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ATOM Faces Sharp Decline Amid High-Volume Selloff
ATOM-USD rebounded sharply from a midday selloff, with heavy volume and fresh support at $4.60 signaling renewed buyer confidence, even as resistance at $4.91 remains unbroken.
Aug 14, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
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What to know:
- ATOM-USD traded between $4.49 and $4.91 over the 24-hour period, with volume spiking to 5.62M units—322% above average—signaling intense market activity and possible capitulation during a sharp midday selloff to $4.53.
- Buyers stepped in post-selloff to establish a firm support base near $4.60, stabilizing prices and restoring confidence in the Cosmos ecosystem.
- The asset consolidated between $4.59–$4.62 during the recovery phase, with $4.60 as critical support and $4.91 remaining the main resistance target.
ATOM-USD saw sharp volatility between 13 August 15:00 and 14 August 14:00, trading between $4.49 and $4.91 with volume spiking to 5.62M units—over 322% above average. After holding in the $4.82–$4.85 range and briefly hitting $4.91, the asset faced an aggressive selloff from 06:00 on 14 August, bottoming at $4.53 at 12:00 on heavy volume, signaling potential capitulation.
Buyers quickly stepped in, establishing fresh support near $4.60 and restoring confidence in the Cosmos ecosystem. This price level became a key threshold as selling pressure eased and trading stabilized.
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During the 60-minute recovery window from 13:20 to 14:19 on 14 August, ATOM rose from $4.60 to $4.61, peaking at $4.64 before consolidating in a tight $4.59–$4.62 range. This confirmed $4.60 as a support base, suggesting a potential launch point for future gains.
While resilience is evident, resistance at $4.91 remains untested. Holding $4.60 will be crucial for maintaining bullish momentum, with any breakdown risking renewed downside pressure.
Technical Indicators Point to Consolidation
- Price range of $0.42 representing 9% volatility between $4.91 maximum and $4.49 minimum.
- Volume spike to 5.62 million units, exceeding 24-hour average of 1.33 million by 322%.
- Resistance level established at $4.91 during early morning hours of 14 August.
- Support base formation around $4.60 following recovery from $4.53 low.
- Consolidation pattern between $4.59-$4.62 range indicating potential stabilization.
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