AAVE Surges 24% in Explosive Rally, Breaking Key Resistance Levels

Institutional interest grows as AAVE establishes new support levels amid broader crypto market strength.

May 20, 2025 - 16:20

AAVE Surges 24% in Explosive Rally, Breaking Key Resistance Levels

AAVE's explosive rally broke through multiple resistance levels with increasing trading volume, particularly during the late-night hours when it surpassed the $250 psychological barrier.

The cryptocurrency has established support around $240 while consolidating above $263, suggesting potential for further upward movement as institutional interest grows amid broader market developments.

This performance comes as Bitcoin approaches new all-time highs and public companies continue increasing their cryptocurrency holdings, with firms like Strategy Corp planning to raise $84 billion for Bitcoin purchases.

Technical Analysis Highlights

Clear uptrend formation with higher lows and higher highs, breaking through multiple resistance levels with increasing volume, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.
Explosive price action between 23:00-02:00, with volume peaking at 232,392 units as AAVE broke through the $250 psychological barrier.
Support established around $240, with $267.656 serving as immediate resistance.
Consolidation behavior between $262.120 and $267.540 in the last hour, with notable volatility around 02:47.
Volume peaked during the 02:42 and 02:50 candles, suggesting institutional interest at these levels.
Higher low pattern formation since 03:19, with recent move from $263.566 to $264.776 at 03:27 indicating renewed buying pressure.
Price establishing a base above $263 before potentially challenging the $267.656 resistance level again.

External References

"Bitcoin impulse move toward new highs sets a fire under HYPE, ETH, XMR and AAVE", Cointelegraph, published May 19, 2025.
"Is Panama City Next? Mayor Teases Bitcoin Reserve After Diplomatic Exchange", Bitcoinist, published May 20, 2025.