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• Aave/Tether (AAVEUSDT) dropped from $268.87 to $261.32 within 24 hours, closing near $262.62 after a bearish correction.
• Momentum weakened as RSI hit 38.2, suggesting potential oversold conditions, while MACD crossed below zero.
• Volatility expanded through Bollinger Bands, with heavy volume at key support levels indicating possible consolidation.
• Notable bearish patterns emerged post-268.87 high, including engulfing and bearish divergence in volume.
Aave/Tether (AAVEUSDT) opened at $268.06 at 12:00 ET–1, reached a high of $268.87 and a low of $260.97, closing at $262.62 by 12:00 ET today. Total volume for the 24-hour window was 31,462.84
, while notional turnover amounted to approximately $8,260,642. The pair experienced a sharp selloff from its 24-hour high, dropping nearly 2.5%, and is currently consolidating around $262.62, which coincides with a prior support zone.Structure and key price levels are critical in understanding this move. The breakdown below $266.00—initially a strong support—triggered a bearish cascade. A notable bearish engulfing pattern formed at $266.08, confirming downward pressure. The low of $260.97 may act as immediate support, aligning with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level from the $268.87 high. A bounce from this area could test the 38.2% retracement at $263.91, which may also offer resistance if bulls fail to reclaim the $265.00–266.00 range.
The 20-period and 50-period moving averages on the 15-minute chart currently sit above the price, reinforcing bearish momentum. The daily chart shows a similar alignment, with the 50-period MA at $264.50 and 200-period MA at $265.50, suggesting a longer-term bearish bias. MACD crossed below zero, confirming the downtrend, while RSI lingered in neutral to oversold territory (38.2), hinting at possible short-term bounces. Bollinger Bands have widened, indicating heightened volatility, with the price sitting near the lower band at $262.00–263.00.
Volume spiked dramatically during the selloff between 10:30–11:30 ET, with the largest single candle printing a volume of 3,165.777 AAVE during the 11:30–11:45 ET window. This coincided with the breakdown below $263.00 and the subsequent test of $260.97. However, buying pressure has emerged at $262.62, with volume increasing in the 14:00–16:00 ET window, suggesting a potential base formation. Turnover diverged from price between 02:00–04:00 ET, where price moved lower but volume remained muted—this divergence may signal weakening bearish conviction.
Backtest Hypothesis
A potential strategy could leverage the observed price behavior at key Fibonacci levels and MACD crossovers. For instance, a short entry could be triggered upon a close below the 61.8% Fibonacci level ($260.97) with confirmation from a bearish MACD crossover and expanding Bollinger Bands. Stop-loss placement above the 50-period MA ($264.50) and take-profit targets at $258.00 (next Fibonacci level) and $255.00 (extension) may be considered. Alternatively, a long bias could be considered if price rebounds from the 38.2% level ($263.91) with a bullish MACD reversal and increasing volume, suggesting a possible short-covering rally. This approach aligns with the current structure but requires tight risk management due to the high volatility and potential for further bearish extension.
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