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• Price remained tightly range-bound near 1.0004, with minimal 24-hour movement.
• A large-volume spike at 01:45 ET suggested potential accumulation.
• Volume diverged from price during late-night hours, hinting at weak conviction.
• No major candlestick patterns formed, but price hovered near 20-period MA.
The xUSD/Tether pair (XUSDUSDT) opened at 1.0005 on 2026-01-04 at 12:00 ET, reached a high of 1.0007, and closed at 1.0004 as of 12:00 ET on 2026-01-05. The low for the period was 1.0003. Total traded volume over the 24-hour window was 16,888,097.0 units, with a notional turnover of 16,900,477.8 USD.
Price remained tightly clustered between 1.0003 and 1.0007, with no clear breakouts. The 20-period and 50-period moving averages on the 5-minute chart were closely aligned near 1.0004, indicating a potential equilibrium. No bearish or bullish engulfing patterns formed, though a long-legged doji appeared briefly at 04:15 ET. Daily MAs are not significantly displaced due to minimal price variation.

The RSI remained neutral, fluctuating between 48 and 52, with no signs of overbought or oversold conditions. MACD histogram showed flat readings, reflecting low momentum. Bollinger Bands contracted slightly overnight, showing reduced volatility, while the price hovered near the lower band in the early morning.
A sharp volume spike of over 2 million units at 01:45 ET coincided with a minor pullback to 1.0004, suggesting possible accumulation. However, price failed to follow through with a breakout above 1.0005, and turnover diverged from price during the late-night hours. This may indicate fragmented market sentiment or low conviction.
Fibonacci retracements drawn from the 1.0007 high to the 1.0003 low positioned the 50% level at 1.0005, where price repeatedly tested but failed to break. The 61.8% level at 1.0004 coincided with the 20-period MA and became a temporary floor.
Price may remain in a tight range for the next 24 hours as traders await clearer direction. While the current equilibrium appears stable, a sustained break above 1.0005 or below 1.0003 could trigger renewed volatility. Investors should remain cautious of large orders or liquidity shifts that may disrupt this consolidation.
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