Microsoft Embraces Cloud and Cross-Platform Strategies, Impacting Xbox Performance

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Dec 21 2025

S-7.686%

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Xbox's Declining Market Position: Xbox is experiencing significant declines in console sales and gaming revenue, with a 70% drop in Series console sales and a 29% decrease in hardware revenue, leading industry insiders to express concerns about the brand's viability.
Shift Towards Cloud Gaming: Microsoft is pivoting from traditional hardware competition to a cloud and cross-platform gaming model, emphasizing accessibility across devices and the expansion of its Game Pass service, which has seen substantial subscriber growth.
Studio Closures and Layoffs: The company has faced heavy layoffs and studio closures, impacting its game development pipeline, while also shifting its strategy regarding exclusive titles, with plans to release some former exclusives on other platforms.
Rising Costs and Competitive Pricing: Microsoft has increased console prices amid a competitive market, while also exploring new revenue models, including an ad-supported Game Pass tier, despite challenges in scaling cloud gaming infrastructure.

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Technical Sentiment Analysis for Sonic (prev. FTM) (S) As of , Sonic (prev. FTM) (S) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 6 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for S stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, S is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Sonic (prev. FTM) (S) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	0.0129	0.0254	0.0373	0.0498	0.0618	0.0742	0.0862
Fibonacci	0.0254	0.0347	0.0405	0.0498	0.0591	0.0649	0.0742

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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