Deep Dive
1. Technical Weakness (Bearish Impact)
Overview:
ONT trades below all key moving averages (7-day SMA: $0.086, 30-day SMA: $0.098) with RSI(7) at 28.9 – deepest oversold reading since August 2025. The MACD histogram shows fading bearish momentum but remains negative.
What this means:
The breakdown below $0.08 invalidated August’s rally structure, triggering stop-losses. With no immediate support until the 2025 low of $0.0579, traders are reluctant to catch falling knives.
What to watch:
A daily close above the 7-day SMA ($0.086) could signal short-term relief.
2. Altcoin Liquidity Crunch (Bearish Impact)
Overview:
Bitcoin dominance hit 60.19% (up 0.95% in 24h) as capital rotated out of alts. The CMC Altcoin Season Index sits at 24 – firmly in “Bitcoin Season” – while total crypto market cap fell 4.02%.
What this means:
ONT’s -6.45% drop outpaced the market, reflecting its high beta to crypto sentiment. With open interest in derivatives down 10.3% in 24h (CoinJournal), leveraged traders are exiting riskier positions.
3. Staking Uncertainty (Mixed Impact)
Overview:
Exodus Wallet’s July 2025 staking discontinuation forced migration of ONT holdings, increasing liquid supply. While Ontology’s Africa-focused validator initiative (@Ontologyafrica) aims to decentralize, short-term sell pressure persists.
What this means:
The project’s 103.34% exchange reserve ratio (Upbit audit) suggests sufficient liquidity, but staking changes have created episodic sell waves.
Conclusion
ONT’s decline reflects technical breakdowns, macro crypto outflows, and legacy staking disruptions. While oversold conditions could fuel a bounce, the lack of immediate catalysts and Bitcoin’s dominance suggest caution.
Key watch: Can ONT hold the $0.075–$0.077 zone, last defended before August’s rally?