MORPHO Technical Analysis Jan 23

The volume story in MORPHO indicates weak bearish pressure with low market participation. Despite the price decline, the lack of volume confirmation carries potential accumulation signals, but the overall trend requires caution.

Volume Profile and Market Participation

MORPHO’s 24-hour trading volume is hovering at the 5.25 million dollar level, which is about 40% below the recent 7-day average volume. This low volume shows limited market participation; although the price is up +1.01% at the $1.20 level, the general downtrend dominates. In the volume profile, high-volume nodes are concentrated in the $1.14-$1.19 range, standing out as a strong support zone. Low-volume upward movements reflect a lack of conviction, but the low volume in down moves may signal that selling pressure is exhausting. Multi-timeframe (MTF) volume analysis detects 10 strong levels in 1D/3D/1W timeframes: 3 supports/2 resistances in 1D, 3 resistances in 3D, 2 supports/3 resistances balance in 1W. This structure emphasizes that volume is not supporting the price and carries potential for sideways consolidation. Healthy volume should increase in the trend direction; here, divergence is observed: While price is bearish under EMAs, the volume decline confirms weak momentum.

Accumulation or Distribution?

Accumulation Signals

Low-volume down moves are a classic signal for accumulation: In MORPHO, volume during recent declines is below average, increasing the likelihood of smart money picking up at the bottom. No volume spikes at supports $1.1938 (69/100) and $1.0750 (68/100), price is holding – potential accumulation base. RSI at 43.99 is near oversold, volume divergence could pave the way for a bullish reversal. In MTF, 1W supports (around $1.1393) align with volume, institutional buyers may be quietly building positions.

Distribution Risks

If volume increases at resistances ($1.2153, 64/100; $1.3254, 63/100), it’s a distribution warning: Currently being tested with low volume, if breakout lacks conviction, there’s fakeout risk. 3D timeframe has 3 dominant resistances, high-volume rejections could trigger distribution. Supertrend bearish ($1.41 resistance), MACD negative histogram supports weak sales with low volume confirmation, but overall low participation delays distribution.

Price-Volume Harmony

Price is under EMA20 ($1.25) in downtrend, but volume decline does not confirm the move – unhealthy pattern. No volume spike in the +1.01% upward change, lack of conviction. Low volume in down moves shows selling exhaustion. Divergence: Volume decreases as price falls, potential bullish divergence. Volume test at key levels is critical: If $1.1938 support holds with volume, bullish confirmation; if broken, bearish acceleration. Bullish target $1.66 (26/100) requires volume increase, bearish $0.7568 (22/100) possible with low-volume decline.

Big Player Activity

At institutional levels, volume footprints are limited: With 5.25M volume, whale wallet movements are low, but accumulation footprints exist at the $1.14 node. Large block trades are few in down moves, suggesting smart money is awaiting a short squeeze. Volume profile POC (Point of Control) around $1.19, institutional interest concentrated here. Risk: Sudden spikes could be distribution traps, watch MTF resistances.

Bitcoin Correlation

BTC $89,716 (+0.58%) in downtrend, supertrend bearish – caution for altcoins. If BTC supports $88,429/$86,660 break, it could drag MORPHO to $1.07. Resistances above $91,058 breakout would trigger $1.32 test in MORPHO. Correlation high: BTC dominance increase suppresses MORPHO volume, wait for BTC stability for alt volume explosion. Key BTC levels: Risk below $88k, relief above $91k.

Volume-Based Outlook

Volume shows low participation, downtrend lacks conviction – short-term sideways $1.14-$1.22, breakout should be confirmed with volume. Divergences favor accumulation, but BTC bearish carries risk. Outlook: Neutral-bullish tilt, $1.1938 volume test bullish, below $1.07. Follow MORPHO Spot Analysis and MORPHO Futures Analysis. Volume lesson: Low vol down = exhaustion, spike up = conviction search.

This analysis uses the market views and methodology of Chief Analyst Devrim Cacal.

Trading Analyst: Emily Watson

Short-term trading strategies expert

This analysis is not investment advice. Do your own research.

Source: https://en.coinotag.com/analysis/morpho-volume-analysis-january-23-2026-accumulation-distribution