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ATOM Plunges 5% Despite Recovery Attempts Amid Bearish Pressure

Cosmos hits 100-chain milestone as ATOM tests $4.56 support amid sustained selling pressure.

Updated Jul 29, 2025, 3:11 p.m. Published Jul 29, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
"ATOM price chart shows a 5% drop to $4.66 with high volatility and strong selling pressure amid resistance at $4.95 and support at $4.56."
"ATOM struggles to hold $4.56 support after a 4.5% drop amid heightened volatility and bearish market pressure despite ecosystem milestones."

What to know:

  • ATOM Slips Despite Recovery Attempts: ATOM falls 4.51% to $4.66 over 24 hours ending July 29 at 11:00, unable to sustain gains amid volatile trading and strong selling pressure near resistance.
  • Ecosystem Growth and Innovation: Cosmos ecosystem exceeds 100 live chains on MapOfZones; XRP integration advances through Cosmos SDK and IBC, while ShadeX launches as the network’s first encrypted money market.
  • Technical Indicators Highlight Bear Pressure: Resistance at $4.95 and support at $4.56 define the session range; intraday volatility hits 7.58%, with a sharp selloff at 10:51 and a recovery drive stalling below $4.77.
Technical Analysis Shows Mixed Signals
  • ATOM drops 4.51% over 24 hours ending July 29 11:00, sliding from $4.88 to $4.66 as recovery bids fail.
  • Cosmos ecosystem crosses 100 live chains on MapOfZones while XRP integration progresses via Cosmos SDK and IBC protocols.
  • ShadeX debuts as Cosmos' first encrypted money market, delivering institutional-grade privacy through CosmosSDK and CosmWasm tech.
Market Performance Analysis

ATOM battles volatile sessions with resistance capped at $4.95 before overnight support emerges near $4.56. The token shows fight with recovery drives toward $4.77, yet selling waves push close to $4.66, signaling persistent bear grip short-term.

Key Technical Indicators
  • Resistance holds firm at $4.95 in opening with heavy volume hitting 1,889,637 units.
  • Support emerges around $4.56 during overnight sessions.
  • Trading range spans $0.37, marking 7.58% intraday volatility.
  • Recovery bid launches from 05:00, driving prices toward $4.77.
  • Selling surge at 10:51 brings exceptional volume of 193,762 units.
  • Sharp 1.87% single-minute drop establishes session support at $4.63.
  • Recovery momentum breaks multiple resistance barriers.
  • Close near session peaks signals fresh buying appetite.

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