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Aster Price Drops 8%, This is Where it Could Head Next

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Shrishesh Tanksalkar

The past week for Aster has been no less than a rollercoaster, and I’ve been tracking every twist. Despite the broader market holding steady and Bitcoin making gains, Aster price finds itself down 0.99% in the past day and a troubling 8.08% over seven days. The market cap stands at $2.42 billion, and trading volume remains active with $515.03 million changing hands. 

What’s spooking ASTER investors? A big chunk of this decline arises from unsettling whale activity. Reportedly, two major wallets dumped a whopping $22.88 million worth of ASTER into exchanges, rattling confidence and sparking a wider sell-off. On top of that, stage 3 airdrop rewards, accounting for 4% of total supply, are on the horizon and creating worries about extra dilution. To make matters worse, the price broke below a key technical level at $1.18, triggering forced exits for traders banking on that support.

Aster Price Analysis

Zooming into the 4-hour chart, the action looks decidedly bearish. ASTER price just retested the lower Bollinger Band near $1.12 before recovering slightly to the current $1.20 zone. Momentum remains soft, with RSI hovering around 45, signaling no strong buying rush.

The recent price dip sliced below the $1.18 pivot, which now acts as resistance, any sustained move above this level may flip sentiment temporarily. For bullish hope, ASTER needs to reclaim $1.19 and push towards the upper targets at $1.59 and $1.83. But right now, heavy sell volume weighs on each bounce attempt. Support sits near $1.05, the recent low; breaching this could open doors to a steeper slide. 

Right now, unless whale activity settles and the airdrop hype is managed well, buyers may remain cautious. Still, the overall volume hints at strong interest, suggesting the next big move will likely be sharp, whether up or down.

FAQs

Why did Aster decline when Bitcoin price rose?

Aster dropped mainly due to whale selling and looming airdrop dilution, while Bitcoin benefited from safe haven buying.

Will the airdrop increase selling pressure?

Yes, stage 3 airdrop rewards can mean more tokens in circulation and may drive holders to cash out, especially short term.

What price levels should I watch now?

Key support is at $1.05, and resistance is at $1.19. Moving past these levels may decide the next major move.

Shrishesh Tanksalkar

Shrishesh is a versatile writer with 2+ years of experience in cryptocurrencies. An engineer turned storyteller, this selective introvert is a wannabe biker on weekends.

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