Polkadot Price Caught In A 5-Year Channel – Can It Finally Break Free?

According to Çağnur Cessur in a recent post on X, Polkadot (DOT) has been consistently trading within a clearly defined black channel on the monthly chart. This channel is formed by well-established horizontal support and resistance levels, which have been tested numerous times over the past 4 to 5 years. 

The range, spanning from $4 on the lower end to around $12 at the top, has effectively boxed in DOT’s price action, shaping a long-term sideways market structure. A clear move beyond this 5-year range, especially on strong volume, could mark the beginning of a new trend, either into price discovery or deeper support levels.

Analysing Price Action Within The Channel

Cessur emphasized in his recent analysis that the green channel shown on the Polkadot chart represents a downtrend that has been in place for nearly four years. This trend has consistently guided the broader market structure, acting as a long-term resistance. However, he noted that if DOT manages to break above this channel, it could set the stage for a major trend reversal to new highs in the months ahead.

He also drew attention to DOT’s short-term outlook, where a red falling channel on the weekly timeframe has just been breached to the upside. According to Cessur, this development is a sign of potential bullish continuation, positioning DOT as one of the altcoins to start an increase. 

The analyst concluded that if the asset continues to follow the multi-year pattern of ranging from $4 to $12, another climb toward the top of this range seems likely. Most importantly, if the weekly candle closes above $4.70, he noted that the chances of seeing a swift move toward $10 could increase significantly, supported by growing bullish momentum and historical price behavior.

Bear Case: Losing $4 Might Send Polkadot To All-Time Lows

The bear case for Polkadot revolves around the critical $4 support level, which has been pivotal in maintaining the altcoin’s price structure. If DOT loses the $4 mark, it might signal a deeper bearish move. This would invalidate recent bullish hopes and raise the potential for further declines as market sentiment shifts to a more risk-averse stance.

Such a drop would suggest that the upward momentum observed in recent months could be a false rally, with DOT’s price unable to maintain its position above key support levels. Its failure to hold above $4 may prompt heightened selling pressure, especially when broader market conditions worsen or there’s a loss of confidence in Polkadot’s long-term prospects.

Additionally, a move below this critical support would raise the probability of a retest of all-time lows, which would be a significant bearish development for the token. In this scenario, patience and strategic re-entry points would become key factors for short and long-term holders.