Terra to buy $10 billion worth of Bitcoin to back UST stablecoin

Terra plans to buy and hold up to $10 billion worth of Bitcoin, a massive haul of the flagship cryptocurrency that Terraform Labs says will be used to back the stablecoin TerraUSD (UST).

Instead of Terra holding cash reserves and other cash equivalents, it plans to hold enough BTC to back all the UST in circulation.

That, essentially, is the main script around Terra’s plan to purchase BTC worth up to $10 billion. CNBC ran a commentary on Terra early Tuesday.

Terra’s UST plans add to Bitcoin demand

On Monday, Terraform Labs founder and CEO Do Kwon revealed that the company had bought $135 million worth of BTC, bringing its Bitcoin purchases for 2022 to $1 billion. 

In an earlier comment on the move to buy as much Bitcoin, Kwon said:

UST with $10B+ in BTC reserves will open a new monetary era of the Bitcoin standard. P2P electronic cash that is easier to spend and more attractive to hold Bitcoin

UST, like other stablecoins, is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and has its value relatively stable even as markets experience huge volatility. However, this stablecoin wants to switch from being a decentralised, algorithmic currency backed by cash reserves and other equivalents, to one backed by Bitcoin.

And indeed one of the narratives that have pushed Bitcoin higher these past few days has been an aggressive accumulation by whales. Bitcoin jumped to highs above $48,000 on Monday, bringing its 30-day gains to over 20% and pushing its value into positive territory year-to-date.

Terra’s LUNA also gained big, breaking from around $90 this past week to hit highs above $106. Meanwhile, UST’s market cap rose to over $16 billion to make it the 14th largest crypto project.

Regulatory attention?

A CNBC report on Terra’s big bet on Bitcoin and UST says some analysts are warning this “might not sit well” with US regulators. This is because regulators have previously raised concerns over stablecoins and their potential to pose risks to the financial system.

And while Treasury secretary Janet Yellen recently said the US would look to provide a regulatory framework that aids crypto innovation, concerns about stablecoins remain.

In 2021, the SEC subpoenaed Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon, amid allegations of violations of US law. Kwon sued the SEC back and earlier this year, a US court ordered Terra to comply with the subpoenas.

Could UST attract more attention now? Possibly, according to analysts cited by CNBC, with any likely developments coming even as lawmakers look to hasten the development of a digital dollar.

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Waves (WAVES) hits record high – What do indicators say

Waves (WAVES) has hit record highs in a recent bullish run that appears to be stronger than ever. The coin has smashed past several key indicators and looks like bulls still have a lot of room to run. So, what should you expect next? More on this to follow but first, here are some notable developments:

  • Waves had rallied nearly 50% in 24 hours though it retreated slightly.

  • The 24-hour surge is part of a weekly uptrend that we saw last week.

  • The coin has now smashed past its all-time highs.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Waves (WAVES) – What comes next?

The rally today came on major news from the platform. Waves will now begin operations in the US and is setting aside a lot of money to bring in developers to the ecosystem. But this is not the only thing. Over the last 2 weeks, the coin has been rising and rising. 

It has gone past several resistance zones and unleashed a bullish momentum that has taken it well above its ATH. Although it is likely Waves will pull back, we do not see this happening in the coming days. 

In fact, waves is likely to test $60 in the days ahead before any sell-off even comes into the picture. The coin has for now paired all losses reported this year and is looking forward to Q2 with a vengeance.

Should you buy Waves (WAVES) now?

There is no doubt WAVES is on the run. Every indicator is bullish right now, so it’s the best time to buy for any short-term trader. Q2 also promises to be a very big period for this token. 

$60 is well in sight in the near term and as such, this gives investors a very good opportunity to make decent returns as they take advantage of this bullish sentiment.

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Zilliqa (ZIL) could accelerate gains by nearly 100% before any major sell-off

Zilliqa (ZIL) has shot up massively in the last few days. The coin gained nearly 100% in one single day, and while most investors were expecting an immediate pullback, bulls just kept the coin going and going. It seems there are no sellers for ZIL, and it is likely this will remain the case for a while. Here are some pointers:

  • The recent two-week rally by ZIL has been astonishing, to say the least.

  • At one point, the coin was up 225% in just seven days before retreating slightly.

  • We do not see any sell-off pressure, and ZIL could add another 100% in the near term.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Zilliqa (ZIL) – Bulls are fully in charge

In most cases, when coins rally to the extent that ZIL has, it’s natural to expect that there will be a pullback. But don’t bet on ZIL to do this in fact, bulls are in full control right now. We expect the gains to extend further to around $0.15 before there is any loss of momentum. 

ZIL is currently trading at around $0.09. Although it has lost about 5% for the last 24 hours as some holders cash in, we expect the bullish momentum to resume. The $0.11 mark will be the most difficult for bulls to break through. 

While we expect the current ZIL momentum to rise above that, if bulls are not able to break the resistance, ZIL will fall. But this will not be a huge pullback. In fact, it will be a modest pullback to $0.08 which will still put ZIL at an all-time high in 2022.

How to play the Zilliqa (ZIL) uptrend

Well, the best play here will be to buy. As for the short-term traders, close when the price hits $0.15. For long-term investors, the risk of a major sell-off after $0.15 will increase. It would be best to see if the coin hits that mark and then track the pullback before you buy.

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Huobi Token (HT) sees modest gains after it announced plans to launch a new crypto ETF in Hong Kong

The Huobi Token (HT) reported modest gains in 24-hour intraday trading on Tuesday. This came despite reports that the exchange was planning to launch a brand-new crypto ETF in Hong Kong. The coin remained largely unchanged for most of the day. Here is what to know:

The new Crypto ETF is expected to track some of the major crypto assets

It will largely target retail investors around the world

Huobi is now seeking approval from Hong Kong authorities to get this done.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Will the new ETF have any effect on Huobi Token (HT)?

Based on how investors have so far reacted to this news, it doesn’t seem like there will be a lot of price action as a result. But this is not a small thing by any means. For so many years, ETFs have provided an easy way for retail investors who have limited knowledge of the market to invest money with minimal risk. 

If something like that can be introduced in crypto, it could bring in more retail accounts to Huobi in the long run. Besides, it will also be a nice way for Huobi to bypass restrictive laws in Hong Kong that only allow crypto assets to be sold to professional investors. The potential of this opening up the huge Chinese market for crypto traders is massive.

Is Huobi (HT) worth it?

Huobi is one of the largest crypto exchanges in Asia. The platform has however had to deal with so many restrictions over there. But we are seeing more creative ways to bypass these laws. 

If indeed the ETF will be approved, it would open up more potential for the exchange. This would then mean more fees and more revenue. Based on these details, Huobi would be a good catch for longer-term value investors.

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