Filecoin On Fire: Analyst Torches Doubters With $15 Target

Christian Encila

1 year ago

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Inspired by optimistic technical indications and analyst forecasts, Filecoin (FIL) is hinting a possible price increase following a time of correction. Fil is hanging about $5.80 as of Friday afternoon; murmurs of a $15 objective in the next weeks are whirling in the cryptosphere.

Recent Price Surge Ignites Investor Interest

Defying the general downturn in the bitcoin market, FIL has been on a tear recently. The coin had a gain of more than 7% over the past 24 hours along with a good trade volume over $420 million. Market observers have noticed this increase in pricing and activity and many are betting on the likelihood of a long-term rising trend.

Filecoin price action in the last 24 hours. Source: Coingecko

Analyst Eyes $15: Falling Wedge Breakout Hints At Price Reversal

Crypto expert World Of Charts, who has shown a somewhat optimistic view on FIL’s future, is feeding the flames. Their study suggests that the most recent price adjustment looks to be nearing its end.

$Fil

Healthy Correction Has Almost Over Seems Like #Fil Will Recover From Here Falling Wedge Breakout Has Already Confirmed Expecting Move Towards 15$ In Coming Weeks#Crypto #Filcoin pic.twitter.com/O61j9B02ha

— World Of Charts (@WorldOfCharts1) May 15, 2024

They cite a confirmed declining wedge breakout pattern, which historically suggests a possible reversal of the trend. With World Of Charts aiming a target price of $15 in the next weeks, this technical signal points to FIL maybe ready for a notable comeback.

FIL’s Resilience Bodes Well For Future

FIL’s rejection of the more general declining trend in the crypto market helps to strengthen the optimistic scenario. FIL has held its ground when many digital assets have been seeing major price declines. This resilience points to great underlying support and future expansion possibilities.

Total crypto market cap currently at $2.3 trillion. Chart: TradingView

Filecoin: Technical Indicators Flash Green

Technical study also shows FIL in good shape. Currently showing a modest but consistent upward trend is the momentum indicator, Relative Strength Index. This implies that FIL has room for more price increase and is not overly sought for.

FIL has also shown a tendency of low volume during price declines and great trading activity at price peaks. The continuous trend of the token indicates strength in its price action.

Breach Of Support Could Dampen Optimism

The optimistic view is not without restrictions, though. A breach below the important $5.50 support level could set off negative mood and maybe cause a price drop. This emphasises how erratic the bitcoin market is by nature, where unanticipated occurrences could rapidly change price swings.

Moreover, market mood is also vulnerable to outside elements such macroeconomic trends, news on regulations, and technological advancements inside the crypto scene.

Any negative events, including strict regulatory crackdowns or security lapses, might aggravate selling pressure and erode investor trust.

Featured image from Wallpapers.com, chart from TradingView

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

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