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Solana (SOL/USD) jumped to a 2-month high of $38.7 over the weekend. The strong recovery happened after Google Cloud announced it had become a Solana validator.  

Google Cloud further said it would continue working with the Layer-1 blockchain. The partnership will see the introduction of Blockchain Node Engine to the blockchain in 2023. Solana is now expected to become the payment service for Google Cloud services.

Aside from the recent developments, Solana has witnessed increased growth. In late September, the total transactions on the blockchain rose past the hundred billion mark for the first time. Of course, that comes when Solana enthusiasts continue to express concern over the frequent network outages. The increasing adoption means investors see real use cases for the proclaimed Ethereum killer.

Elsewhere, a pseudonymous crypto analyst Cantering Clark is too optimistic about SOL recovery. In a note to his 149,500 Twitter followers, Clerk says SOL is forming a multi-month base. He posits that the cryptocurrency is taking out a diagonal resistance and is consistently getting a green light.

Aside from the positive fundamentals, technical indicators show SOL attempting to break a key level.

SOL rejected at $37, another attempt for buyers to push higher?

Source – TradingView

Technically, SOL was rejected at the $37.6 resistance zone. The token attempted a breakout after a strong rally over the weekend. The jump helped the cryptocurrency to recover above the 50-day MA for the first time since mid-August.

The MACD indicator shows a bullish momentum for SOL. However, the momentum has slightly weakened after a 10% SOL price drop on Monday.

Will SOL go higher?

The $37.6 is the key litmus test for SOL. There is already an indication that buyers are rejecting a price drop below the 50-day MA. Should buyers remain resilient, we vouch for SOL’s break above $37.6. That will open a buy trade and set it for a price increase to $42 and the main resistance at $47.

Another price rejection at $37.6 could see buyers wait longer for SOL to go higher. If the price breaks below the moving averages, a bear market could continue for SOL.

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The Graph token (GRT/USD) rose by a dozen percentage points on Thursday. The token was among the few gainers on the day after a market drop following the Fed’s rate hike. CoinMarketCap showed a surge in trading volumes, coinciding with the price surge. The gains elicit the question, how sustainable is GRT? 

The Graph claims to be an indexing protocol. Users can use the platform to query other networks, including Ethereum and IPFS. The protocol allows anyone to create and publish subgraphs, or open APIs, further broadening data decentralisation.

Alongside the investor interest on Thursday, The Graph was projected to benefit immensely from the Ethereum Merge. However, since the Merge, GRT price has been a beaten-down cryptocurrency. That’s because of the querying function that The Graph provides to Ethereum. Consequently, The Graph has been recognised as key to Ethereum’s scaling plans. 

The gains in The Graph underline positive expectations the protocol will play in the post-Merge period. Going by the fundamentals, investors could see the Graph as a favourable investment in the PoS ETH era. 

GRT meets resistance after the intra-day gains

Source – TradingView

Technically, The Graph token has met resistance at $0.092. The token is undergoing a correction at the resistance zone. Although it broke past the resistance, a close of the daily candlestick below could invalidate a bullish view. However, the RSI remains above the midpoint, implying buyers are still active on the token.

What next for GRT?

The cryptocurrency has to clear the resistance level to consider a buy attractive. We need to wait for the close of the daily candlestick to assess the next price direction. A bullish breakout will allow buyers to target $0.10 and $0.12 next.

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Play-to-earn (P2E) games, digital platforms that let users earn rewards by playing, are gaining popularity. Their concept of allowing gamers to monetise their games has boosted the value of their in-game currencies. Cryptos native to Decentraland, Sandbox, and Axie infinity has the potential to rally post the bear market.

Decentraland MANA

Topping is Decentraland (MANA/USD), an Ethereum-based token, ranked # 47 with a valuation of $1.3 billion. It powers Decentraland, a blockchain comprising Games, NFTs, and user-managed experiences. The Decentraland concept is big on LAND NFTs, also referred to as virtual platforms that enable users to interact.

 Source: Tradingview

From the daily chart, MANA is consolidating at $0.603 support after a trend of lower highs and lower lows. If the level does not hold, the token could find lower support. On the contrary, $0.671 is the immediate resistance.

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The Sandbox SAND

Second on the best P2Es to watch is Sandbox (SAND/USD), currently trading at $0.7472, with a market cap of $1 billion. Although the price is a fraction of its $7.5 ATH, the platform is ranked as one of the largest GameFi platforms. Sandbox has been attracting corporate investors, the latest being Paris Hilton for cryptoween experience.

Source: TradingView

According to the daily chart above, SAND has been on a strong sell-off. The possible retracement levels in the next leg up are $0.86, $0.95, $1.03, and $1.10, all at the Fibonacci levels.

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Axie Infinity AXS

The NFT-based online game, developed by Sky Mavis, had significant success last year. Its native token, AXS, traded at the peak of $160. However, the crypto winter has since eroded the gains to as low as $9 at the moment, representing a market cap of $1 billion. As CoinJournal reported, news of unlocking more Axie Infinity Shards contributed to the latest decline.

Despite the huge selloff, Axie Infinity remains a strong P2E platform, recently releasing Game Raylights, the first blockchain land mini-game. With its popularity among play-to-earn investors, it has the potential to return big gains in the next bull run.

Source: TradingView

AXS lost $12 support on October 5. The momentum indicator, RSI, is at 33, above the oversold zone, meaning AXS could be due for a trend reversal.

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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:

1. Buy ETH on a regulated exchange or broker, like eToro ›

We suggest eToro because it’s one of the world’s leading multi-asset trading platforms, an exchange and wallet all-in-one with some of the lowest fees in the industry. It’s also beginner-friendly, and has more payment methods available to users than any other available service.

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.

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• Ravencoin has gained 54% in a week

• Ravencoin blockchain is a Bitcoin fork

• The token is boosted by speculations of PoW miners’ shift

Ravencoin RVN/USD is alongside Terra Classic, making parabolic moves. In the last 7 days, RVN has added 54.42%. The gains are not stopping as the token surged by 20.36% in 24 hours as of the time of writing. So, what’s driving the price of the 79th-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap?

Let’s first dissect what Ravencoin is and its role in the crypto ecosystem. 

Ravencoin is a brainchild of Bitcoin, with the blockchain just 4 years old since its April 2018 launch. The blockchain has most of the features of Bitcoin. As such, it undergoes periodic halvings and runs on the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism. 

Ravencoin’s whitepaper indicates that it is a blockchain-based ecosystem. It allows users and developers to come up with tokens for whatever asset of their liking. The ability to create a token from virtually anything is the network’s main value proposition. Users can then move the tokens to third parties via the Ravencoin network. 

Ravencoin price and prediction

While RVN has been bullish lately, it is nothing near its former self. At press time, the cryptocurrency was trading at $0.044, the highest ever since May. While crypto recoveries were boosting RVN, increased speculation is also behind the latest surge. PoW miners are seeking alternatives ahead of Ethereum’s move to Proof-of-Stake consensus. Investors are looking at Ravencoin as a superior alternative to Bitcoin in PoW miners’ shift. That’s because the network comes at lower costs and faster speeds. To some extent, RVN investors are reading from the same script as the Ethereum Classic enthusiasts.

Source – TradingView

From the technical outlook, RVN has successfully cleared the $0.04 resistance. We shall remain interested in the level as Ethereum Merge approaches. More volatility could see the token continue to surge. The next level is $0.05.

Summary

Ravencoin is rising due to growing expectations it could attract PoW miners from Ethereum. The token remains largely susceptible due to volatilities. $0.04 is the level to watch if seeking to buy.

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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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