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Optimism (OP) Crypto Price Facing Declines; Bulls are Losing Grip

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Optimism (OP) Crypto Price Facing Declines; Bulls are Losing Grip
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  • The Optimism crypto price is facing resistance from the $3.01 level.
  • Technical indicators summary suggests a bearish signal in the current phase.
  • 24-hour trading volume has reached $330 Million, with a decline of 59.85%.

Optimism (OP) uses optimistic rollups to help scale the Ethereum ecosystem. It is one of Ethereum’s most significant scaling solutions, which records transactions and secures them on Ethereum. 

The OP token has performed with bearish sentiments for the last two months. The situation caused adverse results during that period. However, the price has recently shown a positive hike, which holds the potential for a reversal.

Will Buyers Overcome the Bearish Thrust of $3.01? OP Supply Changes & Valuation

The Optimism crypto price experienced a noticeable change in December 2023, when investors pumped the price over 120%. The sudden positive hike in the crypto price intrigued many retailers and cruisers. However, January became a month of initial profit booking, which led to a price decline of 21.81%.

The bulls increased the crypto price by over 25% in February 2024 but failed to maintain congestion at March’s lowest price level. Consequently, the price reflected 31% negative profitability in April 2024. It got a bullish reaction from the $1.82 major demand zone, influencing the buyers.

While comparing the last seven days’ data, OP crypto is underperforming the global cryptocurrency market and similar Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) portfolio cryptocurrencies. Currently, 1.08 Billion OP tokens are circulating in the market, worth $2.76 Billion. The cap on the maximum supply of tokens is 4.29 billion.

Technical Analysis of the Optimism (OP/USD)

OP
Source: OP/USD Daily Chart by TradingView

The current price is below the key exponential moving averages (EMAs), indicating a short-term downtrend. The 50-day and 200-day EMAs had a death crossover, boosting the bearish sentiments.

OP price has given a breakdown of the $2.62 support level. The price reflected a 30% bearish move to the $1.82 bullish point of interest (POI). 

Afterward, the buyers took control and rallied the price to the $3.01 level. The buyers are struggling, and the sellers are increasing selling pressure, indicating both directional possibilities.

Furthermore, the relative strength index (RSI) is correlated with the spot price movement, indicating a neutral perspective over the current price. The RSI is moving at 46.84 below the SMA line.

Summary

The OP crypto price has been facing bearish remarks since March 8, 2024. The cryptocurrency has recorded over 60% bearish rally to the $1.82 bullish POI. 

However, the bulls rallied the price from that level and faced resistance at $3.01. The current situation reflects equal strength from buyers and sellers, reflecting both directional possibilities.

Technical Levels

The immediate resistance for OP at the time of writing was $3.41, while the $1.82 level was the next support. A price rise can be expected if the price exceeds the upper resistance. Similarly, a drop below the mentioned support can lead the price to fall.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions stated by the author or any people named in this article are for informational purposes only. They do not establish financial, investment, or any other advice. Investing in or trading crypto or stock comes with a risk of financial loss.

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PublishedMay 26, 2024 1:33 pm
Last updatedJanuary 18, 2025 3:23 am
Written byKrystian Bielanski, Markets Writer
ReviewedFact-checked by the TMP editorial desk

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Disclaimer. Informational only, not financial advice. Crypto, forex and stocks are volatile, high-risk assets — always do your own research and consult a qualified adviser.

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