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<p>Polkadot is flashing early signs of a potential market reversal after a deep retest of support, with analysts now examining whether the asset has entered the Wyckoff “Spring” phase, one of the strongest bullish signals in accumulation cycles.</p>
<p>The technical setup, highlighted by Bitcoinsensus, comes at a time when DOT has shown renewed intraday volatility and a sharp rebound from its recent lows.</p>
<h2 id="chart-shows-sharp-dip-followed-by-quick-recovery">Chart Shows Sharp Dip Followed by Quick Recovery</h2>
<p>The price chart reveals a decisive breakdown near the start of December, where DOT dropped aggressively before buyers stepped in around the $2.00 zone. The sharp wick recovery, seen on the TradingView chart, is characteristic of the Wyckoff Spring pattern, an event where price dips below support to trigger stop-losses and shake out weak holders.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DOTUSD_2025-12-06_01-31-31.png" alt="" width="2178" height="1604"></p>
<p>After the bounce, DOT climbed back toward the $2.30 region before encountering rejection, retracing again toward the $2.12 zone at the time of chart capture. The pattern reflects a market trying to stabilize after a multi-month downtrend.</p>
<h2 id="analysts-suggest-dot-may-be-completing-multi-year-accumulation">Analysts Suggest DOT May Be Completing Multi-Year Accumulation</h2>
<p>Bitcoinsensus notes that DOT’s accumulation structure has been forming since 2023, with the current deep support test fitting the criteria for a Wyckoff Spring. In classical Wyckoff theory, the Spring is the final shakeout before a major trend reversal. The analyst highlights:</p>
<ul>
 <li>A deep test of support, consistent with Spring behavior</li>
 <li>A multi-year accumulation range</li>
 <li>A potential upcoming Sign of Strength (SOS) if price breaks above resistance</li>
</ul>
<p>The breakout target shared: $12–$15, representing a substantial upside from current levels.</p>
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 <p>DOT ENTERING WYCKOFF SPRING PHASE? <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p>
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c9.png" alt="📉" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Deep test of support = Spring event in Wyckoff cycle</p>
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f504.png" alt="🔄" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Accumulation structure building since 2023</p>
 <p>Breakout target: $12–15<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Polkadot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Polkadot</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DOT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z8QK6CRbCT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Z8QK6CRbCT</a></p>
 <p>— Bitcoinsensus (@Bitcoinsensus) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bitcoinsensus/status/1996889864885645469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 5, 2025</a></p>
</blockquote>
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<h2 id="how-the-wyckoff-roadmap-applies-to-dot">How the Wyckoff Roadmap Applies to DOT</h2>
<p>The chart shared by Bitcoinsensus outlines the typical Wyckoff structure:</p>
<ul>
 <li>SC (Selling Climax): Initial large-volume breakdown</li>
 <li>ST (Secondary Test): Retest confirming strong support</li>
 <li>AR (Automatic Rally): First significant bounce</li>
 <li>Spring: Final liquidating move, where DOT may be now</li>
 <li>LPS (Last Point of Support): Higher lows confirming market demand</li>
 <li>SOS (Sign of Strength): Breakout through resistance</li>
</ul>
<p>If DOT follows this textbook structure, the next key development would be a sustained move above the mid-range resistance, opening the path toward higher levels.</p>
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<h2 id="volatility-remains-high-as-market-waits-for-confirmation">Volatility Remains High as Market Waits for Confirmation</h2>
<p>Despite the bullish setup, the current DOT/USDT chart shows choppy movement, sharp rises followed by equally rapid selloffs. Volume remains modest, suggesting that stronger conviction is still needed for a full trend reversal. DOT is hovering near $2.12, holding above its recent lows but not yet showing a clear breakout.</p>
<p>Until DOT can reclaim key resistance levels, the Wyckoff Spring remains only a possibility rather than a confirmed trend shift.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/polkadots-deep-bounce-sparks-talk-of-wyckoff-spring-as-dot-attempts-a-reversal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Polkadot’s Deep Bounce Sparks Talk of Wyckoff Spring as DOT Attempts a Reversal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETHNews</a>.</p>

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