OKB Price Surges 129% in a Day, Is a Drop to $103 Imminent?

OKB has stunned the crypto market with one of its sharpest rallies to date. The token soared 129.9% in just 24 hours, to mark its foot at a new all-time high of $139.76. However, it has now cooled to around $107.30. The bulls have managed to push its market cap to $6.43 billion and driving 24-hour trading volume to $1.41 billion, which is an unprecedented surge of 15,764%. 

It is worth noting that, while momentum is undeniably strong, technical indicators point to the possibility of near-term volatility. Wondering what led to the price surge, and how far could OKB price go? Then this analysis is a must-read for you.

Why is OKB Price Surging?

1. Major Token Burn Creating Supply Shock
OKX has burned 65.26 million OKB, over 52% of the circulating supply, thereby permanently capping total supply at 21 million. This aggressive reduction has created immediate scarcity, aligning OKB with Bitcoin’s deflationary narrative and attracting investors seeking “digital scarcity.”

2. X Layer Blockchain Upgrade
The Ethereum-compatible X Layer blockchain now supports 5,000 transactions per second with near-zero fees. As OKB serves as its gas token, the upgrade could boost organic demand. However, the phased shutdown of OKTChain, which aims at converting OKT to OKB introduces potential sell-side pressure from token migration.

OKB Price Analysis

On the 4-hour chart, I’ve shared, OKB price broke above the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $117.26 but is now consolidating below it. The RSI-14 reading of 78 signals extremely overbought conditions.

The immediate support to watch lies at $103.35, which aligns with the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. A decisive move below this level could open the door to a deeper pullback toward $90–$95. On the upside, a recovery above $117 would put $141.60 and $168.55 in focus as the next resistance zones. Short-term traders should monitor these technical levels closely, as rapid price swings are likely.

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