Quant (QNT) is pushing toward $80, testing a breakout above a long-standing trendline that has capped gains for weeks. A daily close above that level could open the door to $100 and beyond, as whale and retail demand both show signs of strengthening.
The $80 hurdle and what comes after
QNT is trading near $78, just below the key resistance at $80. A daily close above that mark would confirm the breakout and set up a potential rally toward the next major target: the 127.2% Fibonacci extension level at $101.14. That would mean roughly another 30% upside from current prices. But first, the token needs to hold above $80 — something it hasn't managed in months.
On the way up, traders are watching other resistance levels: the swing high near $88.30 and then the Fib target at $101.14. If the rally stalls, QNT has support at the 50-day EMA of $72.03, with further floors at $68.79, $67.86, and $66.86.
Whale and retail demand both picking up
The recovery isn't just from one group. Data shows increased average order size in the leverage market — that's typically a sign of larger players, often whales, placing bigger bets. At the same time, cumulative volume difference (CVD) is showing buy dominance, meaning retail buying pressure is also strong.
Together, those signals suggest a broad-based demand increase. That kind of alignment can give a rally more staying power than if just one cohort is pushing prices up.
Futures open interest climbs
Open interest in QNT futures has jumped to $17.61 million, up from $16.96 million on May 1. That's still below the September peak of $38.27 million, so there's room for more capital to flow in. Rising open interest, when paired with rising prices, usually indicates new money entering the market rather than just positional shuffling.
If open interest continues to grow as QNT approaches $80, that would add conviction to the breakout thesis.
Technical indicators turn bullish
The charts are flashing green across the board. QNT sits above the 200-day EMA of $77.52 — a classic long-term bull market signal. The MACD is positive, and the Relative Strength Index is near 64, still well below overbought territory. That gives the rally room to run before any exhaustion sets in.
The key now is whether QNT can close above $80 in the coming sessions. That single candle will tell traders whether the trendline break is real or just another fakeout. The next few days matter.
