Filecoin slipped 2% to $1.28 on Wednesday, tracking broader crypto market flows rather than responding to token-specific catalysts.
The token’s price action remains closely tied to crypto market sentiment, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. According to the model, this tight correlation indicates that large order flows are driving price movements rather than Filecoin fundamentals.
The broader crypto market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 Index, was 0.6% lower at press time.
Trading volumes for Filecoin reinforce the consolidation theme, with 24-hour activity 7.3% higher than weekly averages, signaling measured participation, according to the model.
The model also showed that volume patterns support limited trading as participation is below breakout thresholds. The measured rise suggests accumulation rather than aggressive positioning that typically precedes major directional moves.
Technical analysis:
- Primary support holds at $1.27, while resistance remains firm at $1.35 from volume-related peaks.
- 24-hour activity, 7% above the weekly average, shows consistent participation from large holders, with volume increasing 85% when testing $1.35, confirming key resistance.
- The formation of higher lows, from $1.266 to $1.276, within a range of $0.087, indicates an accumulation phase.
- The immediate upside target lies in the $1.285-$1.290 area, based on range extension, with broader resistance at $1.35 requiring a breakout from increased volume.
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