Key Insights
- Polkadot price is rising on strong news, but the rally now faces a key technical test.
- Robinhood listing news and Grayscale interest explain the recent demand.
- Momentum signals show both dip buying and short-term pullback risk.
Polkadot price is back in focus after a strong short-term rally. The move comes as two major headlines hit at the same time.
First, Robinhood signaled a spot listing for DOT. Second, Grayscale added Polkadot to its Q1 2026 assets under consideration list. Together, these events helped lift sentiment and pushed the price higher.
However, while the news appears positive, the chart indicates that the next move depends on how DOT behaves near a key point.
At press time, Polkadot price was up close to 10% in 24 hours and around 14% over the past month. That is a rare performance for a large-cap altcoin in a slow market. Still, the price has already slowed down near a known resistance zone.
Robinhood and Grayscale Matter for Polkadot Price
Polkadot is a blockchain network designed to connect different chains and let them share data. For price, what matters most right now is access and visibility.
Robinhood is one of the largest retail trading apps in the US. A spot listing means easier access for everyday traders. It also increases trading volume and makes price moves smoother. For many coins, a Robinhood listing acts as a short-term demand boost.
Grayscale’s assets under consideration list is different. It does not mean a product is coming tomorrow. It means the asset is being studied for future investment products. For the Polkadot price, this adds long-term credibility. It signals that large investors are at least paying attention again.
These two factors explain why buyers stepped in quickly. But news alone does not control price forever. Charts still decide where the rally pauses.
DOT Price Hits Resistance as Momentum Cools
On the daily chart, Polkadot price recently pushed into the $2.27 to $2.38 zone, as predicted by the inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. This area already acted as a resistance in the past. The price was rejected again, indicating sellers are still active.
Momentum indicators also show mixed signals. Between Dec. 9 and Jan. 13, the DOT price formed a lower high. At the same time, the RSI made a higher high. The RSI measures the speed and strength of price moves. This setup is called a hidden bearish divergence. It often appears before a short-term pullback.
This does not mean the trend is broken. It means the rally may need to cool off before continuing. The key question is how deep any pullback goes.
$2 Decides Whether the Rally Holds or Fails
Money flow indicators help answer that question. The Money Flow Index, which tracks buying and selling pressure using price and volume, continues to trend higher. This shows that dips are still being bought.
The Chaikin Money Flow indicator tells a similar story. CMF moved above zero during the rally and keeps rising. That suggests real money is still flowing into the Polkadot price, not just short-term trading noise.
Because of this, a pullback toward $2.02 or even $2.00 would still be considered healthy. That area lines up with prior support. As long as the price holds above $2.00, buyers remain in control.
If $2.34 and then $2.38 are reclaimed on a daily close, the next upside target sits near $2.90. That would mark a clear trend shift. Some analysts on X even have higher double-digit targets in focus, but it all starts with the first upside break above $2.90.
On the downside, a clean break below $2.00 changes the story. In that case, Polkadot price could slide toward $1.76 and even $1.64, where the last strong demand zone sits.
Source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2026/01/14/polkadot-price-near-2-00-gets-a-push-from-robinhood-and-grayscale/
