ADA market structure maintains the downtrend; recent 5% rise tests swing resistances but LH/LL structure intact. Critical levels should be monitored for structural break.
Market Structure Overview
ADA/USDT is trading at 0.28$ level and the overall market structure reflects the downtrend. Instead of higher highs/higher lows (HH/HL), lower highs/lower lows (LH/LL) pattern dominates; this indicates continuation of bearish momentum. Price, which has risen 5.01% in the last 24 hours and is moving in the 0.26$-0.28$ range, continues to stay below the short-term EMA20 (0.29$). Supertrend gives bearish signal and 0.34$ resistance forms a strong barrier. RSI at 40.10 is in neutral zone, MACD shows positive histogram but structural downtrend unchanged. In multi-timeframe (MTF) analysis, 12 strong levels detected on 1D/3D/1W: 2 supports/2 resistances on 1D, 1 support/2 resistances on 3D, 2 supports/4 resistances on 1W. These levels confirm the strength of the trend.
Trend Analysis: Uptrend or Downtrend?
Uptrend Signals
For HH/HL formation in downtrend, price needs to break above the last swing high at 0.2784$ (score:63/100) and then hold above 0.2759$ with a higher low. Current 0.28$ level is supported by short-term bullish divergence (MACD positive), but staying below EMA20 weakens the uptrend signal. Bullish continuation target 0.4138$ (score:49/100); however, this requires a strong BOS. Although the recent price action rebounded from 0.26$ swing low, the overall structure remains bearish with LH/LL – no higher high.
Downtrend Risk
LH/LL structure clear: Recent swing highs at 0.2973$ and 0.2784$ declining, swing lows at 0.2759$ and 0.2502$ forming lower lows. If price drops below 0.2759$, bearish breakdown target 0.1154$ (score:22/100) activates. BTC downtrend and rising dominance reinforce LLs in ADA. If RSI falls below 40, downtrend may accelerate with oversold approach.
Structure Break (BOS) Levels
BOS (Break of Structure) confirms trend change: For bullish BOS, 0.2973$ swing high must break, then 0.34$ Supertrend resistance tested. This break disrupts LH/LL and signals transition to HH/HL. Bearish BOS is break of 0.2759$ (score:60/100) swing low; below it, 0.2502$ (score:66/100) critical support. Breaking these levels changes MTF structure – for example, breaking one of 4 resistances on 1W starts uptrend. Current consolidation around 0.28$ awaits BOS; monitor these levels for ADA Spot Analysis and ADA Futures Analysis.
Swing Points and Their Importance
Recent Swing Highs
0.2784$ (score:63/100): Near resistance tested in last 24 hours; break signals HH. 0.2973$ (score:63/100): Main resistance, near Supertrend 0.34$. These swing highs form LH pattern – staying below continues downtrend. Break opens path to 0.4138$ target, CHoCH (Change of Character) begins.
Recent Swing Lows
0.2759$ (score:60/100): Near support, recent rebound from here. Break is bearish BOS. 0.2502$ (score:66/100): Strong MTF support, critical on 1D/3D. These lows strengthen LL structure; holding requires BTC support. Persistence below shows continuation over reversal.
Bitcoin Correlation
BTC in downtrend at 69,000$ level (+3.81% 24h), Supertrend bearish. Main supports 68,897$, 65,415$, 60,000$; resistances 71,248$, 75,128$, 78,145$. ADA highly correlated with BTC; if BTC drops below 68,897$, LLs accelerate in ADA, 0.2502$ test likely. BTC rebound (71,248$ BOS) could carry ADA to 0.2973$+, but BTC dominance risky for bearish altcoins. Prioritize BTC levels while monitoring ADA structure.
Structural Outlook and Expectations
ADA dominated by LH/LL down structure; recent rise is consolidation, BOS required for trend reversal. For CHoCH, monitor bullish scenario 0.2973$+/0.34$ break, bearish 0.2759$- break. MTF strong resistances (1W 4R) hinder uptrend. Educational note: Market structure defined by swing points – HH/HL confirms uptrend, LH/LL downtrend; BOS breaks this structure. Short-term neutral around 0.28$, structural outlook bearish biased. Lack of news highlights technical levels. Attention: Risk management essential for Spot and Futures.
This analysis uses Chief Analyst Devrim Cacal’s market views and methodology.
Source: https://en.coinotag.com/analysis/ada-technical-analysis-february-14-2026-market-structure