Nillion (NIL) Bullish Price Structure, Support and Resistance

NIL market structure, key levels, and derivatives interpreted from closed daily data, and explaining its behavior relative to the broader crypto market.

As of 2026-08-29 | Symbol NIL | Last closed price 0.05535
Last closed price
0.05535
Closed daily candle only, no live price.
365 day range
0.02725 to 0.3746
Based on the last 365 closed daily candles.
Key levels (55D)
0.02725 / 0.06399
Support is lower, resistance is upper.

Price Position and Structural State

Nillion (NIL) closed at 0.05535 USDT on August 29, 2026, up 13.63%. The asset now sits in a bullish structure. Price entered this structure after closing above 55-day resistance at 0.05414 USDT on August 29, 2026. Current 55-day support is near 0.02725 USDT, with resistance near 0.06399 USDT. A daily close below MA14 at 0.0453 USDT would weaken the regime and shift price back into sideways.

Breakout Context: 87-Session Compression

Nillion spent about 87 sessions consolidating below the 0.05414 USDT resistance level before a breakout closed above it. This confirmed the bullish structural transition. The extended compression period shows sustained pressure at the resistance level, where repeated attempts failed until buyers took control and pushed the price higher.

Moving Averages and Trend Context

NIL is trading above all key moving averages, but the move is still early rather than stretched. MA9 at 0.045714 USDT stands as the first moving-average support area to watch. Price sits 43.49% above MA50, within a historical range of -62.98% to 135.70%. The structure is positive, but price remains close to its moving-average base, which limits extension risk for now. NIL recently closed above its prior 55-day high, shifting its structure into a bullish regime. MA50 is rising at +5.04% over 10 days, but MA100 remains at -4.72% over 20 days, showing the breakout has short-to-medium-term moving-average alignment but has not yet pulled longer-term averages higher.

Trading Friction and Price Efficiency

NIL shows low trading friction, with a 3-day friction score of 70.0. The score combines price progress, wick rejection, and volume confirmation. Recent candles show cleaner acceptance, with cleaner price progress and lighter wick rejection. This gives moves near support or resistance more weight, especially when price closes cleanly.

Open Interest, Funding, and Positioning

Open interest increased +54.87% in one day but remains near the lower side of its 180-day range. This shows participation is improving from a low leverage base.

Funding is negative on the 24-hour average at -0.025713%, while the 7-day average is +0.000126%. This shows fresh short-side cost pressure rather than a sustained build across the week.

The long/short ratio is 0.70, sitting near the lower side of its 180-day range at 13.73%. This means short accounts dominate, with the long/short reading near the low side of recent history.

Correlation, Beta, and Index Relationship

NIL shows weak linkage to the broader crypto market (Sigloid Index). Correlation is limited, and R² indicates that index behavior explains only a small portion of its movement. This suggests price action is largely driven by asset-specific factors rather than broader market direction. Over the 30-day window, the relationship is stable. Over the 60-day window, the relationship is stable. Over the 180-day window, the relationship is stable.

Correlation, Beta, and R² by Window
Relationship metrics compare this asset with the Sigloid Index across closed daily data windows.
WindowCorrelationBetaRead
30D-0.064-0.2040.004Inverse linkage
60D0.1090.3290.012Weak linkage
180D0.2050.7440.042Weak linkage

Momentum, Volatility, and Indicator Pressure

NIL has active volume inside a compressed structure. 20-day Volume Z-score is 3.03. ATR% reads 12.09, near the lower side of its full historical range, and Bollinger Band width% reads 35.43, near the lower side of its full historical range. Participation is present, but price has not started moving freely yet.

Momentum is stronger. RSI is 66.82, ROC14 is +18.22%, and MACD histogram is positive. These readings point in the same direction: upside pressure is active across momentum and multi-day acceleration.

The read is constructive but early: momentum is strong, but price is still inside a compressed volatility structure. A cleaner expansion with volume would make it more meaningful.

Broader Market Regime

The Sigloid Index remains in a bullish regime, showing broad strength across the market. NIL has a weak link to that market condition, so price behavior depends more on its own structure than on the broader market trend.

Key Levels for the Next State Change

For NIL, the next structural shift depends on key levels. Staying above MA14 at 0.0453 USDT keeps the current trend intact. A daily close below MA14 would weaken the structure and push price back into a range, while a confirmed break below 55-day support at 0.02725 USDT would establish a bearish regime.

Nillion (NIL) Historical Chart and Market Context

Sigloid historical research chart

This chart gives a historical research view of the asset, including daily price, ATR%, Bollinger Band width%, distance from moving averages, historical open interest, funding, historical long/short ratio, and rolling correlation, beta, and R² versus market benchmarks.

Chart Description

The Nillion (NIL) chart includes historical daily price data, RSI, MACD, moving averages, distance from key moving averages, ATR%, Bollinger Band width%, volume, open interest, funding, and long/short positioning. It also adds structural and statistical context, including 55-day price range position and historical range positioning for ATR%, Bollinger Band width%, open interest, and long/short ratio across 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, 180-day, and full-history windows. In addition, it provides multi-timeframe rolling correlation, beta, and R² versus the Sigloid Index, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, helping evaluate trend structure, volatility conditions, derivatives positioning, and broader market relationships in a single research view.

Data notes

Data source: Binance futures market data. Indicators use closed daily candles only.

Disclaimer: Research context only. Not financial advice. No prediction. Crypto markets are risky.

Research FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers based on closed daily structure, volatility, derivatives, and Bitcoin relationship data.

What is the current market structure for NIL?+

NIL is currently in a bullish structure based on closed daily data. Sigloid treats this as an accepted move above the prior 55-day range until structure weakens.

What are the key support and resistance levels for NIL?+

NIL's nearest support is monthly MA9 near 0.047427 USDT, while nearest resistance is monthly MA14 near 0.113217 USDT. These levels come from nearest monthly moving average below price and nearest monthly moving average above price.

What would change the current NIL structure?+

The bullish structure would weaken if NIL loses its key moving-average base or closes back inside the prior range. A deeper defensive shift would need a close below 55-day support near 0.02725 USDT.

What do momentum and volatility show for NIL?+

NIL's momentum is mixed. RSI reads 66.82, ROC14 is +18.22%, while ATR% and Bollinger Band width% show the current volatility backdrop.

What do open interest and long/short positioning show for NIL?+

Open interest and positioning show balanced participation. OI changed +54.87% over one day, while the long/short ratio reads 0.70.

How correlated is NIL with Bitcoin?+

NIL currently shows weak linkage with Bitcoin on the 30-day window. Correlation is 0.06, beta is 0.22, and R² is 0.00.

Is Sigloid's NIL analysis based on live price?+

No. Sigloid's daily NIL analysis uses closed daily market data, not live intraday price. Live structure changes are tracked separately on the Live Events page.