Worldcoin (WLD) staged a 4.56% price recovery in the past 24 hours, but traders are calling the move a dead cat bounce — a short-lived rally that masks continued weakness. The token is expected to test resistance near $0.27 within the next two days before turning sharply lower, with a drop to $0.20 support predicted by the end of the month.
Smart money vs. retail: who is buying?
Data from on-chain wallets shows that so-called smart money — institutional or well-capitalized traders — has remained net buyers during the recent slide. In contrast, retail traders appear to be trapped, having bought into earlier dips that failed to hold. The divergence suggests larger players are accumulating while smaller holders are left holding positions that are now underwater.
Why the $0.27 resistance matters
The $0.27 level has acted as a pivot point over the past week. A failed breakout there would confirm the dead cat bounce narrative and open the path toward $0.20. A move below $0.20 would mark a new low for the token in the current cycle. Market participants are watching volume closely: a low-volume rally into resistance would reinforce the bearish outlook.
What happens next
All eyes are on the 48-hour window. If WLD cannot close above $0.27 with conviction, the expected slide to $0.20 becomes the base case by month-end. No official statements from the Worldcoin Foundation or related parties have been issued regarding the price action. The token remains subject to the broader crypto market sentiment and the ongoing scrutiny of regulators in several jurisdictions.
