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 <li>MATIC breaks out of descending trendline, signaling potential bullish momentum.</li>
 <li>Technical analysis suggests possible 50% surge to $0.75 if $0.48 level holds.</li>
 <li>On-chain data shows increased open interest and bullish sentiment among traders.</li>
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<a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/?s=Polygon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Polygon’s</a> MATIC token has emerged as a beacon of hope in an otherwise tepid cryptocurrency market, captivating investors with a price surge and a decisive bullish breakout.
This remarkable performance stands in stark contrast to the struggles faced by market leaders Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), positioning MATIC as a potential outlier in the current market cycle.
The bullish breakout for <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/?s=MATIC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MATIC </a>comes on the heels of a prolonged downtrend that persisted from March to August 2024. During this period, the token found itself constrained by a formidable descending trendline, which acted as a persistent barrier to upward movement.
However, recent price action, backed by substantial trading volume, has seen MATIC successfully breach this resistance, potentially signaling a shift in market sentiment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-matic-s-analysis-shows-interesting-picture">MATIC’s analysis shows interesting picture</h2>
Technical analysis paints an intriguing picture for MATIC’s near-term prospects. Despite trading below the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the daily timeframe, experts suggest that the token’s outlook remains bullish.
The key to confirming this positive sentiment lies in MATIC’s ability to close a daily candle above the critical $0.48 level. Should this occur, analysts project the possibility of a staggering 50% rally, potentially propelling MATIC towards the $0.75 mark or beyond.
On-chain metrics further bolster the case for MATIC’s bullish outlook. Data from CoinGlass reveals a notable 19% increase in open interest over the past 24 hours, indicating growing engagement from both investors and traders.
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Moreover, the exchange liquidation map for the past week shows an imbalance, with long positions far outweighing shorts. This lopsided leverage distribution is often interpreted as a bullish signal, suggesting widespread optimism among market participants.
The current market structure presents two critical liquidation levels for MATIC: $0.464 on the downside and $0.489 on the upside. A breach of the upper threshold could trigger the liquidation of nearly half a million dollars worth of short positions, potentially fueling further upward momentum.
Conversely, a drop below the lower bound might result in the liquidation of $2.7 million in long positions, underscoring the delicate balance of market forces at play.

Polygon (MATIC) Breaks Out of Descending Trendline, Signaling Bullish Momentum

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