ATOM Surges 4% as Cosmos Abandons EVM Strategy for Interoperability Focus
The news was met well by investors as it sees Cosmos extend its position as a standalone blockchain with its own tech stacks it can rely on.
The wider market is also up on Wednesday as investors begin to question whether the market is entering a long-awaited "altcoin season," with a number of data points suggesting capital is shifting from BTC to altcoins like ATOM.
Technical Breakout Signals Bullish Reversal
ATOM-USD surged 4% in 24-hour trading from July 15 16:00 to July 16 15:00, breaking through resistance at $4.69 to hit $4.71 highs.
The token bounced sharply from $4.55 support, posting a $0.17 trading range that represents significant volatility expansion from recent sessions.
Volume spiked above daily averages during the $4.55 reversal and $4.69 breakout, confirming institutional buying interest at key technical levels.
Intraday action from July 16 14:33 to 15:32 shows continued momentum with $0.05 range between $4.66-$4.71 support and resistance zones.
ATOM broke higher at 14:45, hitting session peaks near 15:04 on volume exceeding 66,000 units before consolidating around $4.69.
The 1% hourly gain extends the 24-hour rally, with price holding above $4.66 support signaling sustained institutional accumulation.
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