AVAX at a Breaking Point: Reversal Brewing or Another Leg Down?

Avalanche (AVAX) is showing early signs of structural stabilization after an extended downtrend, with price compressing near a key higher-timeframe support line highlighted in the latest GainMuse chart.

Following a sharp breakdown and “break and drop” sequence earlier this month, AVAX is now forming a tightening triangle just above the macro support base.

The reaction from this zone suggests sellers may be losing momentum as volatility contracts.

Descending Triangle Near Major Support

AVAX recently flushed into the $8.20–$8.50 region before bouncing sharply back toward $9.20. That bounce occurred directly after tagging the lower boundary of the broader support channel visible on the higher timeframe structure.

The current pattern resembles a descending triangle compression sitting right on structural support. This setup typically represents a decision point:

• Continuation lower if support fails
• Reversal attempt if buyers absorb supply and reclaim resistance

The fact that price is beginning to print higher lows inside the compression hints at early bullish pressure building.

Sellers Losing Control?

The broader structure shows AVAX breaking down from prior consolidation ranges and respecting a clear descending resistance line. However, momentum has slowed considerably as price approaches the lower support cluster.

GainMuse’s projection suggests that a confirmed breakout above triangle resistance could unlock a relief rally toward the next supply zone near the $10.00–$10.50 region.

For that scenario to gain credibility, AVAX must:

1. Break and close above the descending triangle resistance
2. Reclaim short-term lower highs
3. Hold above the $8.30–$8.50 base

Without those confirmations, the structure remains neutral-to-bearish.

Stripe Says Stablecoin Volume Quadrupled in 2025 Despite Crypto Slump

Invalidation Level Matters

The bullish recovery thesis is conditional.

A clean breakdown below the current support cluster, particularly with strong volume expansion, would invalidate the reversal scenario and likely trigger continuation toward deeper levels within the macro channel.

Until that happens, price compression near support favors at least a relief bounce attempt.

Key Level to Watch

The immediate battle sits between the descending resistance line and the horizontal support base. Compression typically resolves with expansion, and AVAX is approaching that resolution point.

If buyers step in decisively, this could mark the beginning of a short-term structure shift. If not, the broader downtrend remains intact.

For now, AVAX is at a pivotal zone, either the base of a relief rally or the edge of another breakdown. The next breakout will likely define the next multi-day move.

The post AVAX at a Breaking Point: Reversal Brewing or Another Leg Down? appeared first on ETHNews.