Polkadot’s DOT Retakes Important $3.96 Level as Buyers Step In After Pullback
Polkadot DOT bullish momentum has potentially returned, after the token retook an important support level at $3.96, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.
DOT experienced a 7% correction from $4.038 to a low of $3.753 before establishing “strong support” and rebounding strongly, according to the model.
The token is currently 1.3% lower, trading around $3.97.
The broader market gauge, CoinDesk 20 CD20 index, was 0.8% lower at publication time, also recovering from a sharp move lower amid a tussle between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Technical analysis highlights:
- DOT-USD experienced a 7.06% correction from $4.038 to a low of $3.753 before establishing strong support.
- Price formed an ascending channel after the correction, reclaiming the $3.95 level with increasing buying pressure.
- Significant volume spike of over 5.9 million during the correction phase, followed by 1.7 million volume during the recovery period.
- Key resistance established at $3.98-$4.00 zone with immediate support at $3.95.
- Higher low pattern formed after brief pullback, confirming bullish momentum
- Psychological $3.96 level successfully defended, reinforcing recovery narrative.
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