After a recent dip in the broader crypto market, Aerodrome Finance's native token, AERO, saw its price climb 4% in the last 24 hours. However, this rally appears to be on shaky ground. On-chain metrics suggest the price increase is likely driven by speculation rather than genuine demand, raising concerns that it may not be sustainable.
Here’s why the rally looks weak:
- Falling Trading Volume: The 4% price jump was accompanied by a 23% decrease in trading volume. In a healthy market, a price increase is typically supported by a rise in volume, which shows strong buying interest. The negative divergence between AERO’s price and volume indicates that only a small number of traders are driving the current upward movement.
- Decreasing Open Interest: The token’s futures open interest also dropped by 16%, a bearish sign. Open interest tracks the total value of unsettled futures contracts. When open interest falls during a price rally, it suggests that traders are closing their positions, not opening new ones, which points to a lack of conviction in the rally.
AERO is currently trading at $1.42, holding above its support level of $1.31. If selling pressure intensifies, the price could fall toward $1.06. For the rally to continue, bulls would need to push the price past the resistance at $1.55, with a potential target of $1.85.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae