- Mantle’s price rose 10% to peak at $1.27 as bulls extended gains above $1.20.
- Bulls are targeting $2.00 next, although selling pressure could return.
- Decentralized finance, tokenization and ETFs may be key pillars supporting the rally.
Mantle (MNT) pushed past the $1.20 threshold with a 10% gain over the past 24 hours, signaling potentially sustained momentum.
At the time of writing on 12 December 2025, MNT traded around $1.26. The recovery follows a period of consolidation that mirrored broader market moves.
Similar optimism has spread across many decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens and real-world asset (RWA) projects.
Mantle price follows positive sentiment
Mantle’s price has climbed in recent sessions as bulls capitalized on renewed positive market sentiment. With Bitcoin holding above $90,000, optimistic traders have lifted several altcoins.
On 12 December 2025, Ethereum remained above $3,200, while MNT jumped over 10% to decisively break the $1.20 resistance level.
Bears had capped Mantle’s advances for much of the previous two weeks.
The intraday surge—pushing the token to a high of $1.27 before settling near current levels—occurred amid a noticeable spike in daily trading volume.
CoinMarketCap data shows increased activity drove trading volume to $170 million, a 5% rise over the past 24 hours.
The move aligns with a broader crypto rally, particularly among Ethereum-based assets.
Much of the momentum reflects renewed institutional inflows and expectations around ETFs and clearer regulatory frameworks.
Mantle’s total value locked (TVL) rose from $385 million to over $430 million, aided by collaboration between Mantle and Bybit.
On 10 December 2025, Bybit and Mantle announced a partnership with Almanak, an AI-driven quantitative brokerage.
The alliance will issue Almanak’s token on the Mantle network, complete with a dedicated liquidity pool and seamless integration of its no-code, multi-agent AI strategy engine.
Price outlook for Mantle
Although the market remains choppy, Mantle’s price action appears poised for further expansion.
The blockchain platform offers a modular architecture that pairs optimistic rollups with innovative data-availability solutions. DeFi, RWAs and crypto ETFs could play a central role in solidifying bullish momentum.
After testing $1.27, MNT could next challenge resistance near $1.50, and a breakout above that level would put $2.00 into play.
This outlook would be reinforced if Bitcoin gains fresh upward traction that spills over to altcoins.
Volatility remains a factor, and a broader market correction driven by macroeconomic or geopolitical headwinds could still invite selling pressure.
If MNT fails to break higher or to sustain levels above $1.20, a short-term reversal could push prices toward support around $0.90.
Beyond market conditions, bulls will watch for network and partnership milestones. MNT reached an all-time high of $2.85 in October 2025.