Ramazan Eles 
Despite a 4% uptick, Ethereum scaling project Optimism (OP) failed to break through a crucial resistance level.
The crypto market saw a surge in activity during the evening hours, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming the $60,000 mark, leading to significant gains for several altcoins.
Among the standout performers was OP, which nearly achieved a 6% increase within 24 hours. However, after touching the $1.5 resistance level, OP encountered intense selling pressure, resulting in a sharp decline.
According to the analysis platform Coinpedia, OP appears to be losing momentum and fell short of approaching the key resistance at $2.025, a level indicative of a potential trend reversal. The analysis suggests that the long-term bearish trend may persist.
Warning Signs for Optimism (OP) Optimism (OP) has been underperforming, recording a 1.39% drop over the past week and a 14.59% decline over the month. Since the beginning of 2024, OP has seen a significant pullback of 59.93%, drawing criticism from investors. Layer-2 projects like OP and ARB have not met market expectations.
Coinpedia’s chart analysis for OP indicates that if the bulls fail to regain strength, the downward trajectory could continue.
The chart analysis points out that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at a “neutral” level on the daily timeframe, while the 50-Day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is acting as a resistance barrier.
The analysis also suggests that the OP chart is showing mixed signals, with potential price movements expected in the coming weeks.
The analysis stated:
“If the market gains momentum again, OP’s price could head toward the upper resistance level of $2.025 in the coming weeks. On the flip side, if the bulls fail to gain traction, OP’s price might retest the support level at $1.060.”
According to CoinGecko data, OP recorded a 24-hour trading volume of $213 million. The popular altcoin has reached a market capitalization of $1.72 billion.
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