Foreign media reports that Cosmos, which had been dormant for several months, has returned to traders' attention, and the reason is not just price stabilization. The market is currently more focused on Coinbase's increased involvement in the Cosmos ecosystem, a trend interpreted by some participants as a resurgence of institutional interest, which has also fueled discussions about whether ATOM may be ending its long-term weakness.

Coinbase's participation is attracting attention.

The article states that recent community discussions indicate Coinbase now holds a significant share of governance voting power in the Cosmos network and runs multiple validator nodes. While Coinbase has not publicly defined these actions as a direct bullish stance on the ATOM price, the market still views them as a positive signal for the long-term value of the Cosmos ecosystem.

This argument has garnered attention primarily because institutional activity tends to amplify sentiment during market downturns. Especially given that ATOM prices remain significantly below the previous cycle's highs, any new information related to major platforms is quickly incorporated into the narrative of a price recovery.

Ecological upgrading remains a supporting factor.

Beyond the institutional narrative, the article also mentions that the Cosmos ecosystem itself is still undergoing upgrades. As a network that focuses on cross-chain interoperability, Cosmos' recent governance improvements, development progress, and leadership adjustments are seen as contributing to increased network participation.

Supporters argue that after a prolonged period of underperforming the market, ATOM's current valuation has returned to a relatively low level. With expectations of improved ecosystem fundamentals, the market is beginning to reassess whether these changes can translate into more sustainable price momentum.

$2.40 to $2.50 becomes the focus

From a price structure perspective, the article argues that the ATOM weekly chart is attempting to break free from its long-term downtrend. On the chart, after a sustained decline, the price has formed a converging structure and entered a consolidation range around $2.10 to $2.20, with initial signs of recovery in trading activity.

• The current consolidation range is between $2.10 and $2.20.
• The $2.40 to $2.50 range is the trendline resistance area.
• $3 is seen as the next important psychological threshold.

The article argues that if the price breaks through the $2.40 to $2.50 area, market buying may pick up further, pushing ATOM to retest $3. If it subsequently holds above this level, the $4 area will become a more distant target.

However, the article also points out that this judgment is still based on the premise that a breakout occurs. If the price fails to hold the upper edge of the current consolidation range, ATOM may continue to trade sideways, and the recovery process will be prolonged.