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HBAR Crashes 11.5% Breaking Below Key Support Levels
Trading volume explodes 98% above average as institutional sellers drive Hedera token through critical technical barriers.
Nov 21, 2025, 4:46 p.m.
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What to know:
- HBAR crashed from $0.1426 to $0.1281, shattering $0.1350 support.
- Volume spiked to 250.3 million during peak selling at 07:00 GMT.
- Descending channel emerges with resistance capped at $0.1400.
HBAR tumbled 11.5% on Tuesday as intense institutional selling overwhelmed the market, smashing the token from $0.1426 to $0.1281. A massive 250.3 million-unit sell wave at 07:00 GMT—nearly double the 24-hour average—erased the key $0.1350 support and unleashed a cascade of stop-loss triggers. The breakdown came despite ongoing network development efforts, underscoring that technical flows—not fundamentals—were driving the session.
The rout deepened as HBAR logged consecutive lower highs and heavier volume with each leg down, repeatedly testing the $0.1277 zone. With resistance now firm at $0.1400, market structure has tilted decisively bearish, reflecting broader crypto-market weakness. Tuesday’s failed defense of $0.1350 became the central turning point, highlighting how institutional positioning dictated price action.
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Into the final hour of trading, capitulation pressure intensified. HBAR slid from $0.1317 to $0.1277 as sharp volume spikes hit 8.76 million and 11.13 million in rapid succession before activity abruptly stalled at the session low. The sudden freeze suggests either aggressive absorption or a technical halt—conditions that could set the stage for a reversal if buyers re-emerge, even as bearish momentum remains dominant.
Key Technical Levels Signal Breakdown Risk for HBAR
Support/Resistance: Critical support holds at $0.1277-$0.1281 zone while resistance caps rallies at $0.1400. The $0.1350 break transforms former support into resistance.
Volume Analysis: Institutional selling explosion at 250.3M marks 98% surge above average, confirming smart money distribution over retail panic selling.
Chart Patterns: Descending channel locks in place with consistent lower highs and declining lows, breaking key Fibonacci levels throughout the session.
Targets & Risk/Reward: Next breakdown target sits at $0.1250 if current support crumbles, while recovery attempts face immediate resistance at former support near $0.1350.
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