Key Takeaways
Cronos (CRO), the native token of both the Cronos and Crypto.org blockchains, has had a rough run in the current market cycle, but it caught a major break yesterday, surging more than 20%.
The rally came on the back of unexpected news. Truth Social filed for a Blue Chip Crypto ETF, and surprisingly, the proposal includes a 5% allocation to CRO.
That inclusion raised some eyebrows, especially since other assets in the filing are far more established. But the move likely ties back to Crypto.com’s rumored ties to Trump Media.
Interestingly, CRO outperformed every other crypto listed in the ETF proposal. Let’s examine the charts and explore what might be driving this outsized move.
As seen on the weekly chart, CRO continues to trade within a long-standing range between $0.08 and $0.11.
While the range has occasionally been broken to the upside, none of those rallies held; each time, CRO snapped back below resistance.
Since March, the CRO token has bounced between support and resistance multiple times, unable to establish a definitive breakout in either direction.
Momentum indicators paint a similar picture of indecision.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering right around 50, signaling neither bullish nor bearish momentum.
Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) remains in negative territory, although it’s starting to push upward, suggesting a potential shift, but nothing conclusive.

Despite this week’s sharp bounce, the broader trend remains unclear. With neutral signals dominating the charts, CRO’s long-term direction is still up in the air.
CRO saw a sharp 24% surge yesterday, far outpacing major tokens like BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP, which posted more modest gains between 0.3% and 2.7%.
This points to clear relative strength, though part of that momentum may come from CRO’s smaller market cap, which makes it more sensitive to news-driven spikes.

Despite the jump, CRO remains trapped inside a symmetrical triangle that’s been in place since March.
The Cronos price is currently trading near the pattern’s upper resistance, but still hasn’t confirmed a breakout.
On the technical side, the daily chart leans slightly bullish. Both the RSI and MACD are flashing bullish divergences, suggesting growing upward pressure.
If CRO can break through the triangle’s resistance, the next target is the $0.11 zone, which has capped price action for months.
A successful move above that could signal a more meaningful trend shift.
The Cronos price pumped yesterday on the heels of positive news regarding an ETF allocation.
While the long-term chart is neutral, the short-term one suggests a rally may be on the horizon.
Breaking out of the symmetrical triangle will confirm the start of the upward movement.
Valdrin Tahiri is a cryptocurrency analyst and reporter at CCN, specializing in technical analysis with a focus on Elliott Wave theory, on-chain metrics, and fundamental research. He brings over seven years of experience in the crypto space as both a trader and writer.
He discovered cryptocurrencies in 2017 while earning his MSc in Financial Markets at the Barcelona School of Economics, which sparked a deep interest in blockchain and market dynamics. Since then, he’s contributed to top crypto outlets like BeInCrypto and CoinGape.
Valdrin also served as Community Manager of BeInCrypto’s Telegram group for three years, helping grow it into one of the largest crypto communities worldwide. His expertise in market structure and price patterns allows him to break down complex trends into clear, actionable insights.
He’s published thousands of articles covering altcoins, Bitcoin cycles, and macro trends.
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