Polkadot’s DOT fell 4.5% to about $1.75, underperforming broader crypto benchmarks. The move extended a month-long decline and underscored weakening investor appetite for DOT relative to the wider market.
DOT dropped 4.5% to roughly $1.75 while the CoinDesk 20 index fell about 2.5% the same day, indicating clear underperformance. CoinGecko data showed a 24‑hour decline of 5.43% and an 8.51% loss over seven days, versus a global crypto market decline of 1.50% for the same short window.
CoinMarketCap analysis placed DOT’s 30‑day depreciation at 28.3% as of 21 de dic. de 2025 and noted the token sits roughly 97% below its all‑time high near $55, while total crypto spot volume has contracted 58% year‑on‑year, a dynamic that has reduced risk appetite for altcoins.
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DOT market performance and metrics
Reports cited a mix of technical weakness, low volumes, and macro pressures behind the move. Trading volume for DOT was about 9% below its 30‑day average on the day of the drop, which CoinDesk’s technical model flagged as evidence of thin market participation and limited institutional support.
Technical breaches of key support thresholds amplified bearish momentum, while analysts noted developer activity and adoption metrics showed signs of stagnation, delaying broader ecosystem traction. A support zone is a price area where buying interest has historically prevented further declines; breaching that zone often signals increased downside risk.
Market indicators suggest DOT is approaching oversold conditions, with a primary support near $1.76 and resistance around $1.86 that, if reclaimed, could signal stabilization. Community discussion pointed to potential accumulation interest near $2, but analysts caution that a confirmed bottom requires clearer catalysts and improved market sentiment.
The DAO’s recent approval of Hyperbridge as Polkadot’s native bridge was noted as a protocol‑level development, yet it has not provided immediate price support. DOT’s underperformance reflects technical triggers, subdued volumes, and macro‑driven altcoin weakness, with recovery contingent on a break back above $1.86 or a shift in broader market conditions.
