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DOT Polkadot (DOT) is facing short-term downward pressure, and technical weakness is dragging down recovery.
Polkadot (DOT) has been under pressure again recently after technical weakness, and seller momentum has suppressed price recovery efforts. At the same time, increased developer engagement has injected optimism into the network's long-term prospects and potential bullish reversals.
Under short pressure, DOT faces key support.
As of press time, DOT reported US$0.8599, with a 24-hour trading volume of US$110.62 million, and a market value of US$1.46 billion. Despite recent fluctuations, market analysts are still closely watching whether DOT can hold key support levels to judge its resilience.
Cryptocurrency analyst Crypto With Gopal pointed out that during the 15-minute time frame, DOT encountered rejection after touching the upper boundary of an emerging triangular pattern, and selling activity intensified. A break below the support has caused market sentiment to turn short. If prices continue to test below the US$0.855 - 0.850 region, it may open up further downside and weaken previous expectations of a bullish target (approximately US$0.91).
Technical analysis shows that DOT is currently trading near the key support of US$0.855 - 0.850, and pressure is once again emerging. If it continues to fall below this region, it may mean a deeper correction; if it rebounds quickly, it is expected to reignite bullish sentiment and restore the previous consolidation range.
However, analysts also pointed out that if buyers can quickly organize a counterattack in the US$0.865 - 0.870 area, the short position may be challenged. Recovering this resistance level may push DOT back into the previous consolidation zone and drive back bullish sentiment.
Polkadot's network throughput surges with developer activity
According to recent BSCN data, Polkadot's network activity surged sharply on September 2, processing 4960 transactions in a single hour. Chainspect reported that network throughput soared nearly 150% to 0.06 transactions per second. This peak has become one of Polkadot's highest transaction rates so far in 2026.
Polkadot's rapidly growing ecosystem is reflected in its surge in developer engagement and web activity, as evidenced by significant improvements in transaction volume and throughput.
The significant increase in throughput is mainly due to Polkadot Products Devnet, a public test network launched in July through Paseo Testnet. The Devnet is managed by the Polkadot Community Foundation and allows developers to experiment with a variety of decentralized applications, including identity solutions, payments, storage, marketing, documentation, reviews, and NFT. The network currently hosts more than 200 indexed applications.
(Mini Dictionary: Polkadot Community Foundation-an organization committed to supporting the Polkadot ecosystem, driving network growth and development by providing resources, infrastructure, and community initiatives.)
Market participants are closely watching whether DOT bulls can recover the US$0.865 - 0.870 resistance range and successfully recover or push prices towards US$0.91. Short-term bearish sentiment may intensify if key support levels are not held, but increased developer activity provides support for the ecosystem's long-term prospects.
Key Data List
Latest DOT prices: US$0.8599; 24-hour trading volume: US$110.62 million; Network throughput: 0.06 TPS, an increase of 150% from the previous period; hourly trading volume: 4960 transactions (September 2, 2026, one of the highest during the year); key resistance: 0.865 - 0.870 US $(short-term); potential target: 0.91 US $(bullish scenario); support: 0.855 - 0.850 US $(short-term).
