LUNC is up by more than 50% in the last 24 hours after Binance implemented a tax burn mechanism on Terra Classic trading fees.
LUNC, the native coin of the Terra Classic ecosystem, is the best performer amongst the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
It has added more than 50% to its value in the last 24 hours and is now trading at $0.0003004 per coin.
The rally comes as the broader cryptocurrency market recovers from its poor start to the week. The crypto market has added more than 3% to its value in the last 24 hours, with the total market cap now around $960 billion.
Bitcoin is eyeing the $20k level for the first time in more than a week after surging by nearly 5% so far today.
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is also up by more than 4% today and is trading at $1,364 per coin.
LUNC’s rally comes after Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, implemented a tax burn mechanism on Terra Classic trading fees.
Binance said it would implement a burn mechanism to burn all trading fees on LUNC spot and margin trading pairs by sending them to the LUNC burn address. The specific amount of LUNC to be burned, its equivalent value in USDT and on-chain transaction ID will be updated each week.
Key levels to watch
The LUNC/USD 4-hour chart has turned bullish as Terra Classic has been performing well over the last 24 hours.
The MACD line is within the positive territory, indicating that LUNC has become bullish. The 14-day RSI of 62 shows that LUNC could soon enter the overbought region if the rally continues.
If the bulls remain in charge, LUNC could move past the first major resistance level at $0.00033188 before the end of the day.
In the event of an extended rally, LUNC could surge past the second major resistance level at $0.0004011 over the next few hours.
Where to buy now
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.
The cryptocurrency has started another week with low volumes. Bitcoin is still stuck around the $19k, and most altcoins are yet to make any moves. The good news is that with such low volumes, a small spike in buying volumes could see most cryptos turn green in the short term.
With this in mind, it makes sense to start scouting for altcoins with the potential for a price spike. Below are some of the cryptocurrencies that could do well before September ends.
Cosmos (ATOM)
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Cosmos (ATOM) has been holding up for the better part of September, even as the rest of the market turned heavily bearish. If it keeps making gains while the rest of the market stagnates, investors could FOMO in and drive ATOM to new heights in the short term.
Besides ATOM’s price action indicating a potential rally, there is much to look forward to for ATOM in the coming days. For instance, Cosmos is in the process of launching Interchain Security (ICS), and it’s a big deal.
That’s because it allows Cosmos validators to secure and generate blocks for other chains. This will give even more value to the Cosmos token and further add to the intrinsic value of the Cosmos ecosystem. This factor could see ATOM easily emerge as top-performing crypto in the coming days and potentially make its debut in the top 10.
Polkadot (DOT)
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Capital.com is a global broker which offers over 200 cryptocurrencies for its users. It comes with a range of features such as; great security, 24/7 support, demo accounts and a wide variety of assets. On top of that, it also has no inactivity, withdrawal or deposit fees, which makes it stand out from other crypto brands.
Polkadot (DOT) is one of the top cryptocurrencies with big news, and it’s responding pretty well. The big news around Polkadot is that Tether is launching on Polkadot. While the price is yet to make any significant moves, DOT seems to be forming a potential breakout pattern on the weekly charts. If the broader market gains upside momentum, especially with Bitcoin breaking through $20k, then Polkadot could easily start October 2022 in double or even triple-digit gains.
Compound (COMP)
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Compound (COMP) has been gaining upside momentum for the past week. While there is no major news around Compound (COMP), the increasing price momentum will likely draw in speculators scrambling for any gains in a highly depressed market.
Such FOMO buying could be reinforced by the fact that Compound is not just a random altcoin. It is one of the older and better-known DeFi cryptocurrencies in the market today. This makes it a pretty logical bet for anyone that believes the future of cryptocurrencies is in DeFi. Compound’s low supply further adds to its potential to rally, especially if it gets enough momentum from speculative investors.
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 recently dropped hard after Interpol raised a red alert on founder Do Kwon. However, Terra Classic seems to have overcome this shock and is up in double digits. If this reinspires momentum around Terra Classic, it could easily end the week among the best-performing cryptocurrencies and one with good prospects throughout October.
The token has been getting boosts from the expected ATOM 2.0
ATOM formed a double top and is correcting but maintains an uptrend
Cosmos ATOM/USD trades 2.93% lower in the last 7 days as of press time. A bearish MACD crossover confirms a bearish market. The token has, however, recovered 4.83% in 24 hours. Should this send shivers that ATOM is now bearish?
ATOM seemed to lose a bullish surge after getting rejected at $16 twice. That resulted in the formation of a double top. Nonetheless, it should be remembered that the token has been bullish since a low of below $6 in mid-June. The cryptocurrency trades at more than double price at $14.4 from the bottom price.
ATOM’s strengths emanate from the Cosmoverse conference, which starts on September 26 to 28. This is when fans will have a chance to get the details of the much-speculated ATOM 2.0. In the past, ATOM has been criticized due to its inflationary features. ATOM’s inflation depends on the token’s staking percentages. ATOM 2.0 is expected to address the inflation through a hard cap on the supply or burning mechanism.
ATOM corrects to the $13 minor support
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On the technical front, ATOM is trading slightly above minor support of $14. The latest correction pushed the token below the 20-day MA. However, the token keeps the 50-day MA intact, coinciding with an ascending trendline.
The MACD indicator shows a bearish crossover in line with ATOM correction. At the current level, the upside looks subdued by a weak momentum. However, the bulls are defending the $13 level.
Concluding thoughts
The Cosmoverse event will be highly watched as it could determine whether ATOM will remain bullish. Still, at the current level, we cannot consider ATOM’s bull run over since it remains above the ascending trendline. If bears manage to take the token below $13, the next level will be $12.
Injective Protocol price soared to the highest level since September 13 and then quickly erased these gains. The INJ price retreated to a low of $1.6977, giving it a market cap to more than $132 million. This price is about 18.50% from the lowest level this month.
What is Injective and is it a good buy?
Injective Protocol is one of the fastest-growing layer-1 blockchain projects that enable people to buy and trade digital currencies. The protocol also provides tools to help developers build decentralized applications.
It is backed by leading venture capital firms like Pantera, BlockTower, and Hashed among others. Mark Cuban is also an investor in the company. In August, the developers raised a new $40 million fund from Jump Crypto and Alan Howard’s BH Digital.
This funding will enable developers to continue building its platform and also to increase the utility of the INJ token. In the past few weeks, the developers have also made several announcements to support the brand. For example, they added new validators while it welcomed Helix, a leading exchange that offers no gas fees and lightning-fast transactions.
INJ price rose as investors focused on the growing total value locked (TVL) in its ecosystem. According to DeFi Llama, the TVL jumped to more than $84 million, which was the highest level since May 10 of this year. This volume was much higher than the year-to-date low of $35.91 million. This is a sign that its ecosystem is expanding.
INJ price prediction
The four-hour chart shows that the Injective Protocol price jumped to a high of $2, which was the highest level since September 13. It moved above the 25-day and 50-day moving averages while the MACD has moved above the neutral point.
The coin is slightly below the descending trendline shown in purple. It has also formed what looks like a cup and handle pattern. Therefore, there is a likelihood that the INJ price will continue rising as bulls target the key resistance level at $2.20. A drop below the support at $1.5 will invalidate the bearish view.
Anchor Protocol price surged to the highest level since September 23 as cryptocurrencies associated with Terra surged. ANC, which has been delisted by several exchanges, rose to a high of $0.1054, which was about 27% above the lowest level on Monday.
Terra ecosystem surges
Anchor Protocol was a pivotal platform for Terra’s ecosystem. It was a DeFi platform that acted like a bank. It allowed people to deposit funds and then earn rewards in form of interest. At its peak, the platform had over $20 billion in total value locked (TVL).
All this came crumbling down in March as Terra USD crashed. UST was an algorithmic stablecoin that powered Anchor’s ecosystem. Therefore, the network crashed when the stablecoin lost its peg.
Anchor Protocol price went parabolic on Monday as cryptocurrencies associated with Terra bounced back. For example, Terra Luna Classic jumped by more than 50% from its lowest level on Monday. Similarly, Terra Luna 2.0 rose by over 20% while Terra’s stablecoin jumped.
It is unclear why these coins rose considering that Monday was a tough day for Terra’s ecosystem. In a statement, South Korea’s prosecutors said that they had requested Interpol to issue a red alert on Do Kwon, the founder of Terra.
These prosecutors accuse Kwon and other associates of circumstantial evidence of escape since he left Singapore a few weeks ago. Also, they took issue with his claim that he was cooperating with prosecutors in different jurisdictions. Primarily, they accused Kwon with crimes related to capital markets laws.
In the past few months, Anchor Protocol and other cryptocurrencies associated with Terra have had occasional pump and dumps. This is one of the reasons why the ANC price jumped sharply on Monday. Still, many traders will find it difficult to trade Anchor since it has been delisted in several exchanges.
Anchor Protocol price prediction
The four-hour chart shows that the ANC price has been in a bearish trend in the past few days. This saw it crash from this month’s high of $0.2147 to a low of $0.083. It then went parabolic on Monday as Terra and USTC price rebounded.
Anchor has moved above the 25-day moving average while the MACD has formed a bullish divergence pattern. Therefore, there is a likelihood that the coin will continue rising as buyers target the next key resistance point at $0.12.
Source – TradingView
