Market Overview for Celo/Tether (CELOUSDT)

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 4:25 pm ET1min read

Summary

forms a bullish engulfing pattern near 0.1268 and tests a key resistance at 0.1336.
• RSI shows moderate momentum with a reading of ~54, not yet overbought or oversold.
• Volatility expanded between 06:15 and 10:45 ET, with the highest 24-hour turnover at 0.1335.
• Bollinger Bands show recent expansion, suggesting increased uncertainty and potential breakouts.
• On-balance volume confirms price movements above 0.128, but diverges near 0.1268–0.1272.

Celo/Tether (CELOUSDT) opened at 0.1280 at 12:00 ET–1, reached a high of 0.1340, touched a low of 0.1268, and closed at 0.1305 by 12:00 ET. Total volume for the 24-hour period was approximately 9,108,458.0, with turnover reaching $1,189,443.30.

Structure & Formations


Price encountered a bearish breakdown below 0.1272 followed by a strong rebound forming a bullish engulfing pattern near 0.1268. A key resistance level at 0.1336 was tested and partially rejected, while support at 0.1280 appears to hold as a minor floor. A doji near 0.1308–0.1309 suggests indecision during a rebound from 0.1302.

Moving Averages


On the 5-minute chart, the 20-period MA crossed above the 50-period MA early in the 24-hour window, signaling a short-term bullish bias. The daily chart shows a positive cross of the 50-period MA above the 100-period, suggesting a longer-term upward trend could persist.

MACD & RSI

The MACD showed a positive crossover early in the session, aligning with the bullish engulfing pattern. The RSI reached ~54 at 12:00 ET, indicating balanced momentum. While not yet overbought, the RSI shows signs that buyers may step in if the price holds above 0.1285.

Bollinger Bands


Bollinger Bands expanded significantly between 06:15 and 10:45 ET, reflecting heightened volatility during a key breakout attempt. At 12:00 ET, the price was positioned near the middle band, suggesting a potential consolidation phase ahead.

Volume & Turnover


Volume spiked during the 08:45–09:00 and 15:00–15:15 ET periods, aligning with price movements near 0.1317 and 0.1287. Turnover spiked to a peak of $44,064.90 during a 09:45 ET rally to 0.1333. Volume diverged slightly near 0.1268, where price struggled to close above the prior session high.

Fibonacci Retracements

Recent swings from 0.1268 to 0.1340 identified a 61.8% retracement level at 0.1304–0.1307, where the price has stalled. A 38.2% retracement at 0.1286–0.1289 has held as a support level for most of the session.

Looking ahead, CELOUSDT may test 0.1336 again if buyers re-enter above 0.1307. A breakdown below 0.1285 could trigger a retest of the 0.1268 level. Investors should remain cautious of potential volatility shifts and divergence in on-chain activity.