ICP extends recovery to rise above $3; trading volume increases without spiking

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email ICP extends recovery to rise above $3; trading volume increases without spiking Internet Computer pushed through the $3 level as steady buying demand lifted the token, with traders watching whether momentum can hold above former resistance. By Jamie Crawley , CD Analytics Dec 18, 2025, 5:02 p.m. What to know : ICP rose above $3, extending a short-term rebound from recent lows. Trading volume increased while remaining consistent with gradual positioning rather than aggressive accumulation. The former resistance area around $3 is now the key level to watch for near-term direction. ICP $ 3.0046 rose about 2.2% over the past 24 hours to trade around $3.01 , reclaiming the $3 level after several sessions of consolidation just below that threshold. The move marks a continuation of the token’s recent recovery, with price action showing a steady series of higher lows, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . The push above $3 came after ICP held support near the $2.90–$2.95 zone, where trading activity picked up. Volume increased during the advance, although it did not spike to levels typically associated with strong breakout momentum, suggesting the move was driven by incremental positioning rather than a shift in market conviction. After briefly moving above $3, ICP continued to trade near that level, indicating that the area is being tested as potential support. The broader structure remains constructive, though near-term follow-through will likely depend on the token’s ability to stay above the $3 handle. If ICP maintains ground above $3, attention may shift toward resistance in the $3.05–$3.10 range. A move back below $3, however, would place the focus back on the upper-$2.90s, where the latest rebound began. Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards . For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy . AI Market Insights Technical Analysis More For You Protocol Research: GoPlus Security By CoinDesk Research Nov 14, 2025 Commissioned by GoPlus What to know : As of October 2025, GoPlus has generated $4.7M in total revenue across its product lines. The GoPlus App is the primary revenue driver, contributing $2.5M (approx. 53%), followed by the SafeToken Protocol at $1.7M. GoPlus Intelligence's Token Security API averaged 717 million monthly calls year-to-date in 2025 , with a peak of nearly 1 billion calls in February 2025. Total blockchain-level requests, including transaction simulations, averaged an additional 350 million per month. Since its January 2025 launch , the $GPS token has registered over $5B in total spot volume and $10B in derivatives volume in 2025. Monthly spot volume peaked in March 2025 at over $1.1B , while derivatives volume peaked the same month at over $4B. View Full Report More For You Flood of new crypto ETPs expected in 2026, says Bitwise By Olivier Acuna | Edited by Stephen Alpher 22 minutes ago Streamlined SEC approval is a key factor behind that prediction, but Bloomberg’s James Seyffart warned many of the products will struggle to survive. What to know : The SEC's new rules could lead to a surge in crypto ETP launches in 2026, according to Bitwise. Bloomberg's James Seyffart warns that many new crypto ETPs might fail within 18 months due to market saturation. The regulatory changes eliminate the lengthy 19(b) rule filing process, streamlining the listing of crypto ETPs. Read full story Latest Crypto News Flood of new crypto ETPs expected in 2026, says Bitwise 22 minutes ago BONK drops 6.2% as elevated volume marks shift at key technical levels 28 minutes ago U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity 42 minutes ago CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035 1 hour ago Crypto for Advisors: Predictions for 2026 1 hour ago Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind 1 hour ago Top Stories Coinbase shares rise as ‘ambitious expansion’ wins analyst praise 1 hour ago Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind 1 hour ago U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November 3 hours ago U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity 42 minutes ago Trump Media stock surges 25% on merger agreement with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies 2 hours ago PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin to fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI 2 hours ago In this article ICP ICP $ 2.8752 ◢ 5.82 %