Deep Dive
1. Technical Pullback (25 August 2025)
Overview:
RSR dropped 3.91% to $0.117 on August 25, aligning with broader DeFi weakness. Technical indicators show a bearish MACD crossover and RSI at 45 (neutral), though Bollinger Bands suggest volatility near $0.11 support. Analysts note parallels to Chainlink’s 4.2% dip, with potential for a rebound to $0.13 if trading volume surpasses $50M.
What this means:
This is neutral for RSR, reflecting sector-wide pressures rather than protocol-specific issues. The $0.105 support level (200-day MA) is critical – a hold could signal accumulation, while a breakdown may extend losses.
(Weex)
2. Coinbase DEX Integration (8 August 2025)
Overview:
Reserve Protocol joined Coinbase’s Retail DEX launch on Base, enabling users to track stablecoin trends via decentralized tokenized funds (DTFs). This integration followed RSR’s May 2025 listing on Coinbase Germany.
What this means:
This is bullish for adoption, exposing RSR to Coinbase’s 108M verified users. The move aligns with Reserve’s focus on practical DeFi tools, though impact depends on DTF adoption rates.
(Reserve Protocol)
3. EXMO Listing (30 July 2025)
Overview:
RSR was listed on EXMO with a USDT pair and included in a DeGov bundle (AAVE, ENA, CRV). The exchange highlighted RSR’s role in governing overcollateralized stablecoins.
What this means:
Neutral short-term but strategically positive, expanding RSR’s reach into European markets (excluding EEA). Liquidity improved, with EXMO’s 24h RSR volume at ~$490M post-listing.
(EXMO)
Conclusion
RSR faces mixed signals: technical headwinds offset by infrastructure growth. Watch the $0.105 support and DTF adoption metrics. With token burns ongoing (1.28M RSR burned in May) and regulatory shifts like Trump’s pro-crypto 401(k) policy, could RSR’s stablecoin utilities gain institutional traction? How will MiCA’s stablecoin rules impact Reserve’s European strategy?