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HBAR Climbs 2.1% as Hedera Ecosystem Sees AI Push, Gaming Growth, and New Council Member
Hedera’s native token HBAR rose 2.1% on Sunday, reaching $0.1519 as of 19:56 UTC on June 30, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis. The uptick comes amid a series of significant ecosystem developments that have expanded Hedera’s reach into AI, gaming, and sustainability initiatives.
Hedera Expands in Energy and Sustainability
On June 24, Blockchain for Energy (B4E), a nonprofit dedicated to sustainability and energy data management, officially joined the Hedera Governing Council. B4E already operates its carbon tracking platform on Hedera’s network and brings critical expertise in emissions reporting and digital MRV (measurement, reporting, and verification). As a council member, B4E will run a Hedera node and participate in governance decisions, particularly those focused on environmental transparency and enterprise accountability.
AI Studio Aims to Lower Development Barriers
Just two days later, Hedera launched its new AI Studio, an open-source software toolkit designed to help developers build decentralized applications powered by artificial intelligence. Among its features is an Agent Kit that integrates with LangChain, enabling AI agents to interact directly with Hedera’s consensus and token services via natural language commands. The goal is to make it easier to build AI-native decentralized applications while preserving on-chain transparency, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
Gaming Partnership Targets Southeast Asia
On June 19, the Hedera Foundation announced a collaboration with The Binary Holdings (TBH), a Web3 infrastructure company, to expand Hedera’s presence in the gaming sector. The partnership centers around OneWave, TBH’s decentralized app store, which is integrated into native telecom platforms across Indonesia and the Philippines. Through OneWave, Hedera-based gaming apps are expected to reach over 169 million users, offering built-in Web3 rewards and on-chain verification capabilities for mobile gamers in Southeast Asia.
HBAR ETF Under SEC Review
Meanwhile, regulatory developments could further shape HBAR’s future. In mid-June, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated a formal review of the proposed Canary HBAR ETF, which would provide direct exposure to HBAR via a regulated investment vehicle. A public comment period is open ahead of the SEC’s July 7 deadline. Approval could boost institutional interest in HBAR and strengthen its legitimacy in traditional capital markets. However, regulatory scrutiny remains high, and analysts remain split on HBAR’s long-term utility.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- HBAR traded in a 4.1% range from $0.1478 to $0.1538 between June 29 at 19:00 UTC and June 30 at 18:59 UTC.
- A significant breakout occurred during the 22:00 hour on June 29, as price surged to $0.154 on volume of 104.5 million units.
- Strong support developed around $0.148 between 14:00–15:00 UTC on June 30, with 80.6 million units traded.
- From 18:00–18:59 UTC on June 30, HBAR experienced a V-shaped recovery, dipping to $0.149 before bouncing back.
- During the 18:20–18:21 UTC window, price stabilized with 1.3 million units traded, forming short-term support at $0.149.
- As of 19:56 UTC on June 30, HBAR traded at $0.1519, marking a 2.1% daily gain, with resistance noted at $0.1538.
Hedera’s series of ecosystem updates and regulatory milestones continue to keep HBAR in focus as the second half of 2025 begins.
