Kaspa (KAS) Falls 3.3% as Bears Test $0.088 Support

Kaspa (KAS) has experienced a mixed day in the market, with the price closing at $0.0889 after dropping more than 3% from the previous day’s close of $0.0916 [2]. The token struggled to maintain a position above the $0.09 mark for most of the session, with bearish pressure becoming increasingly evident. Buyers managed to hold the price above $0.088, preventing a deeper decline, but the momentum remains weaker than in previous days, indicating a tightening battle between bulls and bears.

According to the analysis from Coinank, the 4-hour chart shows a clear rejection of the $0.095 zone last week, followed by a steady decline toward the $0.088–$0.089 support band [3]. The price has not managed to break out of this range, with $0.092 acting as the first major hurdle for a potential bullish reversal. Should Kaspa manage to reclaim this level and push further toward $0.095–$0.10, it could signal renewed buying interest. However, a breakdown below $0.087 would likely extend the decline to $0.084, with the critical psychological level of $0.080 acting as a longer-term safety net.

Market indicators also reflect this tightening balance. Volume saw a slight increase during the decline, showing active selling pressure, though it remains subdued compared to earlier in the month [3]. Open interest has remained stable around $470 million, indicating that traders are maintaining positions without large-scale liquidation. Meanwhile, net longs have decreased slightly to $298 million, suggesting reduced optimism following repeated failed attempts to break above key resistance levels. On the other hand, net shorts are rising toward $293 million, reflecting growing bearish sentiment [3].

Analysts have offered varied outlooks for KAS on August 18, 2025. According to a forecast from CoinCodex, the price is expected to drop by approximately -17.77% to $0.075192, assuming it reaches a higher target before falling [1]. A bullish scenario would require a strong rebound from $0.088 and a recovery above $0.092, which could reverse the short-term bearish trend. A neutral scenario suggests the price will continue to consolidate between $0.087 and $0.092 unless a significant volume spike drives a directional move. A bearish outcome would involve a clean break below $0.087, potentially sending the price toward $0.084 and testing the $0.080 level if selling continues [3].

The broader outlook for KAS remains uncertain, with mixed signals from short- and long-term forecasts. While some analysts project a gradual increase over the following months, others caution that the token may struggle to break out of its current range-bound pattern unless a strong catalyst emerges. For now, the market is watching closely for signs of direction, with $0.087 acting as a critical level that could determine the near-term trajectory of the asset.

Sources:

[1] title: Kaspa (KAS) Price Prediction 2025, 2026-2030 (url: https://coincodex.com/crypto/kaspa/price-prediction/)

[2] title: Kaspa Price Today: Live KAS-to-USD Price, Chart & Market (url: https://www.mexc.com/en-GB/price/KAS)

[3] title: KASPA PRICE PREDICTION TOMORROW, WEEK AND ... (url: https://30rates.com/kas-coin)