Worldcoin is at a critical juncture following its explosive September rally, which has since fizzled out.

The token, which spiked above $2.40 earlier this month, has since entered a prolonged correction and is now consolidating near the $1.30 level. Traders are weighing fading speculative demand, muted liquidity flows, and bearish technical signals to determine whether the asset has the strength to mount a recovery or if more downside lies ahead.

Speculative Demand Fades as Price Consolidates

In a recent chart, signs of weakening momentum appeared not long after WLD topped above $2.40. As the price declined, the 4-hour chart began to show a pattern of lower highs, signaling that sellers were steadily regaining control. Despite brief relief rallies, the broader market structure has remained bearish, keeping the token pinned closer to local support levels.

Source: Open Interest

Open Interest (OI) data adds weight to this picture. During the rally, OI surged sharply, reflecting a strong influx of leveraged long positions and speculative bets on further gains. Yet, as soon as the rally topped out, OI began to unwind in tandem with price. This suggests that many of those long positions were liquidated, and speculative appetite has cooled dramatically.

Currently, aggregated OI stands at roughly $303 million, well below the levels recorded during September’s highs. This indicates that traders are adopting a more defensive stance, deploying less leverage and waiting for stronger signals before committing fresh capital. Without a meaningful recovery in OI and trading volume, it will be difficult for the coin to establish lasting bullish traction.

Market Metrics Highlight Fragile Recovery Signs

According to BraveNewCoin, Worldcoin is trading at $1.31, marking a 4.80% gain in the past 24 hours. The token’s market capitalization stands at $2.76 billion, supported by a daily trading volume of $161.8 million.

Source: BraveNewCoin

Despite the broader correction, this short-term gain hints that some bargain hunters may be stepping in at lower levels. The fact that the token has managed to post positive daily performance suggests that support near the $1.20–$1.25 zone is attracting buyers.

Technical Signals Warn of Persistent Bearish Pressure

The TradingView daily chart reinforces the cautious outlook. WLD is currently trading well below the Bollinger Band basis at $1.48, keeping it closer to the lower band at $1.15. Historically, when a token trades near or below the lower band, it reflects persistent selling momentum and bearish dominance.

Source: TradingView

Adding to the bearish tone, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) sits at -0.22, indicating capital outflows far exceed inflows. This negative reading suggests that buyers remain hesitant and that selling pressure continues to outweigh accumulation.

Key levels now define the short-term roadmap. Support at $1.15 is critical — a breakdown below could push the coin toward the $1.00 psychological level. On the flip side, the token faces strong resistance around $1.48. Only a decisive close above this level would open the door for a test of higher ranges between $1.60 and $1.80.