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ATOM Sinks 5% Amid Altcoin Weakness, Faces Key Support Test
Cosmos Hub’s native token plunged as intense distribution activity weighed on prices, while late-session volatility suggests fragile recovery prospects.
Jul 23, 2025, 3:49 p.m.
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What to know:
- ATOM dropped 5.1% in 24 hours as heavy liquidation drove prices from $5.08 to $4.82.
- Late-session volatility saw a sharp dip to $4.78, followed by a modest rebound above $4.80.
- Key support and resistance levels emerged as traders await volume confirmation for a potential recovery.
Cosmos Hub’s ATOM token suffered a steep decline over the past 24 hours, falling from $5.08 to $4.82 as institutional participants intensified liquidation activity. The 5.1% drop was accompanied by a surge in trading volume, with a peak of 7.73 million tokens changing hands during a particularly heavy sell-off between 09:00 and 14:00 UTC on July 23.
The sharp move reinforced resistance around the $5.07-$5.13 range, while accumulation interest surfaced in the $4.78-$4.88 zone, offering tentative support. However, persistent breakdowns below the $5.00 threshold highlighted ongoing distribution pressure that could challenge recovery attempts without sustained buying momentum.
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During the final hour of trading on July 23, ATOM experienced pronounced volatility. The price tumbled from $4.90 to a session low of $4.78 before rebounding to $4.81. This recovery, while notable, came on declining volume—potentially signaling exhaustion among short-term buyers.
, another Cosmos-based project, continues to show strength in long-term forecasts, with a potential target of $6.19 in 2025, contrasting ATOM’s current technical fragility.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- 24-Hour Movement: ATOM fell 5.1% from $5.08 to $4.82 with a total range of $0.35 (6.8%).
- Peak Liquidation: July 23, 09:00-14:00 UTC saw volumes surge to 7.73M, well above the 1.11M average.
- Critical Support: $4.78-$4.88 zone showing accumulation on elevated volume.
- Intermediate Resistance: $4.98-$5.00 level faced multiple rejections.
- Institutional Pressure: Sustained breakdown below $5.00 signals distribution activity.
- Intraday Volatility: July 23, 13:10-14:09 UTC saw a sharp dip from $4.90 to $4.78, followed by a rebound to $4.81.
- Rebound Weakness: Recovery to $4.81 occurred on declining volume, suggesting possible exhaustion.
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