Hedera’s native token HBAR is turning heads again. On July 6, the token jumped more than 3.4% amid growing excitement over a potential ETF approval and a surge in network activity.
For crypto watchers, this isn’t just another spike — this feels different. Strong fundamentals, technical tailwinds, and the looming SEC decision on a spot ETF have the market buzzing.
A Wave of Optimism Lifts HBAR to Monthly Highs
HBAR’s price climb isn’t happening in a vacuum. It moved from $0.1549 to $0.1596 in just 24 hours — a jump of over 3.47%. That’s its highest daily close in over a month.
What’s pushing the price? Mostly one thing: anticipation.
Traders are speculating that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally greenlight the first-ever HBAR-backed spot ETF. With the decision deadline just hours away, that speculation has real fuel behind it.
The ETF in question is the Canary HBAR ETF, proposed by Canary Capital Group. The fund would be backed by heavyweights BitGo and Coinbase Custody. It plans to use the CoinDesk Hedera USD Index as its official pricing benchmark.
And one more: So is the market.
Technical Setup Points to a Breakout… If Bulls Hold Ground
This recent HBAR price move isn’t just about hope. There’s structure here — and a pattern that technical analysts are keeping a close eye on.
Trader “Steph is Crypto” posted a breakout chart on X, pointing to a bullish pennant formation on the weekly timeframe. For those who aren’t chart junkies: this is a classic pattern where price consolidates in a triangle before a sharp move higher.
And here’s what makes it more interesting:
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HBAR just closed above a key resistance level.
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The MACD — a momentum indicator — flipped positive to +0.0021.
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HBAR is hovering near the upper Bollinger Band at $0.16176.
That resistance at $0.17? It’s critical. It’s tied to both Fibonacci levels and past rejections. If HBAR breaks above it, traders expect a fast move toward $0.20.
It’s not guaranteed. Nothing in crypto ever is. But the setup looks solid — especially with the ETF decision looming.
Hedera’s DeFi Numbers Are Quietly Booming
While all eyes are on price action, Hedera’s ecosystem has been quietly picking up steam. In the last 7 days, the stablecoin market cap on the network jumped by $12.6 million — that’s an 11.09% increase, according to DeFiLlama.
Hedera now hosts over $126 million in stablecoins. And USDC owns nearly all of that pie with a 99.8% market share.
That growth isn’t just a stat to throw around. It says people are using the network more — particularly in DeFi and payments. And when more people use the chain, the value of the underlying token — HBAR — gets a lift too.
Why the ETF Decision Could Be a Major Market Mover
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the SEC.
The agency is reviewing the Canary HBAR ETF proposal, with a final decision due July 7, 2025. That’s… basically now. And that’s why traders are so fired up.
Analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas — both from Bloomberg — currently give it 90% odds of approval by year-end. But if the approval comes now, those gains may arrive early.
Why does this ETF matter? Because unlike futures-based funds, it would directly hold HBAR. That opens the door for traditional finance to invest in the token through regulated means.
Let’s put it simply:
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Spot ETFs bring legitimacy.
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Legitimacy brings money.
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Money brings price movement.
This is the formula we saw play out with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals earlier this year. HBAR holders are hoping for the same.
Resistance, Retracement, and the $0.20 Question
So how high could HBAR go if everything clicks?
Right now, bulls are targeting $0.17. It’s a short-term resistance that has held since May. But if HBAR can smash through that, the next major target is $0.20 — and some even see $0.23 to $0.25 as a possible upper range in the short-term.
Here’s how it breaks down:
| Price Level | Significance |
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| $0.1545 | Pivot point, key support |
| $0.1596 | Current market price (July 6 close) |
| $0.16176 | Upper Bollinger Band |
| $0.17 | Immediate resistance |
| $0.20 | Psychological round number, next target |
| $0.23–$0.25 | Potential breakout zone if ETF approved |
Market Sentiment: Cautious Optimism with a Bullish Lean
HBAR’s sentiment right now? Bullish, but careful.
Crypto’s been burned by ETF hype before. Just ask XRP holders or the many ETH maxis who waited months for news that got pushed back again and again.
But this time, the setup feels different. Price is climbing on actual volume. The ecosystem’s growing. Big names are involved.
Still, there’s one giant “if” looming over all of it.
Approval.
Until the SEC speaks, the market will keep holding its breath.
