HBAR Slides 4.3% as Institutional Selling Breaks Key Support Before Late Rebound
Hedera’s HBAR token tumbled amid heavy early-session sell pressure, breaching critical support before a sharp, high-volume rebound tempered losses in the final hour.
By CD Analytics, Oliver Knight
Updated Oct 21, 2025, 4:14 p.m. Published Oct 21, 2025, 4:14 p.m.

- HBAR dropped 4.3% from $0.1802 to $0.1725 as trading volume surged 71% above average, signaling institutional-driven selling pressure.
- The token broke below the $0.1720 support zone, finding temporary footing near $0.1688 as selling momentum eased later in the session.
- A strong rebound lifted HBAR back to $0.1745 in the final hour, challenging the day’s bearish tone but leaving questions about the sustainability of the recovery.
HBAR slid 4.3% on Monday, falling from $0.1802 to $0.1725 as heavy selling during Asian trading hours broke key support levels. The token’s lower highs and lows marked a clear bearish shift, with price action consolidating across a $0.0120 range.
Trading volume spiked 71% above its daily average, with 67.16 million tokens exchanged at 04:00 GMT as HBAR broke below the $0.1720 support zone. The high-volume move suggested institutional participation in the selloff, which briefly pushed prices as low as $0.1688 before momentum eased.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
As the session progressed, volume fell sharply to just 3.42 million tokens, signaling that the intense selling pressure had subsided. Still, the underlying bearish market structure remained intact, leaving traders cautious about further downside.
In the final hour, however, HBAR staged a sharp recovery, climbing 1.2% to $0.1745 after breaking through short-term resistance at $0.1726. The late surge, driven by an exceptional 3.55 million tokens traded in minutes, challenged the earlier bearish tone—but with momentum fading near the $0.1745 level, it remains uncertain whether the rebound marks the start of a reversal or merely a temporary reprieve.

Support/Resistance
- $0.1726 resistance breached during late-session recovery attempt.
- Critical $0.1720 support violated in morning’s high-volume breakdown.
- Temporary floor established near $0.1688 session low.
Volume Analysis
- Morning spike to 67.16M tokens confirmed support breakdown with institutional flow.
- Recovery volume of 3.55M shows strong short-term buying interest.
- Volume exhaustion at $0.1745 caps immediate upside potential.
Chart Patterns
- Bearish structure with lower highs and lows dominates 24-hour timeframe
- Late breakout challenges downtrend but lacks sustained volume follow-through
- Price rejection at $0.1745 psychological level creates near-term ceiling
Targets & Risk/Reward
- Immediate resistance caps advances at $0.1745 psychological barrier
- Support holds above $0.1688 temporary session low
- Range trading expected between $0.1688-$0.1745 until volume returns
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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