Deep Dive
1. BTCD Stablecoin Progress (Bullish Impact)
Overview: Elastos’ Bitcoin-backed stablecoin BTCD, launched in June 2025, has seen renewed attention. Recent DAO discussions (1 October 2025) focused on expanding BTCD’s integration with DeFi protocols and institutional partnerships, such as mining pools like Antpool and Binance Pool.
What this means: BTCD’s overcollateralized model (160–200% BTC backing) positions ELA as a critical utility token for minting and governance. Increased BTCD adoption could drive demand for ELA, especially as Bitcoin’s DeFi market share grows.
What to look out for: BTCD’s on-chain metrics (collateralization ratios, daily mints) and partnerships with traditional finance institutions.
2. Technical Breakout (Mixed Impact)
Overview: ELA broke above its 7-day SMA ($1.29) and Fibonacci 78.6% retracement level ($1.30). The MACD histogram turned positive (+0.008976), signaling bullish momentum, while the RSI (53.12) remains neutral.
What this means: Short-term traders may interpret this breakout as a buy signal, but the 200-day EMA ($1.58) looms as resistance. Sustained volume ($1.15M, +379% vs. prior day) supports the move, though turnover remains low at 3.76%.
Key threshold: A close above $1.36 (pivot point) could target $1.42 (61.8% Fib), while failure risks a retest of $1.15 (yearly low).
3. DAO Governance Updates (Neutral Impact)
Overview: The 24 September 2025 DAO meeting addressed hiring developers, exchange partnerships (MEXC), and institutional trading requests. These discussions signal efforts to bolster ecosystem infrastructure.
What this means: While procedural, the focus on technical growth aligns with long-term Web3 goals. However, immediate price impact is limited without tangible milestones.
Conclusion
ELA’s rally reflects optimism around BTCD’s DeFi potential and technical momentum, though thin liquidity amplifies volatility. Key watch: Can BTCD’s adoption metrics (e.g., BTC locked) validate the bullish narrative in the next 48h?