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• ApeCoin gained 3% on Friday and remains green over the week

• ApeCoin will start to issue staking rewards on December 12

• The cryptocurrency faces resistance approaching the upper limit of descending channel

ApeCoin (APE/USD) staking functionality is no longer a dream – it’s a reality. Staking rewards are set to begin on December 12. Apes are making merry as the staking service launches with a thud, just like the APE airdrop.

ApeCoin staking launched on December 5, much to the excitement of its communities. In just one day after the launch of the staking feature, $32 million worth of APE was deposited in the staking contract. Stakers are now expecting the rewards in a few days, with 175 million APEs expected to be distributed in three years. The number represents around 17.5% of the total ApeCoin tokens in circulation. Will the staking feature launch boost the price of APE?

As CoinJournal previously reported, APE was gaining ahead of the staking service. The gains have cooled, in a typical buy the rumours, sell the news scenario. However, it is not that exactly, as APE had gained by an intraday of 3% as of press time. The cryptocurrency has remained at more than 2% in the past week. Will APE continue with the gains as the staking rewards trickle in? That will depend on the technical changes in APE price.

ApeCoin trapped in a descending channel amid a bullish push

APE/USD Chart by TradingView

On the daily chart, APE trades on the upper limit of the descending channel. The cryptocurrency has been trading at this level for weeks, with bulls getting rejected. The price action is, however, looking increasingly bullish, as shown by a continued push to break higher.

What to watch next for APE?

A breakout at the upper limit of the descending channel is the key event for ApeCoin next. The breakout will see APE price also overcome a crucial resistance at $4.2.

A breakout at the descending channel and $4.2 resistance will place APE for recovery to the next resistance at $5.0.

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• Toncoin has been bullish lately

• The cryptocurrency is retesting the resistance at $1.97

• Investors should watch for a breakout for a chance to buy the token

Toncoin (TON/USD) trades at $1.97. The level is an important resistance zone; it is the third time the cryptocurrency has tested it since September. TONCOIN was trading with increasing momentum at the crucial level, implying that buyers were looking for a potential breakout. Will it happen?

Toncoin is a decentralised blockchain and a Layer-1 protocol. The project was founded in 2018 by Telegram before being abandoned. The acquisition by the TON Foundation saw its name change from “Telegram Open Network” to “The Open Network” or simply, TON. 

TON is a community-driven protocol. It features a flexible architecture with a focus on the typical customer. The blockchain’s mission is to have a robust ecosystem for decentralised services, storage, instant payment, and a domain name system. It is regarded as one of the fastest blockchains. In September 2021, at the height of the crypto boom, Ton processed a then-world record 55,000 transactions per second in a contest. The TPS has since grown rapidly in line with improving technology.

TONCOIN, the native token, has, however, succumbed to the bear market. The token topped $4.8 in December 2021. It now trades at less than half the value, although the price is still sound compared to most cryptocurrencies. TONCOIN is now giving bulls an alert ahead of its next move.

TONCOIN retests the $1.97 resistance

TONCOIN/USD Chart by TradingView

Technically, TONCOIN is trading with bullish and improving momentum. The MACD indicator is bullish as the cryptocurrency retests the $1.97 resistance. A break above the resistance would allow TONCOIN bulls to push the price to the next possible resistance at $2.8.

What to do next for TONCOIN?

Wait for a confirmation of a breakout at $1.97 before buying TONCOIN. With the cryptocurrency getting rejected at the crucial level three times, investors should also be prepared for a correction. A rejection of the upside will pit TONCOIN back to $1.

Where to buy TONCOIN 

As TONCOIN is such a new asset, it’s yet to be listed on major exchanges. You can still purchase TONCOIN using a DEX (decentralised exchange) though, which just means there are a few extra steps. To buy TONCOIN 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

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4. You can now swap your ETH for TONCOIN

Now that you’re connected, you’ll be able to swap for 100s of coins including TONCOIN.

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• Solana token has been consolidating for a month

• The FTX crash has been a blow to SOL’s price and recovery

• SOL trades with lower volumes, and a potential drop could occur

Solana (SOL/USD) trades at $13. The cryptocurrency has held to this key level for a month now. The level was reached after a sharp sell-off. That gives buyers the confidence that SOL is consolidating ahead of a potential takeoff. However, it is also true that SOL is just one potential bear leg, and the token will hit levels at or below $10. Fundamentals have not been favourable either.

CoinJournal previously reported that activity on the Solana blockchain was on the decline. That comes even as investors lose trust in the proclaimed Ethereum killer. Earlier in the year, frequent network hacks accelerated SOL’s bear market, amid an ongoing crypto winter. The latest blow now comes from the FTX crash in November, which took SOL to $13. However, even as other major cryptocurrencies make some comeback, SOL continues to struggle. Investors are still not convinced, a month after the FTX exit.

Solana Compass shows that Alameda Research still possesses 48.6 million Solana tokens. The total worth of the tokens is around $700 million, representing nearly 9% of SOL in circulation. Clearly, such reports may spell doom for SOL.

SOL trades with weakening volume at $13

SOL/USD Chart by TradingView

Looking at the daily chart, SOL trades with negligible and falling volumes despite holding at the $13 support. The level coincides with the 20-day MA but is below the 50-day MA. Although the MACD indicator has slightly improved, momentum is weak and bearish.  

From a technical point of view, SOL is consolidating, but the bear pressure could mount as buyers weaken at the developing support.

What next for SOL?

A weak trading volume suggests buyers avoid SOL despite the price holding strongly to $13. Although the consolidation is positive and could give buyers time to push prices higher, the token is under pressure. Investors should remain cautious before buying SOL.

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OKX is a top cryptocurrency exchange which offers over 140 cryptocurrencies to invest in. OKX takes customer security very seriously, they store almost all of their clients‘ funds in cold storage, and the exchange is yet to be hacked. On top of this, the exchange offers very low fees and customers can even use their crypto as collateral for loans on the platform.

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• Axie Infinity token lost 6.60% on Thursday despite previous gains

• Axie Infinity has been recording increasing activity on the platform

• The token faces resistance at the 50-day moving average

After strong gains, Axie Infinity’s (AXS/USD) price is weakening. The token traded down by 6.60% in 24 hours, despite retaining a 16% weekly surge. As CoinJournal reported, Axie Infinity’s bullishness reflected increasing activity on the blockchain.

The increased activity on the play-to-earn gaming platform happens even as decentralisation takes shape. According to a December 05 announcement, “invested” community members have come together to achieve the goal. The announcement stated that more than 600 dedicated members had come together to share Axie Infinity’s future. Besides, Axie Infinity is building an inaugural pilot “season” for its “Governance” section. As a result, it has selected 700 contributors for the trials.

The reaction of the Axie Infinity token to the recent developments may foretell that some positives are to be expected. However, AXS remains subdued by a bear market. 

AXS trades at the 50-day MA but is facing bear pressure

AXS/USD Chart by TradingView

From the technical outlook, AXS faces pressure, although the momentum is slightly bullish. The MACD indicator is bullish and recently crossed above the neutral zone. The cryptocurrency trades at the 50-day MA after initially pushing above it.

Can AXS sustain the upside?

Largely, AXS’s price is bearish. The cryptocurrency has been on a downtrend. If bulls are to capitalise on the relief rally, they must avoid a drop below the 50-day MA. Recovery at the moving average will set AXS for the next potential resistance at $11.

Conversely, a drop below will pit AXS to the 20-day MA or $6 bottom. Investors should watch the price action for further confirmation.

Where to buy AXS 

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OKX

OKX is a top cryptocurrency exchange which offers over 140 cryptocurrencies to invest in. OKX takes customer security very seriously, they store almost all of their clients‘ funds in cold storage, and the exchange is yet to be hacked. On top of this, the exchange offers very low fees and customers can even use their crypto as collateral for loans on the platform.

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• TKO rose by 100% on reports of the acquisition of Tokocrypto by Binance 

• The cryptocurrency has slid by 28% since forming a local top at $0.57

• TKO could correct to $0.34

Toko (TKO/USD) token is attracting buyers. With a surge of 100%, it may be too late to buy TKO now. But when an opportune moment comes, you could snap the token, thanks to positive cryptocurrency news.

The gains in TKO come amid reports that Binance is acquiring the Indonesian crypto exchange Tokocrypto. We know that Binance is the world’s biggest crypto exchange. Thus, any approach to acquisition is likely to build optimism. TKO, the native token, reacted to the news, rising sharply from $0.283 to $0.57.

Binance is particularly interested in Tokocrypto since it is locally regulated. It is the first entity to be registered under Indonesia’s Commodities Futures Trading Regulatory Agency. Binance already holds an investment in the Indonesian exchange since 2020.

But the sharp gains in TKO may prove difficult to hold, at least for now. As of press time, TKO traded at $0.42, a decline of 28% from its local high. The trading volume had also fallen sharply and was only up 2.99%. However, to an investor monitoring the positive developments of Tokocrypto with Binance, TKO should remain on the waitlist.

TKO corrects but is yet to find support

TKO/USDT Chart by TradingView

Technically, TKO is bullish but faces a correction. From the RSI indicator, a reading of 77 implies that TKO is overbought and a correction is on the horizon. 

The support lies at $0.34, giving bears a chance to push the cryptocurrency lower. The level was a breakout zone that was triggered as the price was pumped.

Concluding thoughts

TKO faces further gains if the reports of the acquisition of Tokocrypto get confirmed by Binance. However, currently, investors face a correction.

If you are looking to buy the token, the level to keep an eye on is $0.34. Also, monitor the developments around the token, as positive news can trigger sharp rises before reaching support.

Where to buy TKO 

Binance

Binance is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. It is better suited to more experienced investors and it offers a large number of cryptocurrencies to choose from, at over 600. Binance is also known for having low trading fees and a multiple of trading options that its users can benefit from, such as; peer-to-peer trading, margin trading and spot trading.

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WazirX is India’s largest crypto exchange. Started in 2018, WazirX has grown to be the most trusted exchange in the Indian crypto market. It is a part of the binance group, serving users in 180 countries.

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