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ATOM Breaks $4 Resistance as Volume Surges 3%

Cosmos token shows resilience amid global economic uncertainty and cybersecurity threats.

Jun 20, 2025, 2:51 p.m.
ATOM/USD (CoinDeskData)
ATOM/USD (CoinDeskData)

What to know:

  • ATOM-USD breaks $4.00 resistance with significant volume spikes, climbing from $3.981 to $4.043 despite broader market uncertainty.
  • Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel intensify as rising conflict affects cryptocurrency markets, with ATOM showing resilience amid volatility.

Despite escalating conflict in the Middle East Cosmos' ATOM token is showing resilience to the volatility.

It currently trades above the $4.00 level of resistance after a break out on significant volume spikes.

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Technical Analysis

  • ATOM-USD climbed from $3.981 to $4.043, with a notable range of $0.122 (3.07%).
  • Price action formed a clear uptrend with higher lows, breaking through the $4.00 resistance level.
  • Significant volume spikes occurred, particularly during the 07:00 hour when volume reached 772,906 units, well above the 24-hour average.
  • Support has established at $3.982, while the $4.084 level represents immediate resistance based on the recent high.
  • Consistent higher lows coupled with above-average trading volumes suggests continued bullish sentiment despite minor retracements.
  • In the last hour, ATOM-USD experienced significant volatility, reaching a peak of $4.070 at 13:22 before entering a sharp correction that bottomed at $3.984 around 13:51, representing a 2.11% decline.
  • Price has since established a recovery pattern, forming higher lows and stabilizing around $4.045.
  • Volume spikes were particularly notable during the downward movement (24,664 units at 13:48) and subsequent recovery phase (29,894 units at 13:52).
  • Strong market participation suggests potential support formation at the $4.040 level.

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