AVAX Jumps 6% After Sell-Off Sparked by Musk and Trump Feud

AVAX Reverses Course After Sharp Drop, Gains 6% on Dip-Buying Surge

Avalanche’s native token AVAX staged a swift rebound on Friday, recovering more than half its intraday losses following a politically charged market shake-up tied to a very public spat between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

AVAX fell from $20.14 to $18.48, a sharp 8.14% intraday pullback, amid risk-off sentiment across digital assets. However, buyers quickly stepped in at the $18.50 zone, propelling the token back up to $19.65, marking a 6% recovery as trading volume surged.

According to CoinDesk Research, AVAX is now forming an ascending channel, with short-term resistance seen at $19.76. The price action is accompanied by consistent formation of higher lows over the past 14 hours, a potential sign of bullish consolidation.

The token’s price performance contrasts with the broader market: while the CoinDesk 20 Index slipped 0.85%, AVAX outperformed with just a 1% net decline over 24 hours, pointing to relative strength.

Key Technical Highlights:

  • Selloff Depth: 8.14% drop from $20.14 to $18.48
  • Recovery Strength: 6% rebound to $19.65
  • Volume Indicators: Breakouts to $19.76 accompanied by strong volume (45K–65K unit spikes)
  • Support Re-Tested: Buyers defended $18.48 and built a base around $19.53–$19.55
  • Momentum Signal: Price moved from $19.49 to $19.69 (+1.01%) in the last hour on rising volume
  • Structure: Higher lows forming, confirming trend strength within an ascending pattern

Despite macro noise, AVAX’s resilience and technical rebound highlight continued interest from market participants eager to accumulate on dips. A break above $19.76 could re-open the path toward retesting the $20.00 psychological level, with further upside possible if market sentiment improves.


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