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Optimism’s short-term targets – Is the $1.96 level next to fall for OP’s price?

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Whale and trading activity have surged as Optimism consolidated for a potential breakout.

Optimism's short-term targets - Is the $1.96 level next to fall for OP's price?
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  • Large Optimism transactions spiked by 58%
  • On-chain and technical indicators pointed to a bullish rally on the charts

Optimism’s large transaction count surged as high as 58% to hit a total value of $766 million, according to IntoTheBlock data. Concurrently, active addresses on the Bitcoin network hiked by 48%, reflective of the action across key networks. 

Additionally, the OPT bull flag consolidation implied that an uptrend continuation could happen. 

Hence, the question – Will this consolidation, combined with the increasingly active whales, push OP’s price past the key resistance level of $1.96?

Whale activity sparks Optimism momentum

Optimism has been a hot topic, and whale investors have greatly increased their activity. In fact, according to IntoTheBlock, the number of large transactions on the network rose by 58% and accounted for a value of $766 million. 

This is a sign of immense confidence among large participants – Usually a sign of bullishness in the crypto market.

Source: IntoTheBlock

In the meantime, BTC’s active addresses surged by 48%, showing that more and more movement is happening across the board.  Source: IntoTheBlock

Source: intoTheBlock

An uptick in social volume

In addition to the boom in large transactions, Optimism’s social volume has also been on the rise on the charts. 

A hike in mentions on social media generally indicate wider interest and community activity. And, Optimism is not an exception to that rule. 

The recent hike in social volume can further amplify the current bullish sentiment around Optimism, bringing in new investors and traders into the market.

Source: Santiment

Bullish flag pattern signals a potential breakout?

The uptick in large transactions, on top of the bullish consolidation, may indicate that whale activity could favor a push above OP’s $1.96 resistance.

A break above this level by Optimism might allow for an uptrend of a higher magnitude. This could eventually attract more investors to the network.

Source: TradingView

The aforementioned uptick in large transactions, combined with the bullish consolidation, suggested that whale activity could support a push beyond its $1.96 resistance. 

If Optimism breaks through and closes above this level, it could trigger a larger uptrend to incite a bullish run.

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Kelvin Murithi is an Economic and Crypto-Asset Analyst at AMBCrypto who provides a sophisticated, data-driven perspective on the financial markets. His analysis is deeply rooted in his academic and professional background, combining macroeconomic principles with technical asset analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics, which provides the rigorous quantitative foundation for his work in economic forecasting and investment strategy. Prior to specializing in the digital asset space, Kelvin honed his skills as a Financial and Data Analyst, where he was responsible for analyzing complex datasets and financial models. At AMBCrypto, Kelvin leverages this powerful blend of experience to deliver insightful price analysis. He specializes in interpreting how broader economic trends impact the cryptocurrency market, while also applying technical analysis to identify key price levels and potential trading opportunities. His mission is to equip readers with a multi-layered understanding of the market, enabling them to make strategic and well-informed investment decisions.
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