Hedera’s HBAR Surges 15%, But Rally Hits a Wall as Short Sellers Circle
Hedera’s HBAR saw its biggest rally since July, but bearish sentiment and short bets now threaten its momentum. Can bulls defend support?
Hedera Hasgraph’s native token HBAR has surged nearly 15% in the past week, marking one of its strongest weekly performances since July.
However, on-chain metrics suggest the rally may already be running out of steam. The gradual bearish shift in the market’s sentiment may strain HBAR’s upward momentum and raise the risk of a pullback in the coming days.
HBAR’s Sentiment Slumps Into Bearish Zone
According to Coinglass, HBAR’s long/short ratio has plunged to a 30-day low, reflecting the bearish tilt in market sentiment. As of this writing, the ratio stands at 0.76, indicating more traders are betting against the altcoin’s sustained rally.
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HBAR Long/Short Ratio. Source:
Coinglass
An asset’s long/short ratio compares the number of its long and short positions in a market. When the ratio is above 1, there are more long than short positions, indicating that traders are predominantly betting on a price increase.
Conversely, as seen with HBAR, a ratio under one indicates that most traders are anticipating and positioning for a price decline. This reflects heightened bearish sentiment and signals that downside pressure may continue to build in the near term.
Furthermore, HBAR’s negative weighted sentiment has flipped back below zero, confirming the growing sell-side pressure. At press time, this stands at -0.62.
HBAR Weighted Sentiment. Source:
Santiment
The metric measures the balance of positive versus negative mentions of an asset across social media platforms, adjusted by how often it’s discussed.
When an asset’s weighted sentiment turns negative, it shows that market sentiment from social data is bearish. It means traders and investors are leaning pessimistic, which could weigh on HBAR’s price performance in the coming week.
Hedera Bulls Fight to Hold $0.2123 as Bears Loom Large
A dip in buying activity could trigger a price decline toward $0.2123. Should the bulls fail to defend this critical support floor, HBAR’s price could witness a deeper drop toward $0.1702.
HBAR Price Analysis. Source:
TradingView
However, HBAR could extend its rally to $0.2762 if demand regains momentum.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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