What’s driving Hedera higher today?

What’s driving Hedera higher today?
Hedera Rises 12.76% Today to $0.149

Hedera (HBAR) is trading at $0.149, positioning just above the MA-20 ($0.1452) but still below the MA-50 ($0.1654) and MA-200 ($0.1992). This reflects short-term bullish momentum, yet medium- and long-term pressures persist with key resistance near the MA-50 and dynamic support noted by Ichimoku’s Kijun at $0.1606.

HBAR price prediction
24H 8.6%
$0.0909
48H 18.28%
$0.099
7D -2.15%
$0.0819
1M 7.41%
$0.0899
3M 120.31%
$0.1844
6M 93.31%
$0.1618
12M 37.87%
$0.1154
Current price: $ 0.0837 -0.002 2.28%
Real-time Data 00:22
Daily range 0.0834 Arrow from to Icon 0.0838
Weekly range 0.0847 Arrow from to Icon 0.1099
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Highlights

  • Vanguard Group listed the first HBAR ETF on its platform, with over $80 million in ETF inflows just weeks after Canary Capital's launch.
  • Hedera integrated with Axelar, enabling seamless asset transfers across more than 60 blockchain networks and expanding DeFi opportunities.
  • HBAR was included in Coinbase’s COIN50 Index during the latest rebalancing, signaling increased institutional and market recognition.

ETF launch and DeFi partnerships drive institutional inflows and recognition

Vanguard Group officially listed the first HBAR ETF on its platform, following the prior approval and launch by Canary Capital, providing broader investor access and generating over $80 million in ETF inflows within a few weeks. In addition, Hedera integrated with Axelar, enhancing seamless asset transfers across more than 60 blockchain networks and boosting DeFi opportunities. HBAR was also added to Coinbase’s COIN50 Index during the latest rebalancing, reflecting increased institutional and market recognition.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, notes that HBAR’s brief lift above the MA-20 does little to offset bearish momentum on longer timeframes. He sees short-term buying interest but cautions this is not supported by stronger technical or fundamental conviction. ETF inflows and Coinbase index inclusion have failed to generate a decisive bullish trend. Indicators like MACD and RSI remain weak, with volatility skewed to the downside. "Market euphoria around integrations and listings is masking persistent risk — I expect further weakness unless $0.1606 is reclaimed decisively."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees underlying opportunity for HBAR as institutional recognition gathers pace. He highlights Vanguard’s ETF launch and inclusion in major indices as proof of expanding access and demand. Positive flows and high-profile integrations support a bullish structure. The analyst believes further growth can materialize if resistance clears. "Institutional momentum combined with recent listings should allow HBAR to unlock new highs if $0.1654 is surpassed — the market offers multiple setups here."

Jainam Mehta, market strategist, identifies a tactical rangebound setup in HBAR this week. He notes divergence between strong intraday buyers and weak long-term momentum, suggesting a potential contrarian fade if the price stalls below $0.1606. Larger volatility bands signal an opportunity for short-term swing trades. "If HBAR fails to extend above its MA-50, I am watching for a sharp pullback toward $0.1312 as sentiment resets."

Buyer control persists as strong daily gain meets weak trend strength

Momentum readings for HBAR show mixed signals on the daily timeframe: MACD points to ongoing strong bearish pressure, while the ADX remains weak, indicating a lack of a dominant trend. Daily RSI and CCI levels remain in sell territory, but Stoch RSI is deeply overbought, and buyers remain in control for now with a strong daily gain. The Bollinger Band Position and intraday oscillators also support current buyer strength. However, the price is near the session’s upper range ($0.1433 – $0.1489) after a visible gap up, suggesting heightened volatility yet signaling this intraday rally is not confirmed by longer-term momentum.

Previously it was reported that HBAR remained under pressure as price action continued below all major moving averages, with daily indicators like the MACD and ADX signaling persistent bearish momentum and oscillators such as RSI and CCI moving closer to oversold territory. The nearest resistance was outlined by the Ichimoku Kijun, while no immediate support was present within the current range — persistent bearish momentum and oscillators such as RSI highlighted ongoing downside risk.

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