IOTA - -95.78% Year-to-Date Amid Network Upgrades and Market Volatility

On SEP 6 2025, IOTA dropped by 119.63% within 24 hours to reach $0.1831, IOTA dropped by 157.1% within 7 days, dropped by 396.41% within 1 month, and dropped by 3531.51% within 1 year.

The IOTA Foundation announced the successful activation of the Chrysalis upgrade, a major network update designed to enhance the Tangle’s scalability and functionality. This upgrade introduces a modular architecture and introduces new smart contract capabilities to the IOTA protocol. The upgrade is seen as a critical step in the evolution of IOTA from a simple data integrity protocol to a more versatile blockchain alternative. Technical teams have confirmed the upgrade is running smoothly, with no major disruptions reported across the network.

Market participants and developers have responded positively to the technical advancements, emphasizing the potential for increased adoption and developer activity. The introduction of smart contracts marks a significant shift in IOTA’s positioning within the broader crypto ecosystem. Analysts have noted that the upgrade may attract new use cases, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) and decentralized identity sectors, where IOTA has been actively expanding its footprint.

The recent volatility in IOTA’s price has been attributed to a broader bearish trend across the crypto market, rather than the upgrade itself. While the Chrysalis activation has been well-received, the market reaction has been delayed and muted. Some observers argue that the market is still pricing in the long-term implications of the upgrade, and early signs of stabilization or recovery could emerge as more projects are built on the upgraded Tangle.

The implementation of technical indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has been widely used by traders to evaluate the potential for a price reversal. These tools have shown mixed signals, with RSI indicating oversold conditions and MACD reflecting weak momentum. Traders are closely monitoring whether the market will respond to these technical levels with renewed buying pressure.