Kategorie: Crypto Analysis

• Chainlink is the most dominant player in the platform blockchain market. 

• Chainlink is interlinked with all major platform blockchains as it’s needed for smart contracts to execute correctly.

• Chainlink is currently in a breakout after consolidating for weeks. 

On the weekly charts, the market continues trading in a consolidation pattern, which makes now a perfect time to accumulate high-potential cryptocurrencies. With fundamentals increasingly taking center stage in the crypto market, there is a pretty high chance that fundamentally strong cryptos could outperform the market long term.

For this reason, Chainlink (LINK) easily stands out as one of the cryptos that are worth accumulating at current prices. One factor that makes LINK strong is its dominance in the oracles market. Chainlink commands over 65% of the decentralized oracles market compared to all its competitors. Essentially, it has a chokehold on this market and is unlikely to be dethroned, just like Bitcoin is unlikely to be displaced as the number one crypto.

However, it is not just about being number one in its niche, but also that Chainlink’s core market is essential. Decentralized oracles are at the center of all smart contracts. Without them, it would be impossible for smart contracts to run. For this reason, Chainlink is intertwined with all the major platform blockchains ranging from Ethereum to Solana.

Given that smart contracts are increasingly becoming the backbone of the crypto market and pretty soon the entire world economy, the use case for decentralized oracles like Chainlink will only get stronger. By extension, this means higher demand for LINK, which will reflect in its long-term price.

LINK is in a breakout; can it sustain momentum?

Source: TradingView

After trading in a range between $12.68 and $13.38, LINK is currently in a breakout, following a similar price action in the broader market. If Bitcoin can hold above $40k and buying volumes increase, LINK could easily test $20 in the short term. 

Summary

Chainlink is one of the strongest cryptos in the market when you consider fundamentals the primary analysis metric. It has more than 65% of the decentralized oracles market and is needed for smart contracts to run as required. With the broader market showing some upside momentum, LINK has broken out of a multi-week range and high volumes.

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Metaverse coins are currently under pressure. Although the broader crypto market has struggled in recent times, it seems like metaverse tokens have actually been hit hard. But this offers investors new opportunities to buy cheap assets. Is the dip worth it?

• Most metaverse coins are over 90% down from recent peaks

• These coins however still have so much potential.

• Recent dips could be perfect for both short- and long-term plays.

Well, for dip hunters keen on the metaverse, we have created a list of three coins that should be worth it.

Decentraland (MANA)

Decentraland (MANA) is a virtual platform that allows people to build digital communities. You can own virtual real estate here and interact with other users. MANA, the native token for the Decentraland platform, was a huge performer in 2021.

Data Source: Tradingview 

But after peaking in February, it’s been free fall ever since. According to current estimates, MANA is now nearly 60% off from its recent highs. This presents the ultimate dip for both short-term traders and long investors. At press time, MANA was selling at $2.26 with a market cap of around $4.1 billion.

Victoria VR (VR)

Victoria VR (VR) is a metaverse microcap that has also been feeling the pressure. The token is based on the Victoria VR MMORPG virtual reality universe. At press time, it had a market cap of about $100 million. In most cases, when large-cap coins like MANA rally, microcaps tend to see higher gains. Victoria VR (VR) could give investors a chance to make some returns.

Stacks (STX)

Stacks (STX) is also another metaverse coin that has been deep in the red over the last two weeks. Like MANA, it has lost around 65% from its recent peak. Stacks is actually a very interesting project with superb long-term utility. The 65% dip is such a perfect entry for anyone interested in it.

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After dropping significantly in recent weeks, The Graph (GRT) is now finally ready to rise again. A period of consolidation has now ended, and the coin could be looking to surge upwards. But how will this uptrend play out? We will analyze below but check out these highlights first.

• GRT had bottomed at its crucial support of $0.317 in recent days.

• After consolidating, the token is now rising again and is up over 20% in the last 3 days.

• At press time, GRT was trading at $0.3885, up 6% in the last 24 hours.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Can Graph (GRT) reclaim the $0.4 support?

Reclaiming the $0.4 support will be very crucial for GRT bulls. It is also the most important overhead resistance that could be decisive in the coming days. In previous trading sessions, GRT has tested $0.4 several times but has been rejected in almost all instances. There is no reason to believe that this time around, it will be different. 

At press time, the token was trading at $0.3885. We expect the price action in the coming days to get close or even slightly above $0.4. But it remains unlikely that GRT will sustain any decent gains above that price. 

Instead, another rejection is coming, and when it happens, the coin will pull back to its next support, which is $0.317. But if bulls can pull it off and surge past $0.4, then another 25% uptrend is possible before the correction sets in.

Graph (GRT) – The long-term outlook?

The long-term outlook for Graph (GRT) still remains very good. Yes, the coin has seen a lot of pressure at the start of the year. 

The volatility is likely to persist in the next few weeks too. But analysts still think that GRT is on course for decent gains in 2022. It is therefore a good coin to buy and hold for the long-term investor.

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The last 30 days have proved very difficult for Polkadot (DOT). The coin has been dropping fast, including the total value locked or TVL. But despite this downtrend, there is still a chance that DOT could rebound in the near term. Here is all you need to know.

• Total Value Locked (TVL) on DOT has dropped by nearly 78% in just a month.

• But DOT is trying to consolidate, and it could rebound in the near term.

• At the time of writing, the coin was trading at $17.51, virtually unchanged in the last 24 hours.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Polkadot (DOT) – How soon can it rebound?

A trend reversal for DOT is not far away. In fact, looking at the price action, the downtrend has stagnated. This could suggest that perhaps DOT is consolidating and trying to find sufficient demand. 

But the drop in TVL is a big blow for investor confidence. In just one month, Polkadot has lost over 78% in TVL. It will take time to recover these losses but even then, the price might rebound much faster. After all, the technical indicators are somewhat bullish. 

For instance, DOT still remains above its 50-day SMA even after the TVL plunge. Relative Strength Index, a crucial momentum indicator, also points towards a bullish trend. While we are not clear how far the coin can rise once the downtrend reverses, a gain of around 30% is still possible.

Best time to buy Polkadot (DOT)

Polkadot (DOT) is an Ethereum scaling solution that saw immense growth last year. Some of these gains are however fading away but do not let this fool you. 

Polkadot remains a powerful cross-chain solution that will have a huge role to play in the blockchain evolution. This is why the recent plunge in pricing gives you the best chance ever to buy at a very good entry point.

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Algorand (ALGO) has become one of the more resilient top coins in the market. Despite facing increased pressure, the coin has managed to hold a key support zone. It now looks like the price action has reached an important intersection that could trigger a 60% rally.

• ALGO has found strong support at the $0.675 mark.

• The coin has also reached an important intersection between liquidity and support.

• This could trigger a massive bull run with gains of over 60% in the near term.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Algorand (ALGO) – What to expect next

The key for ALGO right now is the $0.675 support. If the bulls hold that, then we could be looking at a very good run. At the moment, Algorand is trading at $0.693, relatively higher than the aforementioned support. 

More importantly, below the $0.675 support zone is what we call sell-stop liquidity that was formed in the middle of 2021. That liquidity is going to become more decisive. If this happens, then it is likely that ALGO will swing above $1 or higher.

This will go a long way in recovering some of the losses the coin has reported over the last two months. After all, ALGO still remains 78% lower compared to the highs of November 2021. 

But there is some downside risk as well. However, even if ALGO loses the $0.675 support, the 60% rally could still happen. The only way this uptrend could be invalidated is if the coin drops below $0.62.

What next for Algorand (ALGO)

The massive plunge we have seen in Algorand (ALGO) is not a surprise. Much of it has nothing to do with the fundamentals but more to do with broader pressures in the market. 

As sentiment starts to turn around, ALGO will reclaim its glory days. The coin could in fact get to $5 by the end of 2022. It’s, therefore, something to watch for any investor.

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