HBAR climbed to $0.1038 in recent days, rebounding from an earlier low of $0.0735. The move came as the wider crypto market recovered and as Hedera’s ties with FedEx drew fresh attention. Even with that bounce, the token remains well below its earlier 2026 peak of $0.3045.
The broader market move was a major driver. According to the source material, the latest U.S. consumer inflation report increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could deliver additional rate cuts, lifting Bitcoin and several altcoins. HBAR moved up with that wave, though the advance has started to slow near a closely watched price zone.
FedEx partnership adds weight to Hedera’s enterprise story
Another catalyst was Hedera’s partnership with FedEx. The collaboration is aimed at improving data sharing across the global supply chain by using Hedera’s technology for greater efficiency and security. The bigger milestone for the network is that FedEx has joined Hedera’s governance council, placing it alongside companies such as Google, Tata Communications, and LG.
FedEx is looking to integrate blockchain-based solutions into its operations to improve transparency and security in global shipments. The source says this fits Hedera’s push to support digital-native supply chains while preserving data integrity across multiple parties. FedEx spokesperson Vishal Talwar said trusted data is essential for smarter supply chains without adding risk or concentrating control in one place.
ETF demand and on-chain growth remain soft
That partnership has supported sentiment, but the weaker parts of the HBAR story have not gone away. The source notes that the Canary HBAR ETF has seen no new inflows since February 9, and total inflows for 2026 stand at just $6 million. For investors watching institutional traction, that pace has looked subdued.
Hedera’s DeFi numbers also remain under pressure. Total value locked across the network’s DeFi ecosystem has fallen to $39 million, while stablecoin market capitalization has slipped to $68 million. Those figures suggest that enterprise partnerships alone have not yet translated into stronger on-chain expansion, and Hedera is still lagging behind stronger competitors in ecosystem growth.
Price action now hinges on a familiar ceiling
On the chart, HBAR is testing resistance at $0.1037. The source identifies that level as an important barrier that also held in October and December of the previous year. At the same time, the token is facing resistance at the 50-day moving average, making this area a critical short-term checkpoint.
If HBAR fails to push through, the downtrend could resume and the token may revisit its year-to-date low near $0.073. The FedEx development has clearly strengthened Hedera’s corporate narrative. Whether that narrative can turn into stronger ETF demand, DeFi growth, and sustained price follow-through is still unresolved.