Polkadot DOT Dips as Token Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets

DOT falls 2% to around $1.84 as the broader market edges lower; volume rises and resistance forms near $1.88, signaling potential upside toward $2.00-$2.50.

Rich by Coin

2025-12-29

Polkadot’s DOT slipped 2% to $1.84 as the broader crypto market fell only marginally. Trading volumes rose 7.8% above the seven-day moving average to 7.76 million tokens, suggesting organic activity behind the move. The move occurred without clear fundamental catalysts, as technical factors dominated price action.

Technical resistance sits at $1.88 with selling pressure confirmed at this level, while immediate support sits around the $1.825-$1.830 zone. Upside targets are identified at $2.00-$2.50 based on structural break patterns. The CoinDesk 20 index was 0.6% lower at publication time, highlighting a modest divergence from the broader market. This divergence reflects sector rotation dynamics rather than fundamental weakness in Polkadot’s positioning, according to the model.