Retail hype builds around COMP, but weakening whale support and technical barriers challenge the rally.

• COMP faces technical rejection near $49 despite oversold RSI and ai16z’s fresh deposit.
• Retail activity spikes while whales retreat and short interest climbs, signaling fragile momentum.

After four years of holding, ai16z [AI16Z] has deposited 300,000 Compound [COMP] tokens worth $13.76 million into Coinbase Prime, sparking questions about strategic intent. 

The venture capital firm still controls 1.34 million COMP, equivalent to 13.45% of the total supply. 

This deposit marks a rare movement from one of Compound’s most influential backers, having led both its seed and Series A rounds. 

While this could indicate confidence in upcoming developments, it also aligns with elevated retail speculation, prompting analysts to question if this move is an exit strategy or a setup for future market positioning.