Summary
β’ Price formed bearish engulfing patterns near 0.018 and 0.01791.
β’ Volume surged at 0.01782 and 0.01793, confirming short-term support.
β’ RSI approached oversold territory, hinting at potential short-term rebound.
β’ Volatility spiked during the 19:45β20:00 ET session, with price dropping to 0.01765.
β’ 20-period MA on 5-min chart currently above price, suggesting short-term bearish bias.
At 12:00 ET on 2026-01-05, Babylon/USDC (BABYUSDC) opened at 0.01777, hit a high of 0.01812, a low of 0.01761, and closed at 0.01797. The total volume for the 24-hour window was 1,431,148.0 units, with a notional turnover of 25,858.95
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Structure & Formations
Price action over the last 24 hours showed key resistance forming around 0.01802 and 0.01809, with a bearish engulfing pattern forming at 19:30 ET as price dropped from 0.01809 to 0.01782.
A strong bullish reversal occurred at 19:45 ET with a candle closing at 0.01765, but failed to sustain gains. A doji appeared at 20:00 ET, hinting at indecision. The 0.01777 level acted as a strong support zone, particularly between 22:30 ET and 00:00 ET.
Moving Averages and MACD
The 20-period and 50-period moving averages on the 5-minute chart were above the current price as of 12:00 ET, suggesting bearish momentum. The MACD line was negative throughout the session, with a narrowing histogram indicating weakening bearish momentum. Daily 50-period and 200-period MAs were not strongly breached, keeping the broader trend neutral.
RSI and Bollinger Bands
Relative strength index (RSI) fell below 30 for a short period near 0.01765, signaling potential oversold conditions and a possible bounce. Price spent most of the session within the Bollinger Bands, with a brief expansion during the 19:45β20:00 ET sell-off. As of 12:00 ET, price sat near the middle band, indicating a continuation of the consolidation phase.
Volume and Turnover
Volume spiked sharply at key levels such as 0.01793 (86,537 units) and 0.01782 (61,960 units), suggesting strong participation at those levels. Turnover aligned with volume spikes, with the largest notional turnover at 0.01782 and 0.01793. However, a divergence between rising price and decreasing volume occurred in the early morning hours, indicating a potential loss of bullish conviction.
Fibonacci Retracements
A key 5-minute retracement level at 0.01793 (38.2%) held as support, while the 61.8% level near 0.01777 acted as a floor during the 19:45β20:00 ET downturn. On the daily chart, Fibonacci levels were not significantly tested, with price remaining within a narrow consolidation range.
Price appears to be in a short-term consolidation phase, with 0.01777 as a key support and 0.01802 as a near-term resistance. A break above 0.01802 could trigger renewed bullish momentum, while a drop below 0.01773 may invite further selling. Investors should remain cautious for a potential 2β3% pullback ahead of the next 24-hour session.
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