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<p>Polkadot’s recent price action suggests the market may be entering a transition phase after an extended corrective move.</p>
<p>Analysis from GainMuse show DOT stabilizing near a long-term support zone, with downside momentum visibly slowing as price compresses near key technical levels.</p>
<p>Rather than aggressive continuation lower, price behavior now reflects hesitation from sellers and growing balance between supply and demand.</p>
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<h3 id="strong-support-holds-after-prolonged-decline-strong"><strong>Support holds after prolonged decline</strong></h3>
<p>The TradingView chart shows DOT/USDT trading around $1.80, following a steady decline from higher levels earlier in the month. Despite multiple attempts to push lower, price repeatedly reacts near the same horizontal support area, indicating that sellers are struggling to extend the move.</p>
<p>This stabilization comes after a clear downtrend, suggesting that a large portion of selling pressure may already be absorbed. The chart highlights a series of lower highs but increasingly shallow downside follow-through near support.</p>
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  Source: <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/chart/Kp2BMI6e/?symbol=BINANCE%3ADOTUSDT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tradingview.com/chart/Kp2BMI6e/?symbol=BINANCE%3ADOTUSDT</a>
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<h3 id="strong-descending-structure-begins-to-weaken-strong"><strong>Descending structure begins to weaken</strong></h3>
<p>The technical overlay illustrates a broader descending channel that has guided price action for weeks. However, recent candles are compressing near the lower boundary of that structure rather than accelerating downward.</p>
<p>This behavior often signals weakening bearish control. The price is no longer cleanly following the slope of resistance, instead moving sideways within a tight range, which aligns with early accumulation characteristics rather than distribution.</p>
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<h3 id="strong-consolidation-hints-at-accumulation-phase-strong"><strong>Consolidation hints at accumulation phase</strong></h3>
<p>Volume data supports the idea of consolidation. While there are occasional spikes, overall activity does not show panic selling. Instead, volume appears more balanced, with buyers stepping in consistently near the same price area.</p>
<p>The annotated chart explicitly points to accumulation rather than aggressive selling, reinforcing the view that market participants may be positioning quietly rather than exiting.</p>
<h3 id="strong-break-above-resistance-could-shift-momentum-strong"><strong>Break above resistance could shift momentum</strong></h3>
<p>The higher-timeframe technical illustration outlines a potential bullish scenario if DOT can break above descending resistance. A sustained move beyond that trendline would mark a structural shift and open the door for a broader recovery phase.</p>
<p>Until that happens, price remains range-bound, but the reduction in selling strength suggests momentum is gradually shifting in favor of buyers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/polkadot-searches-for-direction-as-selling-pressure-fades/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Polkadot Searches for Direction as Selling Pressure Fades</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETHNews</a>.</p>

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