DCR, while maintaining its long-term uptrend, is stabilizing at the $24.23 level with a slight 0.94% decline on a weekly basis. While the market structure maintains accumulation phase characteristics, the $22.48 support confluence and BTC correlation will play a critical role.
DCR in the Weekly Market Summary
DCR spent the last week in the $23.70 – $25.75 range and closed the week with a 0.94% decline at $24.23. Volume profile remained modest at $898,846, carrying accumulation signals for position traders. Primary trend confirmed as uptrend, RSI 59.28 shows neutral-bullish momentum. MACD histogram positive, positioned above short-term EMA20 ($22.22). However, trend filter gives bearish signal and $33.35 resistance is prominent. In the big picture, DCR is progressing in the accumulation phase of the market cycle; in macro context, BTC downtrend requires a cautious approach for altcoins. This week, critical support tests should be monitored for DCR detailed spot analysis.
Trend Structure and Market Phases
Long-Term Trend Analysis
Long-term trend structure points to a clear uptrend on higher timeframes (1W/1M). Market structure solidified with higher highs and higher lows; accumulation base formed around $22 before the last peak. Trend remains intact as long as $22.4850 major support (score 63/100) is not broken. Despite bearish trend filter, moving averages show bullish alignment (price above EMA20). In market cycle context, DCR preserves momentum from the 2025 year-end rally, but BTC dominance increase may delay long-term targets to $45 (score 28). From a portfolio manager perspective, this uptrend offers attractive R/R for positions.
Accumulation/Distribution Analysis
Accumulation phase characteristics dominate: Weekly range contraction ($23.70-$25.75) supported by low volume, signaling smart money accumulation. No emerging distribution patterns; on the contrary, rejection at $25.9718 resistance (score 75/100) remained weak. Volume profile POC stabilized around $24, confirming base building. If we hold above $22.48, we can expect a markup phase consistent with Wyckoff accumulation schematics. Conversely, if $25.97 breaks with volume increase, distribution risk decreases. Reviewing DCR futures market data, open interest stable, long/short ratio slightly bullish.
Multi-Timeframe Confluence
Daily Chart View
On the daily chart, price consolidates below $25.97 resistance while showing 1 support/2 resistance breakdown on 1D timeframe. RSI 59 no divergence, MACD preserves bullish cross. Key confluence: EMA20 ($22.22) overlap with $22.4850 support acts as daily pivot. Market structure suggests short-term bounce potential, but upside limited without $25.97 breakout. Among 13 strong levels, $24.50 intermediate support on daily stands out.
Weekly Chart View
Weekly perspective shows symmetrical triangle formation with 3S/3R balance. Price holding near weekly EMA50 at $24; this level is inflection point for trend filter. Weekly candles doji-like, reflecting indecision. Confluence across timeframes: $22.48 (1W support) overlaps with 3D supports, strengthening bullish bias. Upside weekly resistance $33.2382 (score 62), breakout opens $45 target.
Critical Decision Points
Key inflection points: Major support $22.4850 (63/100) – break here opens downside cascade to $5.8351 (score 22), invalidating uptrend. Primary resistance $25.9718 (75/100), followed by $33.2382. These levels carry multi-TF confluence; close above $25.97 confirms bullish continuation. Volume spikes and BTC movements will define these points. Monitor these levels for DCR and other analyses.
Weekly Strategy Suggestion
In Bullish Case
Bullish scenario: Activate long positions on $25.97 breakout, initial target $33.23, extended $45. Stop-loss below $22.48, R/R 1:4+. Scale-in with accumulation confirmation, await weekly close $26+. Confluence increases if BTC breaks $71k resistance.
In Bearish Case
Bearish scenario: Activate shorts if $22.48 invalidated, target $5.83 (extreme, take partial profits). However, due to primary uptrend, use tight stop at $23. Await distribution signal (high volume drop); aggressive if BTC downtrend triggers.
Bitcoin Correlation
DCR highly correlated with BTC (typical altcoin behavior); if BTC fails to hold above $70k ($68.861 support critical), risk of DCR testing $22.48 increases. If BTC breaks key resistances $71.248/$75k, DCR upside accelerates to $33+. BTC Supertrend bearish and rising dominance signal caution for altcoins; hedge DCR positions below BTC $65k. BTC downtrend continuation deepens DCR accumulation.
Conclusion: Important Points for Next Week
To watch next week: $22.48 support hold, $25.97 breakout, BTC $68.8k reaction, and volume profile. If trend remains intact, accumulation continues; breakouts clarify directional bias. Position traders stay R/R focused, prioritize macro BTC dominance.
This analysis uses the market views and methodology of Chief Analyst Devrim Cacal.