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AVAX Forms Critical Short-Term Support at $20.25 Level
Avalanche’s token fell sharply following recent gains, with key technical levels emerging.
Jun 9, 2025, 3:43 p.m.
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What to know:
- AVAX fell after rallying to $21.48, dropping to $20.25 in a 5.94% range swing.
- Significant selling pressure emerged at the $21.40-$21.50 resistance zone with volume exceeding 870,000.
- Recent hourly data shows AVAX forming a descending channel with selling volume spikes.
Avalanche's AVAX token continues to demonstrate significant volatility as it weakens following its recent rally.
After initially rising 3.72% from $20.71 to $21.48, AVAX experienced a sharp reversal, falling to $20.25 and establishing a critical support zone between $20.25 and $20.30, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.
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Technical indicators suggest the $20.62-$20.63 level is emerging as a crucial floor for near-term price action, with accumulation interest appearing at these levels.
Meanwhile, the CoinDesk 20 — an index of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, memecoins and exchange coins — is up 1.1% in the last 24 hours.
Technical Analysis
• AVAX formed a clear resistance zone around $21.40-$21.50 with high-volume selling pressure.
• Support has developed in the $20.25-$20.30 range, with a notable volume spike.
• Price action formed a descending channel.
• Temporary support formed at $20.62, with subsequent accumulation leading to recovery.
• Hourly low coincided with 24-hour support zone, suggesting $20.62-$20.63 may serve as a critical floor.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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