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Summary
• ORCAUSDT fell to 1.157 before rebounding, with bearish momentum persisting.
• A strong 5-minute bearish engulfing pattern emerged at 1.224.
• Volatility expanded after 19:00 ET with high turnover at key swing highs.
• RSI and MACD indicate oversold conditions but bearish divergence remains.
• Bollinger Bands contracted pre-18:30 ET, followed by sharp price deviation.
Orca/Tether (ORCAUSDT) opened at 1.264 and closed at 1.177 at 12:00 ET today, reaching a high of 1.299 and a low of 1.157. Total volume was 513,531.63, and notional turnover was 574,805.35 USDT.
Price Action and Structure
The price trended downward for most of the 24-hour window, with a bearish bias from a key 5-minute engulfing pattern at 1.224. A strong support level formed around 1.170–1.172, where the price found temporary relief. Notable resistance levels include 1.24–1.244 and 1.27–1.274.
Momentum and Indicators
MACD remained in negative territory, confirming bearish momentum. RSI dipped into oversold territory below 30 after 08:00 ET but failed to produce a bullish divergence. This suggests further downside is possible if the price breaks below 1.170.
Volatility and Volume
Volatility expanded after 19:00 ET as the price moved between 1.25 and 1.299. A sharp increase in notional turnover occurred at 20:15 ET and 22:15 ET, aligning with price retracements. However, volume waned during the final 5-hour window, indicating a potential lack of conviction in the current direction.
Bollinger Bands and Volatility Contractions
Bollinger Bands contracted briefly before 18:30 ET, followed by a sharp deviation as the price broke lower. This suggests a period of consolidation before a directional move, with the price currently trading near the lower band, indicating oversold conditions.
Forward-Looking Considerations
ORCAUSDT may test the 1.170 level next, with a potential bounce back into 1.18–1.20 if buyers emerge. However, a break below 1.170 could accelerate bearish momentum. Investors should watch for divergences in RSI and volume confirmation at key Fibonacci levels

Risk Caveat
With bearish momentum intact and low conviction in recent volume, downside risks remain elevated. A break of 1.170 without strong follow-through volume could signal further weakness over the next 24 hours.
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