Summary
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formed bearish engulfing patterns near 8.10, signaling potential downside.
• Price fell below 20-period MA after a strong 5-minute selloff below 8.00.
• RSI entered oversold territory (28–30), suggesting possible near-term bounce.
• Bollinger Bands expanded significantly as volatility spiked during the early session.
• Volume surged past 13,000 KSM during the 16:15–16:30 ET sell-off, confirming bearish momentum.
Kusama/Tether (KSMUSDT) opened at $8.17 on 2026-01-14 12:00 ET, hit a high of $8.18, a low of $7.45, and closed at $7.53 on 2026-01-15 12:00 ET. Total volume reached 39,261.48 KSM, with turnover of $309,134.89.
Structure & Formations
Price action featured a bearish engulfing pattern at 8.10, followed by a sharp decline into a key support level near $7.50. A potential bullish reversal is visible in the 7.45–7.53 range, with a 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $7.62 serving as an intermediate target.
Moving Averages and Momentum
The 20-period 5-minute MA failed to hold above 8.00, signaling bearish momentum. RSI dropped to oversold levels, hinting at a possible bounce. MACD turned negative with bearish divergence, confirming the recent selloff.
Volatility and Volume
Bollinger Bands expanded sharply after the 16:15 ET candle, as price fell to $7.45. Volume spiked at $13,731 KSM, validating the bearish breakout. Turnover and price action aligned, showing no signs of divergence.
Looking Ahead
A short-term rebound could test $7.64–7.68 as near-term resistance. However, a break below $7.45 may trigger further downside toward $7.30. Investors should watch for confirmation on the 5-minute and daily charts before taking positions.
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