Jupiter falls over 8% as sellers respond to spike in Jupiter Lend deposits
Jupiter (JUP) dropped 8.04% as sellers reacted to increased deposit activity around Jupiter Lend, even as the protocol continues its buyback program. The decline is reinforced by the token trading below its 20-day moving average and heavy short-term selling pressure.
Highlights
- Jupiter protocol increased deposits for Jupiter Lend and continued using protocol revenue for JUP buybacks, managed by the Jupiter DAO.
- Fee income supporting JUP buybacks depends on actual lending activity rather than deposit volume, as token price faces selling pressure.
- JUP trades near $0.3018, with sellers dominating intraday action and a 5-day range of $0.2624 to $0.3379 forecasted.
Buyback program continues as fee income growth fails to lift sentiment
Recent activity around the Jupiter token included a rise in deposits for Jupiter Lend and an ongoing policy of using protocol revenue for JUP buybacks. Fee income available for buybacks is determined by actual lending activity, rather than mere deposit volume. The Jupiter DAO has executed buybacks and managed token circulation changes, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.
Mixed momentum signals as short-term pressure meets longer-term support
JUP/USD is currently trading below the 20-day moving average at $0.341, but above both the 50-day ($0.283) and 200-day ($0.2144) moving averages. This setup indicates short-term selling pressure, medium-term support, and continued confirmation of a bullish long-term structure. Immediate resistance is seen at $0.3138, with support at $0.2969. Momentum signals present a mixed picture: MACD remains a strong buy, while the ADX shows a declining trend. RSI points to neutral conditions with a tilt toward selling, the Stochastic RSI is oversold at 0, and the CCI also suggests a sell. Bull/Bear Power signals intraday sellers are in control. The tone is heavy with pressure after the open, and oscillators reflect sellers dominating intraday, despite a positive MACD and divergence in momentum indicators.
Earlier, analysts noted that Jupiter had been experiencing persistent downside momentum, with supply reduction measures struggling to offset ongoing selling pressure. The current analysis strengthens this view, highlighting that JUP remains vulnerable to further losses if support at $0.2969 fails, making this level a critical pivot to monitor in the coming days.