Polkadot price to dip before DOT’s next leg up

Polkadot price seems to be at a local top, suggesting that a reversal is likely around the corner. This retracement will be a necessary prerequisite for bulls to recuperate and kick-start a new up-leg. DOT could flip bearish, however, if the sellers take control, triggering a steep correction.

Polkadot price needs a break

Polkadot price rose 35% from January 31 to February 8, setting up a swing high at $23.19. This upswing, unfortunately, pierced the weekly supply zone, ranging from $22.37 to $28.47, absorbing the buying pressure, and slowing its advance.

As investors continue to book profits, there is a good chance DOT will retrace to the immediate support level at $17.71 after a 17% downswing. Therefore, interested individuals could enter a short position from the current level - $21.35 to capitalize on the down move to $17.71.

Market participants can book profits at the $17.71 support level, where buyers are likely to accumulate DOT at a discount. Alternatively, investors can wait to enter a long position at $17.71 and book profits at $22.37 and the weekly resistance barrier at $24.18. 

Either way, the incoming downswing is an excellent opportunity for both buyers and sellers.

DOT/USDT 1-day chart

On the other hand, if the Polkadot price preemptively pushes higher and produces a daily candlestick close above $24.18, it will invalidate the short idea explained above. This development would hint that DOT buyers are willing to push the altcoin higher. 

Only a daily candlestick close above $28.68 will suggest the start of a mid-term bullish outlook. In this case, Polkadot price could make a run at the $31.33 hurdle.