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The TerraUSD (UST) token crashed to lows of $0.61 on Monday as it massively de-pegged from the $1 peg even as the broader crypto market bled amid the worst sell-off of 2022.

UST has since moved back up amid a raft of measures to reestablish the peg by the Luna Foundation Guard, the organization that currently oversees the UST treasury.

As the algorithmic token fell, the LFG deployed its $2.2 billion BTC reserves – a move likely to have helped stem the rot- with BTC price falling briefly below $30k and LUNA nosediving more than 50% to around $28.

UST is vulnerable as LUNA trades 50% down in 24 hours

Tim Frost, founder and CEO of Yield App says the crash points to the vulnerabilities facing decentralized stablecoins.

“A brutal start to the week for the entire cryptocurrency market has brought one of its latest stars to its knees: UST. Just when we thought a decentralized, algorithmic stable coin had finally made the grade and proved all skeptics wrong, it slips 40% below its USD peg,” Frost told CoinJournal via email.

At the time of writing, UST is back to around $0.90 as BTC sees a slight recovery above $31.5k and Terra (LUNA) pares some of the losses to currently trade around $30. The LUNA/USD pair is however still 50% down.

Frost believes fresh selling around the DeFi token could mean LFG’s measures are “unlikely this is going to prove a long-term solution.” More inbound pressure on UST is thus possible.

“More importantly, this underlines how vulnerable decentralized stablecoins that rely on theoretical pegs instead of hard cash are in a good old-fashioned bank run. There is little anybody can do when investors start heading for the door en masse other than join the stampede and accept a huge loss,” the Yield App chief added.

On the overall outlook of the crypto market, Frost says “there is now little doubt we are in the midst of the most aggressive bear market since 2018.” 

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Anchor Protocol (ANC) has been surging today even as the broader crypto market sees a major sell-off. The coin is expected to continue outperforming the rest of the market over the next 24 hours or so. Here are some of the main developments:

• ANC has gained nearly 13% even as the broader market sees a drop of around 7%

• The DeFi protocol has also seen its TVL increase by 2% over the last 7 days

• Trade volume for ANC has also shot up by 300% over the last 24 hours

Data Source: Tradingview 

Anchor Protocol (ANC) – Can it keep it up?

The recent 13% surge in 24 hours is a welcome surprise for ANC investors. Outperforming the broader market is always a good sign. However, it is unlikely that this trend will last long. In fact, we expect the gains to be relatively short-term unless there is an improvement in sentiment across the market. 

As a result, expect ANC to report gains over the next two or three days before it finally pulls back and follows the broader trend in the crypto industry. Anchor Protocol should however be on your radar. 

A jump in TVL right now is not something to take lightly. Since the start of the year, DeFi Protocols across the board have seen a sharp decline in total value locked. The fact that Anchor still has nearly $17 billion in TVL right now is a big plus.

Is ANC a good future investment?

Anchor Protocol is the biggest DeFi protocol on the Terra network. It has one of the largest TVLs too. The DeFi protocol has also continued to offer low-risk returns for UST deposits with an annual yield of up to 18%. With these fundamentals, it is likely that the project will continue to grow very steadily into the future. It is therefore a worthy investment in DeFi.

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Decentraland (MANA) has continued to push lower over the last few days. The coin has in fact been under pressure for all of April. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like things will improve soon as MANA sells off. Here is what you need to know:

• Despite consistently dropping for the last month, a trend reversal for MANA is unlikely for now.

• The coin may bottom at $1 in the near term before its next bull run

• MANA has closed in the red for 5 straight trading sessions.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Decentraland (MANA) – price prediction 

April has been one of the most difficult months for MANA. The coin has largely been on a downtrend for the whole month, and while there were some signs the sell-off could ease, so far, the price action has failed to rally. But the worse is not even over yet.

In fact, we do not expect any reversal of this downtrend anytime soon. As a result, MANA will continue to fall in the near term and could bottom at $1 before its next bull run. This will be a loss of nearly 50% from its current price.

Besides, MANA’s fall did not start in April. The coin had in fact peaked in February and was trading at around $3.55. This was the best price in 2022. However, MANA has lost over 50% from those highs, with more losses expected to come in the coming weeks.

Will MANA rise again?

Yes, MANA will rise again. The metaverse coin still has a lot of upside in the longer term. However, current sentiment in the market remains very unpredictable. 

We are likely to see a sustained period of volatility and selling pressure before the price action finally stabilizes. Despite all this, we still think that MANA will deliver incredible returns this year, even though it will struggle to hit the success of 2021.

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It is largely expected that 2022 will be the year of decentralized finance or DeFi. New and exciting projects in DeFi are coming out while existing projects are getting bigger. Here are reasons why DeFi will explode in 2022:

• Institutional investors are eying up DeFi projects

• Innovation in DeFi is growing by the day with more successes expected in 2022.

• DeFi has the potential to become its own independent sector free from the broader crypto market.

So, if you are looking for DeFi projects that will have a huge impact on the industry this year, we have a top 3 list below.

GoldFinch (GFI)

GoldFinch (GFI) is a decentralized lending protocol that allows users to access crypto-backed loans without collateral. The project is one of the few in the market today that is offering uncollateralized loans.

Data Source: Tradingview 

According to data from the website, over 200,000 users are already benefiting from its loans. GoldFinch is targeting users across emerging markets where the need for credit is highest. It is one of those projects that solve a real need and is likely to expand further in 2022.

Trader Joe (JOE)

Trader Joe (JOE) is a highly liquid decentralized exchange built on the Avalanche network. It is the main DEX for avalanche too, and is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer crypto exchange around the world. Trader Joe also provides liquidity and yield farming pools that allow users to earn rewards. It is characterized by fast transactions, low arbitrage fees, and security.

Convex Finance (CRV)

If you are looking for a reliable liquidity aggregator that will help you stake and earn rewards, then Convex Finance (CRV) will be ideal for you. It is an established DeFi project of course, with a market cap of around $1.5 billion. But there is still so much potential, and CRV is likely to jump even further.

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Market cap is one of the most important metrics to watch when deciding which crypto assets to buy. Typically, investors prefer coins with a lower market cap since there is potential for growth. But sometimes, it may help to choose coins with a mid-range market cap. Here is why:

• Mid-range cap coins are often tried and tested in the market

• A market cap of above $500 million may also suggest the project is legit

• There is still a lot of growth potential with a mid-range market cap too.

Well, if you are hunting for coins with a mid-range market cap, we have a top 3 list below that should interest you:

1 Inch Network (1INCH)

The 1inch Network (1INCH) is an innovative decentralized ecosystem that was built to power the DeFi revolution. The project is designed to aggregate liquidity across a wide range of DEXs. This gives users the chance to trade various crypto assets with very minimal slippage. 

Data Source: Tradingview 

1Inch also offers cross-chain liquidity aggregation, making it one of the most powerful DEX protocols in the world. It is a legitimate project with a proven track record in the market already.

Yearn Finance (YFI)

Yearn Finance (YFI) is a yield farming protocol that also doubles up as a DEX aggregator as well. It is one of the most recognizable projects in DeFi. Ever since its launch, Yearn Finance has attracted massive investments in its ecosystem. We have also seen the launch of brand-new innovative products on the network over the past few months.

Synthetix (SNX)

Synthetix (SNX) is a trading protocol that allows investors to trade several cryptos and non-crypto assets using blockchain technology. The goal of the platform is to offer users a series of highly liquid tradable assets across the entire financial landscape. The project was founded in 2017 and continues to grow steadily even today.

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