HBAR jumps to $0.12 as ETF flows enter and corporate interest resumes bullish momentum.
Hedera (HBAR) was among the standout performers on the day, breaking above the key $0.12 resistance level. With a price increase of more than 10% in the last 24 hours, the altcoin ranks among the top 100 earners. Bulls may rally on factors such as growing confidence in Hedera's enterprise-level network.
Hedera has entered the new year on a strong footing, with HBAR posting strong gains to touch multi-week highs of $0.12.
This comes after consolidating below $0.11 since breaking below the $0.12 threshold in mid-December.
Per trading data, Hedera's daily volume has risen to over $166 million, a 38 percent increase over the past 24 hours.
Analysts attribute the rally to a combination of factors, with HBR reporting the results.
Among them is the post-holiday broad market portfolio rebalancing and new risk appetite.
The underlying network of the crypto project continues to show strong activity with the help of corporate partnerships and real-world asset tokens.
What's next for HBAR pricing?
An intraday rise above $0.12 could encourage bulls, especially if risk assets reverse the bearish sentiment seen at the end of 2025.
Looking ahead, several potential triggers could drive HBAR further upward in 2026.
Growing interest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those focused on Hedera, has analysts bullish on many altcoins. Currently, spot HBAR ETFs are seeing small but steady returns.
According to SoSoValue data, the ETF's net assets of more than $50 million represent more than 1.1% of the token distribution supply.
Analysts speculate that additional ETF approvals or increased allocations could provide greater liquidity.
In this case, it means another regulated way for institutional investors to gain exposure to HBAR.
Beyond EFAs, Hedera is a key driver of enterprise adoption.
Institutional adoption was a major trend for 2025. For @Hedera, this has been a reality since its inception.
From institutional-level DeFi to verifiable AI and beyond – 2025 was a year of growth across the ecosystem pic.twitter.com/ggZ1BQNScb
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) December 31, 2025
The platform has shown high interest in real-world applications in finance, supply chain and tokenization by 2025.
Upcoming milestones, including the expansion of the governing body and improved developer tools, are expected to accelerate ecosystem growth.
HBAR price technical view
From a technical perspective, HBAR's recent breakout above long-term resistance indicates potential strength for further gains.
Bulls are showing signs of regaining control as charts indicate a double bottom in the $0.10-$0.11 range.
A key technical breakout from a multi-week consolidation pattern is one that buyers like. Initial price targets are around $0.13 above the lower line.
Hedera's daily chart also shows that the 50-day exponential moving average sits within this range.
If momentum continues, forecasts point to levels between $0.15 and $0.20 in the near term.
A broad market recovery and Hedera-specific developments will drive this upswing. In particular, memecoins, as shown by the 35% pump for Pepe, can lead to an early payment.
However, risks, including macroeconomic factors, could push bulls' advances. Key support levels include $0.10 and $0.079.
