Bitcoin price is pressing closer to $70K again. That move alone has pulled attention back to the broader crypto market. Yet as BTC climbs, another major name has started to stand out. Hedera and its native token HBAR have quietly posted a strong move of their own.
HBAR price jumped over 12% yesterday to trade near $0.105. That move came as BTC tested the upper $60K range. The timing matters. Strength in large caps during a Bitcoin advance often reveals where capital may rotate next.
Crypto analyst Bmendo highlighted this dynamic in a recent breakdown. He noted that HBAR has now attempted to break out of a descending channel for the fourth time. This time, price action appears to be holding above prior resistance instead of rejecting sharply.
HBAR price has been compressing under a descending structure for months. Each attempt higher previously met resistance. The latest push occurred as Bitcoin price regained upward momentum.
🚨 $HBAR Just Pumped 9%+ to $0.105 – The Hashgraph Beast Is Waking Up ⚡️
— Bmendo (@Bmendo_X) February 26, 2026
While BTC tests $69k, $HBAR is leading the charge with a solid breakout attempt from that descending channel. Fourth time pushing, and this one's holding strong—no rejection yet. Bull flag confirmed,… pic.twitter.com/qMlKh2kZFp
Bmendo explained that repeated pressure on resistance levels can weaken supply over time. If sellers fail to force price lower after multiple tests, the balance can tilt toward a breakout. BTC strength often provides the backdrop, yet relative performance becomes the key signal.
This recent move placed HBAR among the stronger performers during Bitcoin’s approach to $70K. That relative outperformance is not typical for weaker altcoins during early BTC expansions.
ETF Custody And Supply Lockups Add Pressure To HBAR Float
Beyond technical structure, Bmendo pointed to a supply dynamic that could influence HBAR price in the coming months. The Canary Capital HBAR spot ETF, trading under ticker HBR, is already live. Public disclosures show more than 1.3% of total HBAR supply held in custody.
Hedera has a fixed cap of 50 billion tokens. When ETF products accumulate HBAR, those tokens move into regulated custody structures. That reduces available float on exchanges.
There are also more than 15 additional HBAR ETF filings awaiting regulatory decisions. Firms such as Grayscale Investments and Bitwise Asset Management have filed products tied to HBAR. If approvals occur, incremental demand could meet a gradually tightening supply base.
Supply mechanics do not guarantee upside. They do, however, change how price discovery unfolds when demand accelerates.
🚨 $HBAR ETF Wave Is Here: One Spot ETF LIVE, 15+ Pending – Supply Is About to Get Crushed ⚡️
— Bmendo (@Bmendo_X) February 25, 2026
The Canary Capital HBAR Spot ETF (ticker: HBR) is already trading and quietly locking up over 1.3% of total HBAR supply in custody — that’s hundreds of millions of tokens permanently… pic.twitter.com/ApwlZQkdNe
Hedera Fundamentals And Network Design Differentiate HBAR From Many Altcoins
Hedera operates on Hashgraph consensus rather than traditional blockchain design. The network advertises throughput above 10,000 transactions per second and fixed fees near $0.0001 per transaction. Its governing council includes enterprises such as Google, IBM, FedEx, and Dell.
Bmendo argues that enterprise governance and predictable fee structures can appeal to institutions seeking compliance clarity. Integration with Axelar also expands cross-chain liquidity channels. Exchange support upgrades, including EVM and HTS compatibility, widen access for traders and developers.
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Bitcoin price movement often sets the market tone. Hedera’s recent performance indicates that HBAR may not simply be following BTC. Structural pressure from ETF custody, enterprise positioning, and repeated breakout attempts create a setup that deserves attention.
HBAR price still trades far below prior cycle highs. Whether this breakout attempt holds will depend on broader market liquidity and sustained demand. Bitcoin nearing $70K captures headlines, yet Hedera’s positioning suggests another narrative may be developing beneath the surface.
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