DOT Support and Resistance Analysis: Critical Levels for January 20, 2026

DOT is currently trading at $1.97 and is in a weak position below key resistances. Lack of nearby support increases downward pressure, but liquidity hunt potential exists.

Current Price Position and Key Levels

Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.97 as of January 20, 2026, and stayed within the $1.96-$2.06 range with a %0.10 decline over the last 24 hours. The overall trend is downward; the price remains below EMA20 ($2.08) and RSI is at 44.06 in the neutral-bearish zone. The Supertrend indicator is giving a bearish signal and pointing to the $2.40 resistance. 12 strong levels were identified across multiple timeframes (MTF): 0 support/2 resistance on 1D, 2 support/2 resistance on 3D, 3 support/4 resistance on 1W. This confluence highlights the risk of further downside, as there is no strong support (score >=60). The price appears to be in a correction phase within the broader downtrend; the $2.00 psychological level was tested but rejected. Volume is low at $135.65M, indicating that big players are on the sidelines.

Support Levels: Buyer Zones

Primary Support

The primary support zone is positioned at $1.85-$1.90, but this level is weak (score <60). Why is it important? It functions as an order block on the 3D timeframe; there was high-volume buying here in October 2025, and the price recovered %15. It aligns with Fibonacci 0.618 retracement on the 1W chart and forms a low-volume liquidity pool. Historical tests: touched 3 times, strong bounce on 2 occasions. The current price of $1.97 is only %6 above, so it could be tested in the near term. Confluence: Overlaps with EMA50 (1D) at $1.88, POC (Point of Control) in volume profile. If it doesn't hold, downward momentum will accelerate.

Secondary Support and Stop Levels

Secondary support at $1.60-$1.65; a demand zone on the 1W timeframe and a strong liquidity area remaining from November 2025 lows. Even though the score is low, MTF confluence is strong: 3D swing low aligned with 1W Fibonacci 0.786. Historically 4 tests, %70 success rate. Stop level/invalidation: breakdown below $1.1416 (downside target, score 22). This level marks the bottom of the 2025 Q3 crash; a volume explosion is expected. Nearby stop below $1.96 daily low for liquidity sweep.

Resistance Levels: Seller Zones

Near-Term Resistances

Near-term resistance at $2.0267 (score 70/100); just above the last 24h high and confluence with EMA20 $2.08. Why critical? 1D supply zone, rejected during the December 2025 rally (high-volume selling). High node in volume profile, top of order block. As price approaches here (currently %3 below), short squeeze potential is low since RSI is far from overbought. Second near-term resistance at $2.40 Supertrend level; 1D/3D overlap, tested 5 times, %8-12 drop each time.

Main Resistance and Targets

Main resistance at $2.8148 (score 72/100, upside target score 31); major supply block on 1W timeframe and February 2025 high. Rich confluence: Fibonacci extension 1.272, overlap with EMA200 (3D) $2.82, peak node in volume. Historical tests: 2 strong rejections, liquidity collection zone. For breakout, close above $2.90 required, otherwise high fakeout risk. R/R ratio: 2.4:1 from $1.97 to $2.81, but low probability in bearish trend.

Liquidity Map and Big Players

The liquidity map shows stop hunting below $1.96 (daily low liquidity pool). Big players (smart money) may be accumulating short positions between $2.00-$2.02; volume delta negative. Equal highs liquidity at $2.40 above, long stops at $1.85 below. FVG (Fair Value Gap) imbalance at $1.92-$1.95 could pull price down. Whales targeting 1W $1.60 demand; altcoin sales on hold with dominance increase. Order flow: Bearish divergence with RSI, large sell blocks at $2.02.

Bitcoin Correlation

DOT has %0.85 correlation with BTC; BTC at $91,220 (-%2.12) sideways but Supertrend bearish. If BTC supports at $90,920 / $88,225 / $84,681 break, DOT accelerates to $1.60 (beta 1.4). BTC bounce from resistances $92,479 / $94,151 could carry DOT to $2.02, but dominance bearish – alts weak. BTC below $90k: DOT $1.14 target active; short bias on $92k rejection.

Trading Plan and Level-Based Strategy

Level-based outlook: Bearish bias, expect rejection at $2.02 for long short. If support holds, bottom hunt at $1.85 (R/R 1:3), invalidation below $1.14. Resistance breakout rare; sell the rally before $2.81. Detailed data for DOT Spot Analysis and DOT Futures Analysis. Strategy: Short $1.97-$2.02, targets $1.85/$1.60; long only on $2.40 breakout. Risk: %1-2, high volatility.