Helium (HNT), the native token of the decentralized wireless network, has surged 20.8% to $1.11 in the past 24 hours, marking one of the strongest performances in the mid-cap cryptocurrency market on February 15, 2026.
The rally pushed HNT to an intraday high of $1.20 before settling at current levels, representing a significant recovery from the 24-hour low of $0.92. Trading volume spiked to $21.28 million, indicating strong market participation in the move.
Market Performance Metrics
Helium’s market capitalization increased by $38.35 million to reach $209.79 million, advancing the token to rank #173 among cryptocurrencies. The 22.4% surge in market cap outpaced the price increase, suggesting accumulation by larger holders.
The 7-day performance shows an even more impressive 37.4% gain, indicating sustained momentum rather than a single-day spike. However, the monthly chart reveals a more complex picture, with HNT down 19.3% over the past 30 days, suggesting this rally may represent a recovery from recent losses.
Supply Dynamics
With 186.32 million HNT in circulation out of a maximum supply of 223 million tokens, approximately 83.5% of the total supply is currently in circulation. The fully diluted valuation stands at $251.08 million, just 19.7% above the current market cap, indicating limited dilution pressure compared to many crypto projects.
Historical Context
Despite the recent surge, HNT remains 97.9% below its all-time high of $54.88 reached in November 2021 during the previous crypto bull market. The token has, however, gained an impressive 895% from its all-time low of $0.11 recorded in April 2020.
Technical Analysis
The intraday high of $1.20 represents a critical resistance level that traders will be watching. A sustained break above this level could signal further upside potential. The short-term pullback of 0.2% in the past hour suggests some profit-taking after the sharp rally, which is typical consolidation behavior.
The volume-to-market-cap ratio of approximately 10% indicates healthy liquidity and genuine market interest rather than thin trading causing exaggerated price moves.
What This Means for Traders
The sustained 7-day uptrend combined with elevated volume suggests this may be more than a temporary spike. Traders should monitor the $1.20 resistance level and the $0.92 support level established in the past 24 hours. A break below $0.92 could signal the rally is losing steam, while a move above $1.20 could attract additional momentum traders.
The decoupling from broader 30-day market trends suggests Helium-specific catalysts may be driving this price action, warranting further investigation into recent project developments or network metrics.
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