Aave jumps 20% in a steady bullish reversal

Aave has had its ups and downs over the last two months. However, during this period, the price action has largely remained below $50. Aave dropped significantly as well at the start of June. However, it has recovered and has now reclaimed several key support zones. Here are the highlights:

  • AAVE has broken two resistance zones in recent days.

  • The coin smashed past $61.25 and went on to also surge past $70.56.

  • Aave has also seen gains of 20% over the last 24 hours.

Data Source: TradingView 

Why Aave’s momentum is strong?

Although in general, the crypto market has rebounded, Aave has just shot up. Aggregated gains over a 7-day period are now at 17%, one of the highest in the top 50 cryptocurrencies. But the bullish breakout appears to have a lot of room to run. 

The coin is now above two critical support zones. We expect this run to continue and eventually settle above $80. After that, Aave will likely pull back slightly. But it will not lose the $60 support, at least not any time soon. The surge in Aave also comes against the backdrop of improving conditions in the market. 

It seems investors are now growing confident that the US Fed and other major central banks are serious about tackling inflation. But despite this, there are still several economic risks at play that could sip capital out of the crypto market. 

For now, it seems Aave is recovering some of the major losses seen last week. The coin will however need to break above $100 to erase the June collapse.

Can Aave hit $100?

At the end of May, AAVE was well above $100. But weakness in the market has put so much pressure on the DeFi token. 

We don’t see it regaining $100 in the near term. In fact, a practical trading range over the coming few weeks will be between $60 and $80.

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Elrond gears up for a bull run in the coming weeks

Like so many other cryptocurrencies in the market, Elrond has reported steady gains at the start of the week. The coin in fact appears to be getting ready for a massive bull run after it managed to break out of a two-month resistance trendline. But how far can the coin go, and will the uptrend actually last? Here are some pointers:

  • EGLD has managed to convert $56.3 from resistance to support

  • The coin has struggled to cross above this price for the best part of 3 months

  • The breakout presents a real prospect of a decent uptrend for EGLD

Data Source: TradingView 

How far can EGLD go?

At the moment, EGLD appears to be setting the stage for a run towards $75 or thereabout. This will represent a gain of 25% from the current price. Crossing above $56.83 is a major feat for the coin. The price is sandwiched between long-term resistance and EGLD’s 20-day EMA. 

At press time, the coin was selling for slightly above $60. This means that EGLD has surged past a long-term resistance trendline while still beating off its 20-day EMA. These are very legit bullish signs that should give any investor some hope. 

However, there are still some limits as to the overall upside. For now, a modest 25% surge appears likely, but it’s really hard to say how far the coin can sustain these gains. After all, the crypto market is just slightly recovering after last week’s sell-off.

How to trade this setup

EGLD of course offers a decent bullish setup. But only a short-term play makes sense. So, give it a day or two and see if the price consolidates above $56.4. 

After that, buy and exit at $75 or thereabout. As for long-term buyers, this is still a good time to buy owing to the huge dips we have seen over the past 6 months.

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VeChain surges modestly despite major chain update

VeChain announced today that its long-awaited VIP-220 feature has finally gone live. The feature is seen as a huge step in VeChain’s effort to achieve the Proof of Authority 2.0 consensus. It is a step closer to making the chain more efficient and less costly compared to other competitors. Here are some of the highlights:

  • VIP-220 began testing on a private test net today

  • The news did not have any big impact on the price, with VET seeing a modest 5% rise.

  • But VIP-220 is huge for the long-term success of VeChain.

Data Source: TradingView 

What will VIP-220 do for VeChain?

VIP-220 is the last part of VeChain’s proof of Authority 2.0 consensus. So far, the first two components which include verified randomness or VRF have already been launched. VeChain is simply getting closer to deploying an elaborate PoA with a small number of validators. 

PoA is seen as an innovative way to scale blockchains, reduce fees, and create a green and energy-efficient decentralized future. Also, VeChain is expected to integrate advanced data security tools to ensure user info is protected. With PoA, the mass adoption of blockchain technology could finally become a reality. 

This will put the chain and its native token VET on the cusp of great success. For now, this news hasn’t really moved VET’s price that much. The coin was in fact up by just 5% at press time. But from a long-term point of view, it’s definitely worth noting.

Why VeChain is not surging

The on-chain news we have seen today should be enough to get VeChain to surge by at least 10%. However, this has not happened and is largely down to the uncertainty in the market. 

For now, many investors are just watching to see how the market will play out. Underlying fundamentals are taking a back seat in favor of overall sentiment.

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Sam Bankman-Fried commits $250M to BlockFi: read the details here

Crypto lending platform BlockFi has secured $250 million in revolving credit from Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, the firm said in a press release on Tuesday.

The credit allows BlockFi access to further capital at a time the crypto market has seen a prolonged crash, with several firms sinking into liquidity problems. As such, BlockFi will use the funds to bolster its balance sheet and look to establish long-term stability.

Zac Prince, the CEO of BlockFi confirmed this via a tweet, noting:

He added in a statement:

This agreement also unlocks future collaboration and innovation between BlockFi and FTX as we work to accelerate prosperity worldwide through crypto financial services. This is a significant step forward in our continued commitment to the strength and accessibility of cryptocurrency markets.”

FTX CEO Bankman-Fried added:

The credit facility agreement between BlockFi and FTX comes just days after Bankman-Fried said his company (and Alameda Research) would “step in” to help distressed crypto projects as the market reels from a brutal downturn.

It also comes not long after BlockFi said it had been forced to liquidate one of its large clients for failing to meet margin calls.

Celsius Network, Three Arrows Capital and Babel Finance have all hit news headlines in the past week over liquidity issues.

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