Deep Dive
1. Exchange Delisting (Bearish Impact)
Overview: Gate announced HEGIC’s delisting on September 8, halting deposits immediately and suspending trading on September 15. The exchange accounts for ~$1.75M of HEGIC’s 24h volume (current total: $1.75M).
What this means: Delistings typically reduce liquidity, limit arbitrage opportunities, and spark panic selling. The 574% surge in HEGIC’s 24h volume suggests holders rushed to exit before/after the September 15 trading halt.
What to look out for: Whether other exchanges follow Gate’s delisting decision, which could exacerbate liquidity issues.
2. Buyback Price Anchor (Bearish Impact)
Overview: Gate’s post-delisting buyback program offers $0.007506 per HEGIC until October 6—87% below the current $0.0573 price.
What this means: The buyback acts as a psychological floor but also signals weak institutional confidence. Traders may front-run the buyback by selling above $0.0075 but below market rates, creating downward pressure.
3. Technical Resistance (Mixed Impact)
Overview: HEGIC failed to hold the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level ($0.07103) after a 45.59% 7-day rally. The RSI-14 (58.59) shows neutral momentum, but the MACD histogram (+0.00368) hints at short-term bullish divergence.
What this means: Technical traders likely sold near the $0.071 resistance, accelerating the drop. The MACD’s bullish signal conflicts with delisting fears, creating volatility.
Conclusion
HEGIC’s sharp decline reflects panic selling from Gate’s delisting, amplified by technical resistance and a low buyback anchor. While the MACD suggests potential short-term rebounds, liquidity risks and market sentiment dominate.
Key watch: Can HEGIC hold the 50-day SMA ($0.0518) to avoid a deeper drop toward Gate’s $0.0075 buyback level?