Deep Dive
1. Technical Weakness (Bearish Impact)
Overview: MX trades at $2.03, below its 7-day SMA ($2.09) and 30-day SMA ($2.15). The RSI-7 at 23.87 signals extreme oversold conditions, but the MACD histogram (-0.011) shows bearish momentum persists.
What this means: Breakdowns below moving averages often trigger algorithmic sell-offs. While oversold RSI hints at a potential bounce, low volume ($20.3M, -16% vs. prior day) suggests weak buying interest.
Key level: A close below the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement ($2.07) could open downside toward $2.01 (2025 low).
2. Futures Leverage Reductions (Mixed Impact)
Overview: MEXC cut max leverage for futures pairs like FOLKSUSDT (50x → 20x) and BEATUSDT (50x → 20x) on Dec 13 (MEXC announcement).
What this means: Lower leverage reduces speculative trading volume, potentially decreasing demand for MX (used for fee discounts). However, it also mitigates liquidations during volatility.
What to watch: MX’s open interest in derivatives – a decline would confirm reduced leverage-driven activity.
3. Altcoin Risk Aversion (Bearish Impact)
Overview: The crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 27 (“Fear”), with Bitcoin dominance rising to 58.9% (+0.3% in 24h).
What this means: Investors are favoring Bitcoin over altcoins amid macroeconomic uncertainty. MX, as a CEX token, often suffers disproportionately in risk-off environments due to its correlation with trading activity.
Conclusion
MX’s dip reflects technical deterioration, MEXC’s leverage cuts dampening trading incentives, and a risk-averse market favoring Bitcoin. While oversold conditions could spark a rebound, sustained recovery likely requires broader altcoin momentum.
Key watch: Bitcoin dominance trends and MX’s ability to hold the $2.01–$2.07 support zone. Monitor MEXC’s trading volume for signs of returning activity.