Market Overview: FIO Protocol/Tether (FIOUSDT) – 24-Hour Technical Analysis

• FIO Protocol/Tether (FIOUSDT) traded in a 0.0183–0.01926 range, closing near the upper end of its 24-hour range with a bullish bias.
• Strong buying interest emerged after 17:00 ET as price broke above key resistance at 0.0187 and surged to 0.0193.
• Volume spiked over 1.8M at 23:30 ET, confirming the move higher but showing signs of exhaustion at 0.0193.
• RSI showed overbought conditions by 00:00 ET, while MACD diverged slightly with price near the close.
• Volatility expanded through Bollinger Bands, and Fibonacci levels at 0.01926 and 0.01902 marked key levels of interest.

The FIO Protocol/Tether (FIOUSDT) pair opened at 0.0184 on September 17 at 12:00 ET and closed at 0.01885 as of 12:00 ET on September 18. The 24-hour high was 0.01926, while the low was 0.0183. Total volume amounted to 13.3M units, with a notional turnover of approximately $249,000 (at average price ~0.0187). The pair displayed a clear upward bias, marked by a strong push above 0.0187 after 17:00 ET and a peak at 0.01926 before consolidation toward the close.

Structure and key support/resistance levels revealed a strong bullish breakout at 0.0187, with a follow-through to 0.01926. A bearish engulfing pattern emerged briefly at 0.0193 around midnight, signaling short-term caution. Notable doji formed at 0.01903 and 0.01902, suggesting indecision in the 0.019–0.01915 range. A descending wedge formation from 0.01926 to 0.01902 emerged in the final hours, indicating potential consolidation ahead.

On the 15-minute chart, the 20-period and 50-period moving averages supported the bullish momentum, with price staying above both lines for most of the session. On the daily chart, the 50-, 100-, and 200-period lines were not available in this time frame, so no strong confluence was observed. The 50-period line at ~0.0189 and 20-period line at ~0.019 acted as dynamic supports and references for further buying.

The MACD showed a bullish crossover early in the session, confirming the upward move above 0.0187. However, by 00:00 ET, it began to flatten as price peaked near 0.0193. RSI reached overbought levels above 70 by 00:30 ET, suggesting a high likelihood of pullback. Bollinger Bands reflected increased volatility during the rally to 0.01926, with price closing near the upper band at 0.0193. A contraction in the band width was observed during the early hours of the session, hinting at a potential breakout, which materialized successfully.

Volume and turnover confirmed the bullish breakout, with the most significant spikes occurring between 18:00–20:00 ET and again at 23:30 ET. The 23:30 spike coincided with the high of the session at 0.01926, confirming a strong push higher. However, the volume at the peak was relatively lower than during the earlier rally, suggesting potential exhaustion. A divergence between volume and price appeared near the close, as price continued to trade near 0.01926 with declining volume, hinting at short-term caution.

Fibonacci retracement levels derived from the 0.0183–0.01926 swing showed key levels at 38.2% (~0.01867) and 61.8% (~0.01903), both of which were tested during the session. The 0.01903 level was particularly significant, acting as a minor consolidation point during the final hours. A bullish flag pattern formed after the breakout above 0.0187, confirming the continuation of the upward move. The 0.01926 level, being the 61.8% retracement point, acted as a psychological resistance and likely a short-term ceiling for now.

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