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Philip Laurens
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STX Surges 20%: Evaluating a Potential Trend Reversal

STX ($STX) recorded an 18–20% intraday rebound after a period of persistent downside pressure, distinguishing itself among altcoins. The token decisively broke above $0.30, a level that had repeatedly acted as short-term support. Once selling pressure subsided, STX accelerated higher, indicating a potential near-term shift in market control.

Technical Analysis:

  • STX is in a post-breakout retest phase.
  • After clearing a descending trendline that previously limited upside, the token retraced to test former resistance as support.
  • Price action shows higher lows, suggesting buyers are defending the breakout and sellers are losing influence.
  • Maintaining above this zone could open a path toward $0.45–$0.50, while failure may return STX to range-bound behavior.

Futures Market Insights:

  • Dense short positions between $0.30–$0.32 were liquidated, contributing to momentum.
  • Open interest increased, signaling new market participation rather than mere deleveraging.
  • Short exposure still exceeds long positions near the lower range, providing additional downside support.

STX’s performance in the coming sessions will determine whether this rebound represents a sustained trend reversal or a temporary recovery within the broader range.

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