Polkadot's DOT dips, with token underperforming wider crypto markets

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Polkadot's DOT dips, with token underperforming wider crypto markets Currently at $1.84, DOT has support at the $1.83 level and resistance at $1.88. By Will Canny , CD Analytics | Edited by Stephen Alpher Dec 29, 2025, 1:44 p.m. Polkadot falls as token underperforms wider crypto market. What to know : DOT slipped 2% to $1.84 as the wider crypto market fell just marginally. A technical breakout would target the $2.00-$2.50 range. DOT $ 1.8305 fell 2% to $1.84 over the last 24 hours. Trading volumes were 7.8% above the seven-day moving average at 7.76 million tokens, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis 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 model showed that the move in DOT occurred without clear fundamental catalysts as technical factors dominated price action. The token underperformed the broader crypto market. The CoinDesk 20 index was 0.6% lower at publication time. This modest divergence reflects sector rotation dynamics rather than fundamental weakness in Polkadot's positioning, according to the model. In the absence of clear fundamental drivers, technical resistance at $1.88 became paramount, the model said, as DOT worked through a volatile consolidation pattern. Technical Analysis: Primary resistance sits at $1.88 with confirmed selling pressure at this level Support base tested at $1.83, immediate support now at $1.825-$1.830 zone Upside targets identified at $2.00-$2.50 based on structural break patterns 24-hour volume averaged 7.8% above seven-day moving average indicating organic discovery Higher lows formed from $1.83 base during initial consolidation phase Short liquidation levels above $2.00 provide potential upside catalyst Immediate downside risk at $1.825-$1.830 support zone requires monitoring 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 Polkadot Technical Analysis More For You State of the Blockchain 2025 By CoinDesk Research Dec 19, 2025 Commissioned by Input Output Group L1 tokens broadly underperformed in 2025 despite a backdrop of regulatory and institutional wins. Explore the key trends defining ten major blockchains below. What to know : 2025 was defined by a stark divergence: structural progress collided with stagnant price action. Institutional milestones were reached and TVL increased across most major ecosystems, yet the majority of large-cap Layer-1 tokens finished the year with negative or flat returns. This report analyzes the structural decoupling between network usage and token performance. We examine 10 major blockchain ecosystems, exploring protocol versus application revenues, key ecosystem narratives, mechanics driving institutional adoption, and the trends to watch as we head into 2026. View Full Report More For You Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million By James Van Straten 32 minutes ago Strategy, the largest public BTC holder resumes buying, lifting holdings to 672,497 coins. What to know : Strategy purchased 1,229 bitcoin for $108.8 million last week at an average price of $88,568, lifting total holdings to 672,497 BTC. The purchase was funded through the sale of $108.8 million in common stock, with MSTR shares down 1% in premarket trading as bitcoin slipped towards $87,000. Read full story Latest Crypto News Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million 32 minutes ago Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data 1 hour ago South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report 2 hours ago Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt 3 hours ago Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range 3 hours ago Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record 4 hours ago Top Stories Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million 32 minutes ago Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt 3 hours ago Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework 6 hours ago South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report 2 hours ago Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record 4 hours ago Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data 1 hour ago In this article DOT DOT $ 1.8307 ◢ 2.46 %