SPS Market Analysis Feb 21 – 27 2025 | Splinterlands #419

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The crypto markets have been anything but calm this week, with Bitcoin sliding below $80,000, bringing the rest of the crypto market with it into the streets of bloodshed. BTC, ETH and XRP have fallen almost 10% in the past week. The sell-off stems from a mix of macro-political events -- Trump's tariff threats on Canada and Mexico, a dip in US consumer confidence and the massive $1.4 billion hack at Bybit. Many crypto investors hoped that the crypto President (Trump) would do something, like progress on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, to provide hope. If US regulations clear the path, we see this become a reality, but the market action over the past week is not positive.

The overarching sentiment remains cautious with cryptos' correlation to TradFi markets. Altcoins are also feeling the pressure and as February ends, SPS is at a crossroads last week it was showing strength, but the past week it has not been able to sustain that bullish momentum. Let us dive into the numbers.

SPS Weekly Performance Overview

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SPS's performance is tied closely to BTC and ETH, both under pressure from Trump's tariff plans, regulatory uncertainty, and the Bybit hack. Altcoin strengths, hint at potential outperformance for solid projects like SPS if BTC stabilizes. However, macro headwinds and the lack of volume suggest caution for now.

Current Price: $0.006255
7-Day Price Change: -12.9%
Trading Volume: $81,232 (24-hour average)
Market Cap: $3.30 million

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Market Analysis -- Trends

The bears are back and SPS was not able to escape it the past week. The token's 12.9% drop over seven days signals a clear breakdown from its tight range, falling from $0.00739184 on February 22 to $0.006255 by February 27. This correlates with the broader crypto market struggles, with SPS unable to hold above key resistance levels. The sharp decline is likely fuelled by BTC crashing below $80k and the macro uncertainties mentioned above.

Market Analysis -- Volume and Liquidity

Trading volume has declined, averaging $81,232 over the past 24 hours, down from last week's high of $142,269 on February 22. While SPS is still showing some buying interest, the drop in volume indicates waning momentum and lower liquidity. The Bybit hack fallout and BTC crashing below $80k are probably fuelling this. However, just the presence of volume and liquidity at these price levels suggests that SPS still has an audience.

Market Analysis -- Key Support & Resistance Levels

SPS is testing critical support at $0.0062 as of the close of February 27. If this holds, it could prevent a dropping towards $0.006, a psychological and technical floor noted in last week's review. Within the $0.006 - $0.007 range, the key resistance level at $0.0068 is next on the horizon.

Concluding Thoughts

SPS is in a tough spot this week, mirroring the broader crypto market's bearish turn. The 12.9% drop and range breakdown signal weakness, but support at $0.0062 may prove pivotal. SPS reliance on a bounce back would require BTC to reclaim $80k-$85k levels and stronger volumes to push SPS above $0.0068 resistance levels. If support fails, a breakdown to $0.006 will be next. For now, the trend leans bearish, but SPS's correlation with major cryptos and its strong ecosystem may lead to a potential recovery if macro-political conditions improve.

Will SPS hold the line, or will it succumb to the market's downward pressure?