Deep Dive
1. Technical Rebound (Bullish Impact)
Overview: XCN’s price stabilized near the critical $0.011 support level, with the MACD histogram turning positive (+0.0000657) for the first time in weeks, signaling a potential trend reversal. The RSI (47.8) remains neutral, avoiding overbought conditions.
What this means: The bullish MACD crossover suggests short-term momentum is shifting upward. Traders may interpret this as a buy signal, especially with XCN trading above its 7-day SMA ($0.0111). However, resistance looms at the 23.6% Fibonacci level ($0.01257).
What to watch: A sustained close above $0.0115 could confirm the breakout, while failure to hold $0.011 might trigger a retest of the July low ($0.0102).
2. Smart Wallet Adoption (Mixed Impact)
Overview: The August 19 launch of Onyx’s multichain Smart Wallet initially drove a 9.4% price surge. While adoption metrics aren’t public, OnyxDAO reports ongoing infrastructure updates, including Apple/Google Play integrations.
What this means: Reduced gas fees and cross-chain functionality (Ethereum/BNB Chain/Base) could improve XCN’s utility, but wallet downloads ≠ active usage. The 24h trading volume ($15M) remains 80% below August’s peak, suggesting tempered enthusiasm.
3. Staking Incentives (Bullish Impact)
Overview: The July activation of Onyx Points – offering a 40% APR boost for XCN stakers – continues to lock up supply. Over 1,300 addresses have received ETH gas refunds through the program (OnyxDAO).
What this means: Staking reduces circulating supply (35.3B XCN), creating upward pressure. However, derivatives traders remain skeptical, with open interest down 14% month-over-month.
Conclusion
XCN’s modest gain reflects technical recovery and delayed effects of August’s Smart Wallet launch, counterbalanced by lukewarm volume. The MACD turnaround offers cautious optimism, but sustained growth likely requires fresh utility milestones.
Key watch: Can OnyxDAO’s Q4 roadmap (including Goliath testnet) reignite retail interest? Monitor trading volume spikes above $25M for confirmation.