Hedera's HBAR Slides 11% as Selling Pressure Deepens
Hedera’s native token faced sustained downward momentum over the past 24 hours, testing key support near $0.16 amid heightened trading activity and persistent bearish sentiment.

What to know:
- HBAR dropped from $0.18 to $0.16 between October 16 and 17, marking an 11.15% loss within a 12.74% trading range.
- The steepest losses occurred between 06:00 and 08:00 on October 17, when volume spiked as prices fell from $0.17 to $0.16.
- Support has formed around $0.16 and resistance near $0.17, suggesting potential short-term consolidation despite ongoing bearish momentum.
HBAR fell sharply over the 24-hour period from Oct. 16 at 15:00 to Oct. 17 at 14:00, dropping from $0.18 to $0.16 — an 11.15% decline within a 12.74% trading range.
The heaviest selling occurred between 06:00 and 08:00 on October 17, when the price fell from $0.17 to $0.16 on strong volume. Resistance formed at $0.17, while repeated rebounds near $0.16 established firm support despite a continued bearish pattern of lower highs.
In the final hour of trading, HBAR showed high volatility around the $0.16 mark, recovering briefly after a steep dip between 13:43 and 13:47. Trading volume surged above 4 million during this rebound, suggesting temporary stabilization at key support levels.
The decline reflected broader market weakness, with selling pressure intensifying across the digital asset space. Despite short-term recovery efforts, HBAR remains under downward pressure, indicating that consolidation within the $0.16 range may precede any potential reversal.

Technical Indicators Expose Market Fragility
- HBAR declined 11.15% throughout the preceding 24-hour period from 16 October 15:00 to 17 October 14:00.
- Robust resistance established at the $0.17 threshold accompanied by elevated selling pressure.
- Support levels confirmed around the $0.16-$0.16 range with multiple rebound attempts.
- Lower peaks pattern indicates sustained bearish momentum despite consolidation efforts.
- Volume surged to 175.12 million during peak selling pressure between 06:00-08:00.
- Final hour demonstrated volatility with recovery attempts and elevated volume exceeding 4 million.
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