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DOT is facing pressure as it tries to retake the $1.76 support/resistance level.

By Will Canny, CD Analytics|Edited by Stephen Alpher
Dec 23, 2025, 2:01 p.m.
Polkadot slips 4.5% as token underperforms wider crypto markets.

What to know:

  • Polkadot's DOT pulled back alongside a broader drop in crypto markets.
  • DOT trading volumes dropped 9% below monthly averages, signaling weak conviction.

DOT$1.7536 fell 4.5% to $1.75 over the last 24 hours, underperforming wider crypto markets.

The broader market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 index, was 2.5% lower at publication time.

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The decline in DOT occurred on notably thin volume, tracking 9% below 30-day averages and highlighting the absence of institutional participation that typically drives sustained moves, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

The model showed that DOT exhibited relative weakness against the broader cryptocurrency complex, as capital rotated toward higher-momentum assets.

The divergence reflects waning investor appetite for the token despite recent ecosystem developments, with market participants demanding clearer catalysts before re-engaging with size, according to the model.

With fundamental drivers absent, technical levels dominated price action as DOT tested key support around current levels, the model said.

Technical Analysis:

  • Primary support zone reinforced at $1.76
  • Range-bound structure intact as market awaits directional catalyst
  • Participation dropped 9% below 30-day moving average during advance
  • Institutional flows remain notably absent from recent trading sessions
  • Sideways consolidation pattern continues within established boundaries
  • Downside risk limited given modest price appreciation and support defense
  • Upside potential constrained by volume concerns and relative weakness

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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