Filecoin (FIL) drops 2% as crypto markets weaken
Technical factors dominated as FIL maintained a tight correlation with broader crypto sentiment while establishing support above $1.27.
By Will Canny, CD Analytics|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf
Updated Dec 24, 2025, 3:53 p.m. Published Dec 24, 2025, 3:36 p.m.

- FIL slipped 2% in early trading hours on Wednesday.
- Trading volume rose 7% above weekly average on moderate activity.
- Price consolidated within a $0.09 range after testing $1.35 resistance.
Filecoin FIL$1.2776 slipped 2% to $1.28 during Tuesday’s session, tracking broader crypto market flows rather than responding to token-specific catalysts.
The token’s price action remains closely tied to the crypto market sentiment, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. This tight correlation indicates large order flows are driving the price moves rather than fundamentals for Filecoin, according to the model.
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The broader crypto market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 index, was 0.6% lower at the time of publication.
Trading volumes for Filecoin reinforce the consolidation theme, with 24-hour activity 7.3% above weekly averages signaling measured participation, the model said.
The model also showed that volume patterns support range-bound trading as participation falls short of breakout thresholds. The measured uptick suggests accumulation rather than aggressive positioning that typically precedes major directional moves.
- Primary support holds at $1.27, while resistance stays firm at $1.35 from volume-driven peaks.
- 24-hour activity 7% above the weekly average shows steady participation by large holders, with an 85% volume surge during $1.35 test, confirming key resistance.
- The formation of higher lows, from $1.266 to $1.276, within a $0.087 range, indicates an accumulation phase.
- The immediate upside target sits in the $1.285-$1.290 zone, based on range extension, with broader resistance at $1.35 requiring a volume surge to be breached.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy.
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