Sharp Reversal From Demand Zone Sparks Breakout; Traders Watch Resistance Reaction
Internet Computer (ICP) surged more than 30% in a single session, standing out as one of the day’s strongest large-cap performers while the broader crypto market remained under pressure. The unexpected rally followed a decisive bounce from a long-tested support region, signaling a shift in momentum after months of tight range trading.
The move began as price reclaimed the upper boundary of a multi-week accumulation block near the low-$3 zone, then accelerated through the mid-range supply area around $3.70. The breakout was backed by a noticeable spike in volume, which helped propel ICP toward its first major resistance band since early summer.
The surge marks one of the clearest upside dislocations against prevailing market sentiment, where several leading altcoins have spent the week drifting lower amid thinning liquidity and risk-off flows.
“This isn’t a speculative pop — it’s a structured breakout backed by volume and a clean reclaim of prior support,” noted BitXJournal market analyst monitoring high-beta assets. “Given the environment, the magnitude of the move tells us larger players took part.”
From a technical standpoint, ICP’s surge follows a long period inside a descending structure that was broken earlier in the year. Since then, price has been coiling, building pressure above its cycle lows. The latest move suggests buyers are attempting to re-establish a broader bullish base.
Key levels now sit overhead. The zone between roughly $5.80 and $6.60 has served as a significant supply area historically, and traders expect volatility as the token approaches this band. A sustained hold above the recent breakout region would strengthen the case for trend continuation.
“If bulls defend the $4.00–$4.20 retest zone, this could mark the beginning of a multi-leg advance,” said BitXJournal analyst. “Failing to hold reclaimed support would risk a return to consolidation.”
For now, ICP’s rally is drawing attention because it occurred while capital rotated out of other altcoins. The strength and volume behind the move underscore renewed appetite, but confirmation depends on follow-through rather than a single explosive candle.
If buying interest persists and price forms higher lows, traders say the token could shift from recovery narrative to early trend formation — a rare setup during a broader market cooldown.
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