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MOVE token surges: Is It a buy or a trap?
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MOVE token surges: Is It a buy or a trap?

As the crypto market aims for recovery, Movement token (MOVE) has sparked investor interest with a significant 13% gain in the last 24 hours. Despite the positive momentum, caution is advised due to technical indicators hinting at potential bearish control.

Written by Simon Dumoulin

Translated on December 25, 2025 at 09:21 by Simon Dumoulin

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A Bullish Breakout or Just a Technical Bounce?

The recent price action in MOVE has been marked by a significant surge in trading volume. Propelling the asset upward amid an uncertain market environment. This type of sudden rally inevitably attracts attention and often triggers a sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) among retail investors.

However, for seasoned analysts, the key question remains: is this movement supported by genuine spot buying pressure. Or is it a purely speculative pump fueled by the derivatives market? The current market structure raises doubts about the sustainability of this pump.

Despite the apparent optimism reflected in the price, several on-chain metrics and technical indicators are flashing red, signaling a possible bearish divergence. The analysis suggests that the bullish momentum could fade before even reaching key resistance levels.

  • Momentum exhaustion: Although the price is advancing, momentum oscillators are struggling to keep pace, indicating a gradual loss of buyer control.
  • Liquidity zones: The price is approaching historical resistance levels where sell orders accumulate, increasing the risk of rejection and violent retracement.
  • Long/Short ratio: The balance is beginning to shift, suggesting that institutional players could be positioning themselves in anticipation of a correction.

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Speculation vs Real Demand: Is the Trap Closing?

The central question concerns the nature of the rally. The increase in Open Interest without an equivalent and sustainable progression in spot volumes constitutes a classic warning signal, indicating a market dominated by leverage.

In this configuration, the risk of a Long Squeeze is elevated. An initial correction could trigger cascading liquidations of long positions, accelerating the decline and validating a bearish scenario.

While MOVE’s 13% rally is impressive in the short term, the underlying structure remains fragile. Traders must monitor the price reaction at upcoming resistance levels. A failure to transform them into support would reinforce the Bull Trap thesis. For now, technical signals argue for a defensive approach, anticipating a possible correction toward lower demand zones before any sustainable resumption of a bullish trend.

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Simon Dumoulin

Simon Dumoulin

Passionate about cryptocurrencies since 2019, I cover the latest news through clear and accessible articles. My goal is to make crypto understandable for everyone, with reliable and well-researched content.

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