Acurast (ACU) jumps 30% to $0.123 as risk appetite rebounds

Acurast (ACU) surged 30.77% in the last 24 hours to $0.123302, breaking the $0.0839 resistance that had capped its rise earlier in August, a move that lifts its market cap to $42.68 million and puts the token back into a bullish‑to‑neutral zone【1】.

What drove the move

The price breakout coincided with a broader rebound in risk appetite across crypto markets in early August, according to TradeGPT analysis. The $0.0839 resistance had held for several days, but heightened buying pressure pushed ACU above it, triggering a surge that peaked at $0.139083 before settling at the current level【1】. Trading volume also rose, reaching $25.14 million in the past 24 hours, underscoring the heightened activity around the breakout【1】.

Market context and tokenomics

With a circulating supply of 347.16 million ACU and no disclosed maximum supply, the token’s market cap sits at $42.68 million, ranking it 470th among all cryptocurrencies【1】. By contrast, Bitget reports a lower market cap of roughly $26.7 million and a price of $0.1231, reflecting a discrepancy between data providers【2】. Technical indicators from Bitget show the token trading slightly below its 50‑day moving average, with RSI at 48 and a neutral‑to‑bearish MACD crossover, suggesting that the recent rally may need further volume support to sustain higher levels【2】.

Price range and near‑term outlook

Over the past 24 hours ACU’s price swung between a high of $0.139083 and a low of $0.093704, establishing a new short‑term range【1】. The analysis notes significant support around $0.077–$0.078, implying that a decisive break below this zone could trigger a sideways consolidation, while a renewed volume surge might push the price toward the next resistance near $0.10【1】.

What to watch

• $0.077–$0.078 support – a break below could lead to deeper consolidation.
• $0.10 resistance – a clear close above this level with expanding volume may signal a new upward leg.
• Upcoming protocol updates – integration announcements with Layer‑1 and Layer‑2 networks could reignite demand, as the token is sensitive to DePIN sector sentiment【2】.

The breakout highlights how quickly Acurast can react to shifts in broader market risk sentiment, but sustaining the rally will depend on whether volume can keep pace and whether the token holds above its near‑term support.