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VIRTUAL above $1 despite profit-taking: How long can bulls hold?

The VIRTUAL memecoin continues to lead in market gains.

VIRTUAL above $1 despite profit-taking: How long can bulls hold?

Virtual [VIRTUAL] continues to attract investors. The asset traded above $1 at the time of writing, with a price of $1.05.

The year started on a low note for the memecoin, opening at $0.64. It has since risen 70%, with the gain representing about one-third of the total increase.

The trend is noteworthy, but it remains to be seen whether demand will continue driving the price higher.

Spot investors back out first

VIRTUAL has attracted many investors over the past day, prompting some to take profits.

CoinGlass Spot Exchange Netflow, which tracks whether investors are depositing or withdrawing assets from exchanges, showed that more VIRTUAL had been deposited to exchanges.

Typically, this behavior is associated with potential selling pressure, as a higher supply becomes available for sale.

Virtual spot exchange netflow
Source: CoinGlass

During this period, approximately $2.95 million worth of VIRTUAL was deposited, reflecting a slight shift in investor sentiment that could influence short-term price action.

This sell-off does not yet imply a bearish outlook for VIRTUAL. Data showed that memecoin dominance reached 11% of the total market capitalization, a level previously seen before major sector gains.

So, VIRTUAL could continue benefiting from its leading performance in the memecoin sector.

Bullish outlook remains firm

Indicators showed that the bullish outlook for VIRTUAL remained strong, supporting the potential for a solid rebound.

The Average Directional Index (ADX), used to assess the strength of a trend, looked strong. When the ADX rises while the price moves upward, it signals a high likelihood that the trend will persist.

Virtual technical indicator chart.
Source: CoinMarketCap

The Bull-Bear Power (BBP), which identifies whether buyers or sellers dominate, aligned with this outlook.

The BBP was 0.21% and trended upward at the time of writing, indicating more buyers than sellers and a potential continuation of upward momentum.

Fundamentals remain solid

Market fundamentals for VIRTUAL remained strong at press time, with trading volume up 15% at $325 million. The simultaneous rise in volume and price reinforced the bullish sentiment.

CoinMarketCap’s Community Sentiment, which tracks investor sentiment, confirms this bullish trend as well. About 86% of 104,000 surveyed investors hold a bullish view on VIRTUAL.

While this does not represent actual buyers, it reflects overall market sentiment.

Positive sentiment, combined with solid fundamentals and growing token utility, has helped VIRTUAL maintain a strong upward trajectory.

Continued bullish fundamentals would strengthen VIRTUAL’s position in the market.


Final Thoughts

  • Spot investors see recent gains as a potential profit-taking opportunity, with $2.95 million worth of the asset sold.
  • Investors maintain a bullish outlook, with the count rising and indicators supporting further upside.
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Olayiwola Dolapo

Journalist

Olayiwola Dolapo is a Crypto Research Analyst at AMBCrypto, driven by a mission to make the digital asset space more transparent and understandable for all. His journey was catalyzed by an early experience in the market that underscored the importance of deep, foundational knowledge—a principle that now guides his professional work.

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