Polkadot price was the top laggard large-cap cryptocurrency in 2024, but a rare chart pattern points to a strong rebound in 2025.
Polkdaot (DOT) retreated by over 15% this year, while other top coins like Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Binance Coin (BNB) soared to their all-time highs.
The coin’s underperformance occurred even as its network saw successful ecosystem launches. For instance, Hydration, a leading decentralized exchange within the Polkadot ecosystem, handled a record-high volume of over $124 million in December.
Polkadot’s NFL Rivals, a digital collectible card game, has gained traction among NFT traders. Meanwhile, Bifrost, a liquid staking network in Polkadot, accumulated over $15.1 million in assets, while Moonwell, a lending protocol, has nearly $200 million in total value locked.
On-chain data also shows that the number of transactions on Polkadot has continued to rise, hitting a record high this week.
According to The Block, Polkadot saw 8.52 million transfers in December, slightly down from 9.11 million in November. However, transfers in the fourth quarter reached an all-time high, signaling robust activity on the network. Similar growth was observed in the relay chain, where both active addresses and transfers increased.
Polkadot also offers one of the highest staking yields among major cryptocurrencies, with a yield of 12% and a staking ratio of 25.13%. These strong fundamentals may support a price rebound in the coming months.
Polkadot price has formed a falling wedge
The daily chart indicates that DOT price has pulled back over the past few weeks, falling from this month’s high of $11.70 to the current $6.8.
Polkadot has remained above the 100-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages, signaling positivity. It has also formed a cup and handle chart pattern, with the ongoing retreat representing the handle.
Additionally, a falling wedge pattern, a well-known bullish reversal indicator, has emerged. As the two lines of the wedge approach their confluence, the price is likely to experience a bullish breakout. This could propel DOT to the year-to-date high of $11.68, approximately 72% above its current level.
