Mantle Price trades at $0.754 currently and is up by 1.5%Mantle’s total volume on Aave reached $1,34 Billion, and ranks 3rd globally.$MNT Token is testing a critical support line on the 15-minute chart.Mantle’s hope of triggering a massive market rally following its explosive DeFi growth is currently facing a technical stress test as its native token $MNT price is consolidating near $0.7548. The Layer-2 network aimed to capitalize on its recent lending market milestones to enhance its institutional and retail appeal. However, despite the booming on-chain metrics, the overall bearish sentiment in the broader crypto market has forced the Mantle price into a critical technical setup.$MNT retreated heavily from its recent local highs near the $0.85 mark earlier this week, experiencing a steep macro drop before finding a floor. The retracement comes after a market-wide correction, with the token now attempting a slow recovery within an ascending channel.What is Fueling the Mantle Ecosystem?The phrase “fundamental strength” seems perfectly apt for the Mantle ecosystem right now, as it coincides with a massive liquidity milestone. According to a recent report, Mantle has officially surpassed $1.34 billion in total market size on the Aave protocol. The Layer-2 also ranked 3rd globally on the Aave blockchain in just over a month since its integration.The surge in user adoption is evident with the rapid inflow of capital into Mantle’s DeFi infrastructure. $MNT has created a dominant presence on Aave, one of the world’s leading liquidity protocols, and left a mark among other Layer-2 protocols.Following the broader global and crypto market trend, the crypto community is cautious about investing money into the token despite the hype around the on-chain developments and millions locked in liquidity. Historically, high TVL (Total Value Locked) and market size milestones push the price of a native token, but with $MNT, the geopolitical unrest and the dip in overall market sentiments might be a strong cause.Mantle Price Chart AnalysisAt press time, the Mantle token is trading at $0.7548. If we look at the 15-minute time frame on the $MNT price chart, there’s a shift in momentum as the token struggles near the $0.7240 support. Following a severe rejection from the $0.85 zone down to $0.73, the token has been shaping a steady recovery.MNT/USDT (15-minute chart)If we look at the trendlines, the ascending green trendline sitting at the $0.754 to $0.755 mark serves as a support level for the token. It is a point where bulls must defend the structure to preserve the recovery phase. If the price dips below the trendline, it could dive towards the foundational liquidity pool at $0.73.Taking a closer look at the chart, the recent price action shows $MNT pressing directly against the green trendline, forming a tight wedge with red ascending resistance above it. A volatile breakout is possible when the token breaks the structure on either side of the wedge.Editor’s NoteMantle blockchain has shown growth in DeFi adoption and ecosystem, leading to a wider community buzz. Strong fundamentals do not always translate to price surges as the $MNT token is currently in choppy waters.If the 15-minute candle gives a confirmed close below the green support line, it will cause a liquidity sweep and cause a bearish trend in the future price action till the $0.73 level is breached. For a rally, the price will have to break above the red trend line at $0.765, above which the price can like run towards the $0.80 target.Also Read: Gemini Exchange Faces Lawsuit Over Growth Claims and Internal Issues