VIRTUAL Technical Analysis February 18, 2026: RSI MACD Momentum

Despite the VIRTUAL price being under downtrend pressure at the $0.62 level, the MACD histogram indicates bullish momentum with positive values; RSI at 44.15 is moving in the neutral zone, supporting a possible divergence signal.

Trend Status and Momentum Analysis

VIRTUAL's current trend status is clearly manifesting as a downtrend. On the daily chart, the price closed at the $0.62 level in the lower band of the daily range ($0.62 - $0.66), with a 24-hour change of -5.68% confirming selling pressure. Volume occurred at a medium level of 57.62 million$, indicating that the downtrend has volume confirmation but no oversold volume. The most notable point in terms of momentum is that MACD is in a bullish configuration despite the price decline. This implies that momentum carries recovery potential before weakening. The Supertrend indicator gives a bearish signal and positions the $0.84 level as resistance. In short-term trend strength measurements, failure to stay above EMA20 ($0.65) reinforces bearish short-term pressure. Multi-timeframe (MTF) confluence detects a total of 13 strong levels on 1D, 3D, and 1W charts: 1 support/2 resistances on 1D, 2S/2R on 3D, 2S/4R distribution on 1W, presenting a picture dominated by resistances. This shows that momentum is under downward pressure but offers a more balanced risk with bullish targets ($1.0903, score 31) compared to low-probability bearish targets ($0.1816, score 22). Overall momentum analysis indicates that trend strength is weakening but sufficient confirmation for reversal has not yet been achieved.

RSI Indicator: Buy or Sell?

RSI Divergence Analysis

RSI (14) is currently positioned at 44.15 in the neutral zone, triggering neither overbought (70+) nor oversold (30-) conditions. However, during the recent price decline (from $0.66 to $0.62), RSI forming relatively higher lows highlights a regular bullish divergence signal. This divergence forms as the price makes a lower low while momentum (RSI) makes a higher low, signaling weakening of the downtrend. This pattern is particularly prominent on the 1D chart, with a similar structure observed on the 3D timeframe. Hidden bullish divergence has not yet formed, as the trend remains downward. This divergence indicates that selling momentum is nearing exhaustion and we should wait for RSI to break above the 50 level for a potential bounce. If supported by volume, this signal strengthens; with the current 57M volume remaining neutral, a cautious approach is required.

Overbought/Oversold Regions

RSI at 44.15 is distant from oversold (30), leaving room for additional selling pressure. However, staying in the neutral zone implies that momentum is stabilizing and preparing for a sudden move. Looking at historical data, when VIRTUAL's RSI is stuck in the 40-50 band, it typically determines direction after consolidation. The current position does not give a sell signal, but a drop below 40 would increase bearish momentum. Conversely, a crossover above 50 would open bullish potential.

MACD Signals and Histogram Dynamics

MACD is providing the strongest momentum signal: The histogram is exhibiting bullish status with positive values. The signal line crossover has occurred bullishly, and histogram bars are trending toward expansion, confirming upward acceleration of momentum. Despite the price's -5.68% decline, this positive MACD structure forms a classic bullish divergence. The histogram remaining above the zero line shows that short-term momentum is still buy-oriented. On the 1D chart, the MACD line has crossed above the signal, with a similar configuration on 3D. However, in the overall downtrend, volume confirmation of this signal is critical; if 57M volume is insufficient, there is a risk of a false signal. Expansion of the histogram in future bars would confirm reversal.

EMA Systems and Trend Strength

Short-Term EMAs

The price is trading below EMA20 ($0.65), confirming the short-term bearish trend. In the EMA ribbon, short-term lines (EMA9, EMA20) are downward sloping and compressed, indicating weak trend strength. The price breaking above EMA20 would be the first test for momentum; failure would increase pressure toward the 0.5287 support.

Medium/Long-Term EMA Supports

Medium-term EMA50 and EMA100 levels support the $0.6455-$0.6996 resistance band. Long-term EMA200 provides support further down (around 0.55). Ribbon dynamics show a bearish squeeze in the medium term but contradict the bullish MACD. In trend strength measurement, the downward slope of the EMAs preserves the downtrend, but divergences signal weakness.

Bitcoin Correlation

Bitcoin is experiencing a downtrend at the $66,169 level with a -2.66% decline, Supertrend bearish. BTC's main supports are $64,806, $60,000, and $47,080; resistances are $67,973, $71,135, $78,223. Increasing BTC dominance creates pressure on altcoins, with tokens like VIRTUAL highly correlated to BTC movements (around 0.85). If BTC breaks below 64k, VIRTUAL's 0.5287 support will be tested; conversely, if BTC reaches 68k+, bullish opportunities may open for VIRTUAL Spot Analysis and Futures Analysis. BTC's bearish Supertrend is limiting altcoin momentum; caution is advised.

Momentum Result and Expectations

In momentum confluence, RSI bullish divergence + MACD positive histogram takes precedence, balanced by EMA bearish short-term. Volume is neutral, MTF resistance-heavy. Expectations: Short-term, if $0.6455 resistance breaks, bullish target $1.0903; otherwise, descent to $0.5287 support. Trend strength is weak; for reversal, await RSI 50+ and MACD histogram expansion. Market is volatile, confirmation required.