SHIB retreats to a familiar demand zone; Here’s what’s next

Posted: September 19, 2023

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• SHIB retreated to a critical demand zone at $0.00000720 on the charts
• A price reversal seemed likely, despite the lack of buyers’ leverage at press time

Shiba Inu [SHIB] has been under bears’ control since mid-August. A recent recovery attempt faced price rejection at a double roadblock near $0.00000760. However, the bulls were out to defend this crucial demand zone at press time. 

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Is a reversal to the upside likely?

Source: SHIB/USDT on TradingView

The H12’s market structure was bearish after the recent recovery failed to exceed the previous high at the bearish order block (OB) of $0.00000760 (white). 

The faltering near the $0.00000760 roadblock tipped sellers to extend gains. Sellers’ target was the demand zone and H12 bullish OB of $0.00000713 – $0.00000727 (cyan). If the Fed’s decision on 20 September is positive, SHIB could defend the demand zone and rally.

The critical potential resistance targets are $0.00000760, the December 2022 low ($0.00000779), and the previously cracked support zone of $0.00000785 – $0.00000824 (red). 

Alternatively, a crack of the demand zone could force bulls to re-group at $0.00000698. 

Meanwhile, the RSI remained below the median mark. It underscores the intense sell pressure since mid-August. Besides, the CMF, which was positive in early September, eased and wavered below zero at press time, reinforcing a decline in capital inflows.

Sellers still had market leverage

Source: Coinalyze

According to Coinalyze, the CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) Spot extended decline from 13 September, confirming increased sellers’ market leverage over the same period. 

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However, the Accumulative Swing Index, which tracks the strength of price swings, registered an uptick. This could suggest a price reversal and a trend change. 

Additionally, Coinglass data revealed that the Futures market data and Open Interest rates were up 68% and 4%, respectively, over the last 24 hours before press time. 

These positive metrics further cement a likely price pivot to the upside, but the Fed’s rate decision could influence how far the rally will go.