Hedera benefits from deepening institutional access and expanding enterprise adoption. He highlights the Nasdaq-listed HBAR ETF and recent inclusion in global ETF watchlists as drivers of elevated inflows and improving sentiment. Karapetjanc believes the presence of major corporates like Google and IBM on the Hedera council further strengthens the fundamental case. "With bullish structure intact and more capital entering the market, I see further growth ahead and multiple setups for upside participation."

Parshwa Turakhiya, analyst, views HBAR’s momentum as a near-term opportunity supported by bullish signals and high intraday volatility. He notes strong price action above all major averages and the MACD, with buyers in control but short-term gains nearly reaching resistance at $0.1219. Turakhiya sees scope for tactical trades while warning that a move below $0.1087 could quickly shift sentiment. "Given the current setup, I am watching for continued swings and will adjust once price tests either boundary of the projected range."

Momentum sustains as HBAR nears resistance and support holds

HBAR/USD is trading above its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages at $0.0831, $0.0774, and $0.0815 respectively, signaling strong bullish momentum across short-, medium-, and long-term trends. The nearest support sits at $0.1087 and resistance at $0.1219, with the Ichimoku Kijun ($0.0866) further confirming the prevailing positive structure. Momentum signals remain robust, as both the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and the Average Directional Index (ADX) issue buy forecasts. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) reads 65.175, short of overbought, with favorable confirmation from the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) but a neutral tone from the Stochastic RSI. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is above zero, indicating buyers dominate intraday activity. The pair has rallied to $0.1153, up $0.0205 or 21.67%, following a clear upside gap of roughly 1.27%. The price is near the top of today's range, intraday volatility stands at 4.99%, and bulls are in firm control as momentum and price action are aligned.

Earlier, analysts noted that Hedera’s upward momentum was underpinned by growing institutional involvement and sustained high trading volumes. The current surge in HBAR following ETF-linked capital inflows and continued strength above major moving averages further reinforces this trend, with the $0.1219 resistance emerging as a critical level to watch for potential breakout or reversal in the near term.

Source of Data: HBAR 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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