Optimism [OP]: Is a 7.1% pump enough for a sustained rally

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• OP rebounded from the critical support level with a 7.1% pump
• Buyers looked to maximize the hike in the short-term with a significant share of the long/short ratio

Optimism [OP] bounced off the $1.16-support level after registering 7.1% gains over the last 24 hours. This halted the steep price rejection from the $1.41 resistance level, as buyers looked to reverse recent losses.

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Bulls retained vital buying pressure at critical support level

Source: OP/USDT on Trading View

A look south revealed the bullish strength at the $1.16 support level. Earlier in July, bulls had rallied strongly from the support level to a Q3 high of $1.8. Thus, the price rebound off this level could see another strong bullish rally.

However, bulls will have to contend with two near-term obstacles. If buyers can cross the bearish low hurdle at $1.3, more gains can be achieved by flipping the $1.41 resistance level to support.

Meanwhile, the RSI (Relative Strength Index) highlighted growing buying pressure by moving above the neutral level with a reading of 56. Also, the OBV (On Balance Volume) displayed steady trading volume which could aid the bullish momentum.

Buyers dominated the exchange long/short ratio

Source: Coinglass

Data from Coinglass highlighted that buyers were in the majority in the short term. The exchange long/short ratio on the one-hour timeframe revealed buyers held a 57% share of the open contracts.

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This suggested a heavy bullish bias for additional short-term gains on Optimism. Thus, a price surge above $1.3 could strengthen the bullish conviction and result in a sustained bullish rally.