ATOM Drops 6% Amid Security Concerns Tied to North Korea

ATOM's price fell 6% following links to a North Korean contributor to its development, prompting heightened security measures and cautious trading.

Jamie Bennett
Crypto Analyst
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ATOM Drops 6% Amid Security Concerns Tied to North Korea
The cryptocurrency ATOM has seen a significant decline of 6% recently, currently trading at $4.086. This drop follows the revelation of a North Korean developer's involvement in the Cosmos ecosystem between 2022 and 2024. In response, major exchanges have initiated enhanced security protocols. During a sharp sell-off on June 16th between 22:00 and 23:00, ATOM experienced a major volume spike of over 1.4 million, establishing a resistance level at $4.29. Meanwhile, support has formed around $4.06 to $4.07, with indications that there might be stabilization as trading volumes rise. The overall market momentum, however, remains bearish, with lower highs appearing across various timeframes. Shortly after the sell-off, a brief recovery peaked at $4.096, but the hourly close suggests ATOM is still navigating challenges at the support level.

Analysis

Market Sentiment

30% Bullish
Bearish Neutral Bullish

News Impact

8/10

Credibility: 8/10

Trading Recommendation

ATOM
ATOM
SELL

Entry Price

$0

Confidence

50%

Stop Loss

$3.9

Take Profit

$4.2 - $4.4

Given the bearish momentum and security concerns surrounding ATOM, it's best to refrain from buying but set a stop loss for any potential entering position near support levels.