Cosmos $ATOM (ATOM) jumped 4% to $4.55 on Friday after breaking through a key resistance level, driven by institutional demand following Coinbase’s expansion of native dYdX support. However, a late-session selloff erased much of the momentum, creating a new short-term resistance zone.



Key Highlights




  • Breakout Rally: ATOM surged from $4.36 to $4.55, topping out at $4.67 intraday.




  • Volume Surge: Trading hit 2.19 million units, 62% above the daily average.




  • Catalyst: Institutional buying linked to Coinbase’s support for COSMOSDYDX on its native network.




  • Reversal: Sharp selloff from $4.60 to $4.56 in the last hour, breaking $4.58 support.





Institutional Momentum Meets Resistance


The rally began at 13:00 UTC as ATOM smashed through $4.55 resistance, surging to $4.65 on heavy institutional flows. Market analysts said the move reflects growing corporate interest in interoperable blockchain ecosystems that bridge centralized and decentralized exchanges.


However, at 15:03 UTC, the break below $4.58 support triggered 26,000 units in algorithmic selling over four minutes. By the closing minutes, volume dropped to zero, signaling a complete loss of buying pressure.



Technical Levels to Watch




  • Support: $4.55 remains key — a breakdown could see $4.46 tested.




  • Resistance: $4.58–$4.60 zone now caps upside momentum.




  • Trend Outlook: Traders are watching for renewed institutional bids to challenge overhead resistance in coming sessions.





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