Summary
Hedera faces competitive pressures and technical tests with a focus on achieving institutional breakthroughs. Here are the latest updates:
SEI network outperforms Hedera in stablecoin growth (August 8, 2025) – USDC flows in SEI far exceed those in Hedera, raising concerns about decentralized finance (DeFi) competitiveness.
HBAR price prediction targets $0.75 (August 8, 2025) – analysts point to AI partnerships and central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiments as positive factors.
Key support test at $0.22 (August 8, 2025) – technical indicators suggest short-term volatility amid liquidity changes.
Detailed Analysis
1. SEI network outperforms Hedera in stablecoin growth (August 8, 2025)
Overview:
The daily trading volume of stablecoins on the SEI network was around $4.68 billion, supported by USDC flows worth $110 million, while USDC supplies in Hedera dropped by 70% within a few days. This divergence highlights SEI's momentum in adopting decentralized finance, although Hedera still maintains institutional partnerships.
What does this mean?
This situation is neutral for HBAR in the short term, as stablecoin activities reflect the strength of decentralized finance but do not directly affect Hedera's institutional use. However, ongoing outflows from USDC may exert pressure on liquidity (AltcoinBuzz).
2. HBAR price prediction targets $0.75 (August 8, 2025)
Overview:
HBAR's price rose by 140% in July to reach $0.30, driven by AI integrations (such as Hedera Agent Kit) and the Reserve Bank of Australia's central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiment. Analysts expect the price to reach $0.75 by the end of 2025 if the positive momentum continues.
What does this mean?
This is a positive long-term indicator, as institutional adoption (such as the Acacia project) and AI tools enhance the currency's utility. However, there still exists short-term resistance between $0.30 and $0.35 that poses a challenge (CoinMarketCap).
3. Key support test at $0.22 (August 8, 2025)
Overview:
HBAR faces a critical support test at $0.22, with liquidity of $218 million close to this level. Breaking this support could lead to a price drop to $0.18, but stabilizing Bitcoin prices above $112,000 may help stabilize prices.
What does this mean?
This is a negative short-term indicator, as indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI: 45) and Capital Flows (CMF: -0.05) suggest caution is needed. Traders are waiting for a clear breakout above $0.26 to confirm recovery (AMBCrypto).
Conclusion
Hedera balances decentralized finance challenges with its wins in the institutional sector, with technical indicators suggesting potential volatility. While SEI's rise poses a challenge to its position in decentralized finance, partnerships like the central bank digital currency experiment in Australia enhance its institutional edge. Will HBAR uses in artificial intelligence and central bank digital currencies outweigh the stablecoin liquidity concerns in the third quarter?
