Avalanche rises over 9% as NYSE selects its blockchain for tokenized equities platform
Avalanche (AVAX) advanced 9.02% after the New York Stock Exchange selected its blockchain as the core settlement ledger for a planned tokenized equities platform, driving renewed demand and marking its institutional relevance. The move faces limits, with AVAX trading above its 20- and 200-day moving averages but still capped by medium-term resistance and challenged momentum signals.
Highlights
- The New York Stock Exchange confirmed Avalanche as the primary blockchain settlement layer for its tokenized stock trading platform after successful trials with Intercontinental Exchange.
- Charles Schwab added the AVAX/USD trading pair for U.S. retail clients, expanding access as Avalanche surpassed 1.6 billion transactions.
- AVAX/USD trades at $8.98 with intraday strength near session highs, but indicator signals show prevailing bearish momentum; price is likely to remain in a $8.3 to $9.66 range over the next five trading days.
Network flows rise as NYSE and Schwab boost AVAX access
The New York Stock Exchange confirmed Avalanche's selection as its primary blockchain settlement layer for the upcoming tokenized stock trading platform, following a year of testing with Intercontinental Exchange. Charles Schwab also added the AVAX/USD trading pair for U.S. retail clients, widening market access. The Avalanche network was reported to have surpassed 1.6 billion processed transactions, reflecting increased on-chain and real-world asset tokenization activity.
Mixed momentum as AVAX straddles key moving average boundaries
AVAX/USD remains above both its 20-day and 200-day moving averages at $8.76 and $8.12, signaling positive short- and long-term momentum. However, it continues to trade below the 50-day moving average at $9.88, indicating ongoing medium-term resistance around $9.13 and support at $8.93. The momentum backdrop is mixed, as both MACD and ADX signal a sell bias, while RSI and Stochastic RSI are neutral and the CCI is in an oversold zone. Intraday indicators show sellers hold the advantage, with a negative BBP value, even as price action and volatility remain firm near the session high.
Previously it was reported that Avalanche was selected by the New York Stock Exchange to provide blockchain infrastructure for a forthcoming tokenized securities platform, signaling greater institutional adoption of the network. With new support from Charles Schwab and evidence of robust on-chain activity, AVAX traders should monitor the $9.13 resistance area for signs of a shift from the current sideways trend.