Deep Dive
1. Upbit Hack Impact (Bearish)
Overview:
On November 27, 2025, Upbit suffered a $36M breach targeting Solana-based assets like PYTH. The exchange suspended Solana withdrawals and moved assets to cold storage, but the incident eroded confidence in PYTH’s liquidity and security.
What this means:
- Direct Exposure: PYTH was among tokens drained from Upbit’s hot wallets (U.Today).
- Liquidity Shock: Suspended withdrawals likely forced short-term holders to sell PYTH on other platforms, exacerbating downward pressure.
What to watch:
- Recovery of stolen funds and Upbit’s compensation timeline.
2. Technical Weakness (Bearish)
Overview:
PYTH broke below its 7-day SMA ($0.0765) and 30-day SMA ($0.0891), confirming a bearish trend. Key indicators:
- RSI 7-day: 29.71 (oversold but no reversal signal).
- MACD: Negative momentum (-0.008 vs. signal line -0.0085).
What this means:
Sustained selling overwhelmed near-term support at $0.0711 (recent swing low). The next critical level is the 2025 low of $0.0668, which could trigger stop-loss cascades if broken.
3. Macro Crypto Sentiment (Bearish)
Overview:
The crypto Fear & Greed Index hit “Fear” (20/100), while Bitcoin dominance rose to 58.65%, signaling capital rotation away from altcoins like PYTH.
What this means:
- Risk-Off Dominance: Investors favored BTC amid market uncertainty, starving alts of liquidity.
- PYTH vs. Market: PYTH’s 24h drop (-11.69%) outpaced the total crypto market (-5.08%), highlighting coin-specific risks.
Conclusion
PYTH’s slump reflects a perfect storm of exchange-driven panic, technical breakdowns, and macro risk aversion. While the RSI suggests a potential bounce, sentiment recovery hinges on Upbit’s crisis management and broader market stabilization.
Key watch: Can PYTH hold $0.0668 support, or will forced selling push it to new yearly lows?