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Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets

A technical consolidation pattern emerged as trading activity surged nearly 50% above weekly averages.

Dec 10, 2025, 1:12 p.m.
"Filecoin price chart showing a 1.2% increase to $1.49 amid a 50% surge in trading volume despite overall crypto market underperformance."
Filecoin trades little changed, underperforms wider crypto markets.

What to know:

  • FIL slipped 0.3% to $1.48 with volume 50% above the weekly average.
  • FIL consolidated with an $0.11 range representing 7.5% of the token's value.
  • The token has support at the $1.48 level and resistance at $1.59.

Filecoin slipped 0.3% to $1.48 over the last 24 hours, as the token underperformed wider crypto markets.

The broader market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 index, was 2.2% higher at publication time.

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FIL consolidated with an $0.11 range representing 7.5% of the token's value, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

The critical development emerged from Filecoin's relative weakness against broader crypto markets, the model said.

The volume surge proved particularly significant, with activity breaching thresholds that typically accompany larger price moves.

The disconnect between elevated volume and modest gains often signals distribution patterns, the model showed, where sellers meet increased demand at current levels, creating equilibrium between competing forces.

Technical Analysis

  • Critical support holds at $1.48 with consistent demand zone validation
  • Strong resistance confirms at $1.59 following Dec. 9 volume spike
  • 24-hour activity exceeds 7-day average by 50%, indicating institutional interest
  • Volume spikes above 150,000 tokens per minute coincide with $1.48 support tests
  • Declining channel forms with lower highs from $1.58 to $1.49 following surge
  • Volatile consolidation establishes 7.5% range over 24-hour period
  • Upside targets $1.49 resistance with extension potential toward $1.59
  • Downside risk limited by proven demand at $1.48 support level

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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