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Solana (SOL) bears eye $75 as sell-off in crypto continues to intensify

A mobile phone with Solana on it, representing where FIDA can be found

It doesn’t seem like long ago when there was talk of Solana (SOL) smashing past $500. But the altcoin, like many assets in the market, has seen massive corrections. The recent one came barely a few days ago, and bears now have the upper hand. Here are some highlights:

  • Solana (SOL) will continue to see more weakness and could hit $75 in the days ahead.

  • At press time, the coin was selling for $83, down about 5% for the last 24 hours.

  • There are fears that severe headwinds in the market could trigger a complete price capitulation.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Solana (SOL) – Where does it end for bears?

There is no arguing that right now, bears have the upper hand as far as Solana (SOL) goes. The coin has faced one of the largest sell-offs of any major coins in the last week or so, and based on the chart pattern; bears are targeting $75 in the coming days. 

Also, bulls have struggled to gain any traction. In fact, our analysis shows that for this bearish outlook to be invalidated, the coin would have to push a weekly close of $93 on Friday.

While this is not entirely impossible, based on the current sentiment in the market and prevailing geopolitical factors, it is highly unlikely. We are going to watch and see if the weakness continues below $75.

Is Solana (SOL) still hot?

When Solana (SOL) came out, it was by far one of the hottest projects in crypto, and it remained so for quite some time. It’s still arguably one of the most promising coins to buy. 

But with the current volatility in the market, it’s probably not the best time to invest. It would be advisable to watch the sentiment and buy when there are some signs of improvement.

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Uniswap (UNI) could crash to $5 in the coming days – Here is why

Uniswap Crypto Coin

The initial climb by Uniswap (UNI) earlier in February appears to be evaporating. It’s been day after day of losses for the DEX, and there are signs that the bleeding will continue in the coming days. But how far can bears take the price action? Here are some highlights:

  • Uniswap (UNI) could crash to $5 before it finds its next leg up
  • The coin was trading at around $8.74, down by nearly 7% in 24 hours at press time.
  • The price action is within a crucial demand zone but so far bulls are staying off.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Uniswap (UNI) – why a crash to $5 is likely?

As noted above, UNI has entered a crucial demand zone. Looking back at the chart, every time the token has entered the range of between $ $7.31 and $9, bulls have come in and bought in huge numbers. We are not seeing that right now.

In fact, even though at present UNI is trading at around $8.74, the bearish trend appears to be holding steady. We are watching to see if there will be any bullish activity in the coming days.

If indeed, UNI is able to generate demand and push back above $10, it could suggest more gains. But with sentiment in the market largely fearful, we don’t expect this to happen. Instead, UNI could slip below its demand zone and eventually settle at $5 in the coming days.

Is Uniswap (UNI) still a good investment?

The dip in crypto prices is a sign that perhaps this may not be as much of a smooth year as 2021. But even then, the long-term outlook on Uniswap (UNI) still remains very positive.

In fact, if indeed the coin drops to $5, get it. Even if you don’t end up holding for long, there is a chance the downward trend will reverse, and UNI will be back to double figures in no time.

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These are the best NFT crypto projects to watch out for in February

NFT FTX Token

In 2021, NFTs or non-fungible tokens simply exploded. We saw unprecedented NFT sales, and there is no doubt this is a subsector of the crypto market that is worth noting. Here are some of the reasons why:

  • NFTs can be great stores of wealth when the market is slumping.
  • Many exciting new projects in NFTs keep coming out regularly.
  • There is hope that NFTs will also boom with the rise of the metaverse.

Well, if you ever wanted to invest in the future of NFTs, there are a few new and exciting projects you can consider. Here is the full list.

FTX Token (FTT)

FTX Token (FTT) is one of the leading crypto exchanges in the world. It is geared for the daily trader thanks to its wide range of derivative products. However, over the last few hours, FTX announced a new initiative that will see increased investment in gaming and NFTs.

Data Source: Tradingview 

In fact, the platform is looking to make NFTs widely adopted across the world not just as a store of value but also as a unique asset class within crypto.

Crypto.com (CRO)

Crypto.com (CRO) is not what you would call a new NFT based project. It is in fact one of the oldest exchanges in the world. But just like FTX, Crypto.com has also been making incredible moves in the NFT space.

The launch of a dedicated NFT marketplace as part of the CRO ecosystem is one of these moves. We expect the crypto.com NFT platform to grow and deliver immense value in the near and long term.

Chiliz (CHZ)

Chiliz (CHZ) is one of the leading sports entertainment blockchains behind the many fan tokens we have seen with football clubs in Europe. The platform is also spending a lot of resources on building a broad NFT platform for sports memorabilia and other items. It is worth watching in the coming months.

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Komodo (KMD) up 5% in 7 days: factors behind the jump as a majority of coins drop

Komodo (KMD) coin prices have jumped 5% amid the global crypto bloodbath and despite today’s pullback is poised for a major take-off going by its recent price movements.

Today, the KMD coin started by shooting up by more than 25% to clinch a daily high of $0.657233, before pulling back to a price of $0.478111 at the time of writing.

Let’s take a deep dive into the factors fuelling Komodo’s price surge.

What is Komodo and why is its price rising?

In a nutshell, Komodo is an open decentralized multi-chain platform. Its native token is KMD.

Both the Komodo platform and the KMD coin have been gaining traction across the crypto space because of Komodo’s alternative approach to achieving cross-chain interoperability.

Below are the main reasons contributing to the current KMD price hike.

1. Multiple blockchain networks integration

One of the best and major developments that the Komodo protocol has made this year is the recent support for 13 separate blockchain networks on AtomicDEX.

AtomicDEX offers support to Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible networks and networks that share a source code with Bitcoin (BTC) like Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

Also, according to comments from different parties, there is a possibility of some more coins like Cosmos, Polkadot, and Digibyte getting integrated on AtomicDEX in the future.

2. Launching NFTs on Komodo Network

The other reason for the KMD price surge is the launching of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on its ecosystem. The most recent NFT collection to be launched is the upcoming launch of Cyber Komodos, a collection of 777 unique Komodos with varying rarity that is scheduled for launch on 15th, March this year on the Tokel NFT platform.

Currently, NFTs are trending the most within the crypto space and they are attracting both new users as well as engaging their communities.

3. Cross-chain interoperability

Achieving secure cross-chain interoperability has not gone unnoticed. Most of the cross-chain projects have been faced with security challenges with some being exploited by hackers. The most recent high-profile exploit of cross-chain bridges is the Wormhole bridge hack on the Solana network.

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FCA warns crypto businesses about mergers shortly after Bitpanda deal

  • The UK regulator says it has powers to cancel the registration of a crypto business if it’s found not to be compliant with set requirements.

  • Bitpanda announced the acquisition of DeFi custodian firm Trustology on Tuesday morning.

UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned crypto-asset businesses about mergers, citing the lack of a regulatory environment to assess the new owner’s compliance.

The FCA’s statement came shortly after crypto exchange Bitpand announced the acquisition of UK-registered DeFi custodian platform Trustology.

Regulated businesses to comply with requirements

According to the financial regulator, Trustology is a regulated business under the country’s Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) provisions. 

The acquisition is thus beneficial to the acquiring company under the MLR rules. However, the said provisions do not provide for access to regulatory aspects touching on the new owners, it added in a statement.

The MLRs do not include any provisions that allow the FCA to assess the fitness and propriety of beneficial owners or changes in control before a transaction is completed,” the agency said.

In this case, the regulatory purview of the MLRs differs from other regulatory provisions, the statement added. With these in place, the watchdog has supervisory, authorisation, and enforcement powers on all businesses operating in the United Kingdom.

“The FCA can take steps to suspend or cancel the registration of a crypto asset business if it is not satisfied the firm or its beneficial owner is fit and proper,” the financial markets regulator warned. 

It added that it could suspend or cancel a crypto asset firm’s registration if it’s determined that the concerned firm has failed to comply with set requirements.

Bitpanda announced it had acquired Trustology on Tuesday, with this the first-ever such merger in the UK’s crypto regulated landscape.

Bitpanda is an Australia-based cryptocurrency exchange that’s regulated in the EU. According to the exchange, the move to acquire the custodian wallet works towards the transitioning of Bitpanda Pro into a fully-fledged prime brokerage platform.

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