US Billionaire Mark Cuban remains bullish on Polygon (MATIC) despite recent price weakness – here is why

US billionaire and entrepreneur Mark Cuban has remained bullish on Polygon (MATIC) even as the altcoin reported some price weakness in recent days. Cuban believes that in 2022, Polygon will outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum in growth. But despite this, we have seen some bearish trends in MATIC over the last week or so. Here are some highlights:

  • MATIC is currently trading at $1.58, down by about 5% in the last 24 hours.

  • The coin has been on a downward trend in the last week.

  • Price weakness could get worse for Polygon (MATIC) due to the geopolitical crisis in Europe.

Data Source: Tradingview 

Polygon (MATIC) – The long-term picture

Investors like Mike Cuban typically look at the long-term prospects of a coin and not the short-term ones. Yes, MATIC has seen some negative price action in recent days. In fact, the coin has actually struggled to cross over the $2 mark and is likely to face further weakness in the coming weeks. 

But the long-term fundamentals for Polygon are impeccable. We are also starting to see a lot of institutional money going into MATIC. This is the long-term picture Cuban is talking about. 

The billionaire sees Polygon as the most important Ethereum scaling solution with outstanding potential. Also, the 2022 outlook for MATIC is quite positive. Some prediction even shows that MATIC could in fact hit $100 by 2025.

Why you should buy Polygon (MATIC)

As noted above, the fundamentals for Polygon (MATIC) are simply amazing. The project has been making major moves, including building its ecosystem to take advantage of the growing NFT craze and crypto-related gaming. 

Polygon has the potential to become as huge as Ethereum. The fact that it is trading at $1.5 is a sure sign that it is time to get in. This coin could blow up very fast in the near future.

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Huobi opens deposits for BabyDoge Coin (BabyDoge) – The coin surges by nearly 13%

Huobi has announced that it is now offering support for BabyDoge Coin (BabyDoge). Huobi users will now be able to buy and sell the meme coin in what is one of the largest exchanges in the world. This is a huge development for BabyDoge Coin and here is why.

  • The meme coins surged by nearly 14% after the news broke.

  • BabyDoge has also reported increased adoptions in recent months.

  • The listing opens the door for other exchanges to do the same.

Data Source: Tradingview

BabyDoge Coin (BabyDoge) – Where does it go from here

The moment coins start to get listed in major exchange platforms like Huobi; then you can expect some positive movements in the price. When news of the listing broke, BabyDoge in fact rose by nearly 13%. The coin continues to climb even further. At press time, it had added an additional 6% in value over the last 24 hours. 

Besides, Huobi is a huge exchange. The fact that it’s providing support for the meme coin means that other major exchanges will follow. We have also seen a lot of social media buzz around this coin.

Just recently, BabyDoge surged above 1 million followers on Twitter. It was also among the most purchased coins by 1000 of the biggest whales on the BSC chain. There is something cooking here no doubt, and it’s just a matter of time before it explodes.

Should you buy BabyDoge?

Well, meme coins can make you rich very fast, but they carry a lot of risks. Remember these are basically speculative assets that rarely have any significant underlying fundamentals. 

But as of now, BabyDoge looks like the hottest meme coin right now. We expect the coin to surge further as more exchange listings come in the near term. For this reason, it is a decent buy at this point in time.

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Cardano (ADA) climbs after losses in two straight sessions – Is there enough growth upside

Cardano (ADA) has seen a lot of volatility in recent weeks. After hitting new lows during the January crypto slump, the coin has recovered a bit but lags behind some of the major coins in terms of gains. But is there any upside for growth? After all, the coin has traded in the red in the last two trading sessions. Here are some highlights:

  • At press time, Cardano had shown some signs of reversing the downward trend.

  • The coin is trading at $1 down about 4% in the last 24 hours.

  • Cardano has seen strong support at the $1 over the last few weeks.

Data Source: Tradingview

Cardano (ADA) – what to expect in the coming days

Geo-political tensions in Eastern Europe have been playing a key role in influencing investor sentiment in crypto over the last few weeks. In fact, it is estimated that over $160 billion in crypto value has been lost due to this threat of war. For this reason, expect a lot of volatility around Cardano (ADA) in the days ahead. 

However, the key to watch here is the $1 support. Despite massive selling pressure, ADA bulls have held this support very well. If indeed the coin is able to keep the price action above $1, then a surge towards $1.5 is possible. But if we dip below $1, then there will be a significant additional weakness to come.

Is Cardano (ADA) a good buy today?

Cardano (ADA) has always been a good buy in the long term. But price volatility in recent weeks has made it a bit harder for investors to truly predict the direction of this asset. 

The truth is ADA is one of those few coins in the market that should be in your portfolio. It has a proven track record of delivering value, superb fundamentals, and a lot of credibility in the crypto space.

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Exotic Markets launches on DevNet, introducing first-ever dual-currency products

  • Exotic Markets raised $5 million in December 2021 as it looked to launch its DeFi protocol.

  • The DevNet will allow users to test the features and supports five tokens- Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), Serum (SRM), Raydium (RAY) and USD Coin (USDC).

  • The protocol’s mainnet is expected to go live at the end of March.

Exotic Markets, a decentralised wealth management protocol on the Solana blockchain, went live today, Friday, 18 February 2022 on DevNet.

With this launch, Exotic Markets unveiled the first-ever dual currency notes and accumulators, allowing for access to a wide range of payoffs for users within the growing decentralised finance market.

What’s dual currency?

Dual-currency notes make it possible for DeFi participants to deposit their tokens and in turn earn rewards paid as per the deposited token’s performance. Users seeking diversification can add to their portfolios by leveraging the protocol’s Accumulator feature, which helps holders access given tokens when they hit low price levels.

The alpha version of the protocol’s technology also allows users to test its flexible structured products. In mainnet, the pre-packaged investments will provide for yields in stablecoins, rather than in governance tokens.

In DevNet still, users can monitor their investments and even manage swaps, with ease of use enhanced by the platform’s compatibility with popular Solana wallets such as Phantom and Solflare.

NFT vouchers to best and worst performers

Users will have access to a real-time leaderboard where they can track performances, with the worst-of feature allowing worst performers to receive NFT vouchers as rewards alongside best performers and most active users.

Initially, the DeFi protocol will support five tokens on its DevNet, including Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), Serum (SRM), Raydium (RAY) and USD Coin (USDC). 

As for future plans, Exotic Markets targets going live on Mainnet at the end of March 2022. It’ll also launch its EXO token.

Multicoin and Ascennsive Assets led a $5 million private investment round in December 2021, with the token sale also contributed to by Animoca Brands, Morningstar Ventures, Alameda Research and Solana Capital. 

Image credit: Exotic Markets

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Fed adopts new rules barring officials from trading stocks, bonds and crypto

  • Federal Reserve officials and several other groups of employees will not be allowed to trade stocks, bonds and crypto such as Bitcoin starting May 1

  • Senior officials will need to give a 45-day notice and receive authorisation before trading any securities.

  • The restrictions were announced last October but have just been formally adopted.

The US Federal Reserve has officially prohibited Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members, senior staff and other employees from engaging in trading stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies.

The move follows an earlier announcement released in October 2021, and which the central bank formally adopted on Friday, February 18, 2022.

The restrictions are set to take effect on 1st May and will see senior Federal Reserve officials barred from acquiring individual stocks or sector funds. The ban extends to individual bonds, commodities, agency securities, cryptocurrencies, and foreign currencies, the press release added.

Among other requirements, senior central bank officials will from 1 July, be expected to give 45-day advance notice before they undertake any trades involving securities. The purchase or sale will only proceed after the officials receive prior approval, and investments must be held for at least a year.

No purchases or sales will be allowed for Fed officials in “periods of heightened financial market stress.”

All officials listed in the notice have 12 months from 1st May “to dispose of all impermissible holdings,” while those to come under the restrictions at a later date will only have six months to dispose of such holdings.

Who else is prohibited?

Apart from FOMC members and regional Fed presidents, the restrictions affect research directors, FOMC staff officers, managers, and a cadre of other employees, their spouses and minor children.

Other staff will be added to this list after further review, the notice clarified.

Why the restrictions?

According to the release, the Fed seeks to inculcate “confidence” in the public regarding the impartiality and integrity of its officials.

The ban is also meant to guard “against even the appearance of any conflict of interest,” which has certainly been the view of many after several high-profile cases of alleged insider trading activity touching on Fed officials.

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