Onyx DAO treasury exploit triggers support test: Can Onyxcoin hold above $0.0043372?

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Onyxcoin slides 6.92% after exploit

Highlights

A security breach in the Onyx DAO treasury contract resulted in the unauthorized transfer of 620 million XCN worth $2.91 million to exploiter-controlled wallets.
Manipulation of a governance proposal exposed weaknesses in Onyxcoin's protocol security, causing a sharp drop in demand and increased caution among market participants.
XCN/USD trades below key short- and medium-term moving averages with bearish indicators dominant, projecting a price range of $0.0043372 to $0.0045216 over the next three days.

Security breach undermines governance and drives demand retreat

A major security breach in the Onyx DAO treasury contract has been identified, with Blockaid flagging the unauthorized transfer of 620 million XCN (approximately $2.91 million) to wallets linked to the exploiter, according to Cryptobriefing. This exploit involved the manipulation of a passed governance proposal, exposing vulnerabilities in the protocol's governance mechanisms and undermining trust in Onyxcoin's security. The breach has heightened concerns among holders and the broader market, contributing to a sharp retreat in demand and raising the likelihood of further caution among participants.

Bearish momentum as downside pressure meets oversold signals

On the H1 chart, XCN/USD is positioned below the MA-20 at $0.004601 and the MA-50 at $0.0047033, but remains above the long-term MA-200 at $0.0042253. Immediate resistance is marked by the Ichimoku Kijun at $0.0046255, while near-term support appears at $0.0043372. Momentum signals are uniformly bearish: MACD and ADX indicate downside pressure, RSI is weak at 37.81, Stochastic RSI signals a Strong Sell, and CCI is oversold. Bull/Bear Power also signals ongoing selling dominance, while the Awesome Oscillator is neutral, offering no counter-signal.

Downside break risk rises as volatility keeps price pinned

Over the next two to three trading days, XCN is projected to remain within the $0.0043372 to $0.0045216 range, as short-term volatility persists near intraday lows. The probability of a downside break is high, with more than 80% likelihood, while an upside move is estimated at less than 20%. The baseline expectation is for the price to consolidate within this corridor. If resistance at $0.0046255 is broken and the asset closes above the short-term moving averages, a bullish reversal could develop. Conversely, a drop below the $0.0043372 support level could intensify recent downward momentum.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, sees sentiment under clear pressure following the Onyx DAO security breach. The sharp $2.91 million XCN outflow highlights protocol vulnerabilities and keeps buyers defensive. Technicals confirm strong selling dominance, yet the price remains above critical long-term support. He believes that a sustained rebound is possible if resistance at $0.0046255 is reclaimed in the coming days. "If trust can be rebuilt and key resistances are broken, XCN could see renewed accumulation and upside momentum return."

Earlier, analysts noted that Onyxcoin’s technical outlook had shifted to a pronounced downside bias, with momentum favoring further declines. The current article adds a significant new dimension with the DAO treasury breach, underscoring that heightened security concerns now present a substantial downside risk that traders should carefully monitor in the days ahead.

Source of Data: XCN Price Analysis by TU

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