Polygon has been witnessing strong fundamentals that boosted the native token
Polygon’s MATIC retraced sharply on Tuesday
MATIC faces some more pressure as the price moves below moving averages.
Polygon’s MATIC/USD will rarely miss out on the basket of the go-to cryptocurrencies. It is one of the cryptocurrencies that has been making good headlines. The price has also been reacting well to the strong fundamentals.
The most recent fundamentals of Polygon are a partnership with Starbucks. The coffee chain giant said it would use Polygon for its collectible digital stamps. The move is part of the company’s entry into Web3 with the Starbucks Odyssey program.
On August 31, Robinhood said it would let users send and receive MATIC on the polygon network. That expands MATIC’s utility beyond the Ethereum network. The move was inspired by the need to cut the huge costs on the Ethereum network.
MATIC slides below the moving average adding bearish pressure
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From the technical outlook, MATIC is not yet in a buy zone. At the current trading of $0.85, the price could slide further to minor support at $0.76.
Another bear indicator is the moving average. MATIC is trading below the 20-day and 50-day moving averages. Similarly, an RSI reading of 48 suggests that MATIC is not yet oversold. With the growing bear sentiment after the inflation data, a more likely direction is to the downside.
On the flip side, MATIC has maintained an ascending trendline. If the price keeps the trendline, MATIC could turn bullish. Investors should consider buying on price action signals or if the token recovers above the moving average (s).
Summary
While MATIC remains vulnerable, the ascending trendline could ignite a bullish move. Investors should watch for bullish signals. A break below the trendline will see the token slide to minor support at $0.76.
Shiba Inu has recovered by a marginal 0.91% after an inflation-inspired decline.
SHIB was the most viewed cryptocurrency in August
The cryptocurrency remains vulnerable at $0.000012
Meme token Shiba Inu SHIB/USD is one that rarely follows the general crypto sentiment. Instead, SHIB has been moved by retail frenzy and social media mentions. It is also likely to see SHIB ballooning on any slight fundamentals.
A CoinMarketCap analysis shows that Shiba Inu was the most viewed cryptocurrency in August globally. The interest was connected to a number of projects which are expected to increase the utility of SHIB. One among them is the Shiba Inu metaverse.
Nonetheless, Shiba Inu seems to have been gripped by fears of a faster Fed policy action after inflation data. The cryptocurrency experienced a flash crash that saw it touch the support of $0.000012. As of press time, SHIB was recovering and up 0.91% in the last 24 hours. Does SHIB have a chance to make a comeback?
Shiba Inu trades at key support as price breaks below inside bars
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Technically, the Shiba Inu token has initiated a bearish breakout from multiple inside bars at the support. A breakout suggests that bearish pressure may mount at the key level. Besides, the price moved below the moving averages, which could offer further resistance above. Nonetheless, SHIB is showing recovery and resisting a drop below $0.000012.
Concluding thoughts
Shiba Inu remains vulnerable at the support zone. However, an interest in cryptocurrency could help its recovery at the critical make-or-break level. Currently, we cannot ascertain if the recovery will occur after a bearish breakout of inside bars at the support. We need to watch the price action over the next few days to ascertain the potential direction of SHIB.
Cardano is expected to undergo a network upgrade on September 22
The network has witnessed increased asset inflows in the past week
ADA is recovering after falling due to inflation data
Cardano’s ADA/USD highly expected Vasil upgrade is getting close. The development team has earmarked September 22 as the date the hard fork will go live. With enthusiasm around the hard fork, it is highly probable the token will experience buying pressure.
Well, there is no adequate proof of how Cardano will behave as the hard fork occurs. Nonetheless, a Digital Asset Fund Flows report has highlighted growing interest. For the past week, Cardano has witnessed inflows of $400,000. The rate is 4 times the inflows of $100,000 the previous week. Comparatively, Bitcoin products saw about $13 million in outflows in the past week. Ethereum had $62 million in outflows amid the expected move to a proof-of-stake blockchain.
The increased inflows into ADA suggest expectations that the market has on cryptocurrency. A successful hard fork could allow Cardano to outperform the market.
ADA price movement and prediction ahead of the Vasil upgrade
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Cardano is recovering after sustained losses following Tuesday’s inflation data. While most cryptocurrencies remain in the red, Cardano has surged by nearly 2% in the last 24 hours. Trading volumes are still down by 17%, highlighting a mixed reaction.
Source – TradingView
On the technical front, ADA slipped below the 50-day MA. It is recovering above the 20-day MA, although the price remains below an important $0.52 resistance. At the current level, ADA lacks a clear directional movement. A bullish momentum will be confirmed if ADA overcomes the $0.52 resistance. The Vasil upgrade could be the next trigger for bullish momentum.
Summary
ADA is recovering after the latest slip. Inflows on Cardano products are growing, which could trigger a surge. Currently, we cannot confirm a bullish bias as the price remains trapped by resistance and 50-day MA.
Google Cloud recently joined the list of Axie Infinity validators.
AXS has retested $12.8 support amid a sluggish momentum.
Axie Infinity AXS/USD has dipped 2.62% in the past 24 hours to trade at slightly above $13. The drop comes despite Google cloud recently joining the list of firms validating transactions on the blockchain.
Google’s entry makes the number of validators on Ronin 18. Ronin is Axie’s gaming-based Ethereum sidechain. The platform was breached in March in one of the largest DeFi hacks of all time. About 10% of the more than $500 million worth of crypto losses has since been recovered.
Part of the security intervention by Sky Mavis has focused largely on decentralization. The developer aims to expand validators to 21. The effort is yet to have a significant impact on the price of AXS token, which tanked from $75 to $13 after the exploit.
Axie Infinity is a battling game powered by collectible NFT assets. To date, the blockchain game has recorded more than $4 billion in NFT asset sales. Much of the success was registered last year before play-to-earn platforms lost momentum. Axie Infinity is now expanding to free-to-play models, and it remains to be seen how profitable the move will be. On the technical side, AXS is facing a correction.
AXS retests $12.8 support in a market correction
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According to the daily chart above, AXS has retraced from a high of $15.3 to the $12.8 support level. Despite the MACD indicator showing bullish signals, momentum to the upside is weak. RSI is at 40, meaning the bears are still controlling the market. However, a price above the $15 resistance invalidates the bearish sentiment, and AXS could set on recovery.
Concluding thoughts
AXS has retraced to a make-or-break support level. A price below the support could open more weakness, and the token could trade even lower. Concerns around the security of the Ronin network remain a challenge for Axie Infinity in the long run.
The Ethereum merge is likely to entrench Ethereum’s position as a top layer-1 chain. That’s because, with better scaling and lower fees, more developers are likely to find Ethereum even more attractive.
So, does this mean the platform blockchain market is cornered, and there is no space for other players? Far from it! While Ethereum is likely to entrench its position as the number one platform blockchain, others will still thrive. That’s because Ethereum fees will, on average, still be higher than other players in the industry.
In fact, at current depressed prices, now could be a good time to invest in layer-1s that have the potential to do well if Ethereum triggers a broader market rally in the short term.
Solana (SOL)
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Solana (SOL) takes pride in being one of the fastest platform blockchains and is unmatched regarding transaction costs. Solana can handle up to 50k transactions per second at fees in the pennies.
While Solana has had security scares recently, developers seem to have confidence in it, as its adoption is growing fast. For instance, Solana NFTs are growing exponentially, and the number of DeFi projects launching on Solana is also on the rise.
One of the big projects moving to Solana and could change its fortunes in short to medium term is Helium. Helium is considering a shift to Solana, and once it happens, it will be a huge credibility boost for Solana.
It will be a good indicator that Solana still has room to grow despite the increasing pressure that Ethereum will put on Layer-1 blockchains going into the future. When you factor in that Solana is way off its most recent highs, it’s clear why it is one of the top cryptocurrencies to watch even after the Ethereum merge.
Terra Classic (LUNC)
As LUNC is such a new asset, it’s yet to be listed on major exchanges. You can still purchase LUNC using a DEX (decentralised exchange) though, which just means there are a few extra steps. To buy LUNC right now, follow these steps:
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2. Send your ETH to a compatible wallet like Trust Wallet or MetaMask
You’ll need to create your wallet, grab your address, and send your coins there.
3. Connect your wallet to the 1Inch DEX
Head to 1Inch, and ‚connect‘ your wallet to it.
4. You can now swap your ETH for LUNC
Now that you’re connected, you’ll be able to swap for 100s of coins including LUNC.
Terra Classic (LUNC) has been in the news recently, primarily due to the token burn that was implemented as an on-chain tax. While this is the reason for the massive pump witnessed last week, Terra Classic remains one of the most capable Layer-1s in the market. It still has the technical capabilities and lots of projects building on top of it. That’s despite the UST collapse that almost ruined the network. Terra Classic’s scalability, low fees, and now the token burn put it in a unique position to compete with Ethereum even after the Ethereum merge.
Avalanche (AVAX)
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Avalanche (AVAX) is another top layer-1 cryptocurrency gaining traction quite fast in adoption. The most recent pointers to Avalanche’s growing adoption include GMX, a decentralized spot trading exchange, and DeFi aggregator 1Inch. Being one of the more stable L-1 chains, Avalanche is likely to record growing adoption even after the Ethereum merge.
Since Avalanche is trading at record lows compared to its most recent all-time highs, it stands out as one of the top cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on not just in September but for days to come.