VeChain rallies ahead of InterStellar upgrade as StarGate expands staking
VeChain (VET)
Editor:
Eugene Serbin
tradersunion.com reports that VeChain (VET) is trading at $0.008204, up 7.2% on the day and near its session high. The asset has broken above its multi-year downtrend as it prepares for the InterStellar protocol upgrade scheduled for September 16, 2026. This upgrade will consolidate 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals into a single event, potentially aligning VeChain’s technology with Ethereum standards.
Anticipation of this comprehensive network update is driving positive sentiment among developers and investors. Additionally, Cointelegraph’s validator arm CTDG has launched two new validators on VeChain. These validators enable smaller token holders to participate in delegation and rewards through the StarGate platform.
This move supports ongoing network decentralization and allows broader participation in the ecosystem. Technical indicators show VET/USD trading above its MA-20 and MA-50 on the H1 timeframe. The price also maintains its position above the MA-200 on the daily chart.
The Ichimoku Kijun at $0.0077605 offers immediate support for the current bullish bias. MACD indicates bullish momentum, while both RSI and Stochastic RSI are in buy territory. However, ADX remains neutral, suggesting the trend is not strongly established.
CCI is neutral, and Bull/Bear Power shows strong buyer dominance. The Awesome Oscillator is also neutral, highlighting mixed signals among momentum indicators. Over the next two to three trading days, VET/USD is expected to fluctuate between $0.00783192 and $0.00857608.
The primary forecast scenario calls for price consolidation within this corridor. There is a very high probability of continued upward movement, with a very low chance of a downward adjustment. If bullish momentum persists and resistance is broken, further upside could materialize.
A loss of support near current levels could prompt a limited corrective pullback. Analysts note that VeChain was positioned for further upside amid bullish momentum and upgrade anticipation. The current analysis reaffirms this outlook and highlights consolidation within the established range. Attention is now shifting to whether VET can sustain support at $0.0077605 to enable continued gains.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for VET, measured when this story was written up on 10 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
VeChain is currently trading at $0.007470, with a 1-hour buy ratio of 49.4% and a 4-hour buy ratio of 51.7%. These short-term readings show a slight imbalance compared to the 24-hour buy ratio of 46.9%, indicating that buying pressure is fading in the immediate term. The volume delta for the 1-hour period is -$5,310, while the 4-hour delta is +$69,413, showing a shift from net selling to net buying over a slightly longer timeframe. Over the last 24 hours, the volume delta is -$190,217, with a CVD of -$37,220, meaning that sell volume has exceeded buy volume. This negative delta suggests that despite the price being near highs, sellers have been more aggressive in recent hours. The spot volume for the 24-hour period is $3,151,981 across 55,806 trades. Net buying occurred in only 12 of the last 24 hours, reinforcing the view that selling pressure has dominated the day.
The latest daily buy ratio of 46.7% sits at the 13th percentile of the last 324 days, against a median of 50.2% - weaker buying than most days.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for VET, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Over the preceding week, the average buy ratio was 53.8%, making today’s 24-hour ratio of 46.9% notably lower by 6.8 points. Volume has been 1.95 times the average, indicating significantly higher activity than usual. This is an unusual day for the coin, characterized by elevated volume but a decline in the proportion of buy orders compared to the weekly norm. The 8-day price change was +14.6%, with a total volume delta of +$615,614 over that period. While the weekly trend has been strongly positive with net buying in all 7 days, today’s specific flow shows a reversal toward net selling despite the high volume.