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Walrus slides 7.71% today on losses

Highlights

Walrus (WAL) closed at $0.2393, below its MA-20 ($0.2534), MA-50 ($0.3489), and MA-200 ($0.4426), confirming a bearish technical structure.
KuCoin Futures launched WAL perpetual contracts on October 27, 2025, spiking futures trading activity amid a price-impacting WAL token unlock event.
WAL fell 7.71% intraday to near the session low within a $0.2378–$0.2604 range, with high volatility and negative momentum signals dominating.

Futures listing drives volume amid token unlock event

Walrus experienced heightened market activity as KuCoin Futures launched a WAL perpetual contract on October 27, 2025, fueling increased futures trading. The exchange rate was notably influenced by a token unlock event coinciding with this development. No additional direct corporate actions or regulatory events were reported on this date.

Divergent momentum as downside pressure follows mixed signals

Momentum signals are mixed: ADX on the daily points to strong trend strength, but MACD calls for a strong sell, highlighting negative momentum. Oscillators are divergent — RSI is just above 53 pointing modestly higher, but Stoch RSI is sharply overbought and CCI remains neutral. Bull/Bear Power reads neutral, suggesting neither buyers nor sellers dominate intraday action. The Awesome Oscillator is negative, confirming the downside bias. WAL fell 7.71% today, dropping from a prior close of $0.2593 to $0.2393, with no meaningful open gap. The current price is near the low end of today’s $0.2378 – $0.2604 range. Volatility is high and there was steady pressure lower after the open. These intraday losses align with bearish momentum signals, though some oscillators diverge and flag possible exhaustion.

Neutral range view as downside risks outweigh recovery

For the next five sessions, expect WAL to trade between $0.2470 and $0.2580, with an average price near $0.2525. The probability of a price increase is very low (less than 20%), making further declines more likely. Baseline scenario: WAL moves sideways, consolidating within the recent corridor as oscillators and momentum signals vie for control. Bullish scenario: WAL recovers above $0.2534 and targets the upper weekly range, potentially as overbought conditions resolve and buyers return. Bearish scenario: WAL slips below $0.2407 support, triggering further short-term selloffs in line with prevailing daily momentum.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees WAL’s technical setup as clearly bearish, with the token trading below all major moving averages and strong negative momentum confirmed by the daily MACD and Awesome Oscillator. He notes that recent futures-related activity on KuCoin failed to inspire sustainable buying interest, and mixed oscillator readings indicate little conviction from either bulls or bears. The analyst remains defensive, emphasizing that downside risk dominates while short-term rallies are unlikely to gain traction. "As long as WAL trades beneath $0.2534, I remain skeptical of any upside — this is just noise unless a firm reversal emerges."

Last time, it was noted that Walrus was experiencing intensified bearish momentum and persistent selling pressure across all timeframes. The report described how momentum signals reinforce the likelihood of choppy and uncertain trading.

Source of Data: WAL 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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