4 months ago
Daily Memecoin Recap - November 27
Every time I touch grass a new $100m runner spawns
Rizzmas & Christmas
#rizzmas -> hit $71m , heavily pushed by KOLs, leader of this meta
$santa -> hit $5 .5m, Christmas meta
#rizzgiven -> hit $5m , #rizzmas but thanksgiving
$grinch -> hit $3 .6m, Christmas meta
#rizzyear -> hit $3 .6m, #rizzmas but new year
Just Buy $1
$1 -> hit $90 .5m, keeps pushing, first mover
$10 -> hit $5 .2m, just buy $10 worth of this coin
#1sol -> hit $2m , just buy 1 $sol of this coin
#1dollar -> hit $1 .3m
#1usdt -> hit $920k , just buy 1 USDT of this coin
#1guy -> hit 460k, just a guy with $1
Degen Memes
$jak -> hit $17 .5m, Degen trader
$irl -> hit $8 .6m, irl pepe
$coco -> hit $3m , viral side eye dog meme
$npc -> hit $1 .5m
Artificial Intelligence
$ubc -> hit $112m , good tech
$limbo -> hit $41m
$alch -> hit $28m
$mona -> hit $26m
$aejo -> hit $26m , jimena_pavlo
$radio -> hit $14 .1m, fomo radio AI
#consent -> hit $13 .6m, consent to view this coin
$mushy -> hit $6 .3m
$zodiac -> hit $3 .2m
Chill Guy New ATH
#chillguy -> hit $775m
#catguy -> hit $7 .4m, meme drawn by PhillipBankss
$badguy -> hit $2 .4m, beta
#rizzguy -> hit $2 .4m
#chillflix -> hit $1 .7m, Netflix & Chill
More Cooks
#imagine -> hit $9 .1m, imagine we all held, CTO
$idc -> hit $7m , moonshot launch, $62k + in LP Rewards, burning at different market caps
$beep -> hit $5m
$women -> hit $3 .8m, this will cook
$banjo -> hit $3 .8m
$bewo -> hit $3 .7m, blue eyes white omnicat, art launch
$tdog -> hit $2 .7m, taped dog
$czar -> hit $1 .6m
$7 -> hit $1 .3m, cow born with the number 7 on its head
$smile -> hit $1 .3m, just a smile
#propoganda -> hit $820k , crypto is a scam
How many did you catch on today's list?
Every time I touch grass a new $100m runner spawns
Rizzmas & Christmas
#rizzmas -> hit $71m , heavily pushed by KOLs, leader of this meta
$santa -> hit $5 .5m, Christmas meta
#rizzgiven -> hit $5m , #rizzmas but thanksgiving
$grinch -> hit $3 .6m, Christmas meta
#rizzyear -> hit $3 .6m, #rizzmas but new year
Just Buy $1
$1 -> hit $90 .5m, keeps pushing, first mover
$10 -> hit $5 .2m, just buy $10 worth of this coin
#1sol -> hit $2m , just buy 1 $sol of this coin
#1dollar -> hit $1 .3m
#1usdt -> hit $920k , just buy 1 USDT of this coin
#1guy -> hit 460k, just a guy with $1
Degen Memes
$jak -> hit $17 .5m, Degen trader
$irl -> hit $8 .6m, irl pepe
$coco -> hit $3m , viral side eye dog meme
$npc -> hit $1 .5m
Artificial Intelligence
$ubc -> hit $112m , good tech
$limbo -> hit $41m
$alch -> hit $28m
$mona -> hit $26m
$aejo -> hit $26m , jimena_pavlo
$radio -> hit $14 .1m, fomo radio AI
#consent -> hit $13 .6m, consent to view this coin
$mushy -> hit $6 .3m
$zodiac -> hit $3 .2m
Chill Guy New ATH
#chillguy -> hit $775m
#catguy -> hit $7 .4m, meme drawn by PhillipBankss
$badguy -> hit $2 .4m, beta
#rizzguy -> hit $2 .4m
#chillflix -> hit $1 .7m, Netflix & Chill
More Cooks
#imagine -> hit $9 .1m, imagine we all held, CTO
$idc -> hit $7m , moonshot launch, $62k + in LP Rewards, burning at different market caps
$beep -> hit $5m
$women -> hit $3 .8m, this will cook
$banjo -> hit $3 .8m
$bewo -> hit $3 .7m, blue eyes white omnicat, art launch
$tdog -> hit $2 .7m, taped dog
$czar -> hit $1 .6m
$7 -> hit $1 .3m, cow born with the number 7 on its head
$smile -> hit $1 .3m, just a smile
#propoganda -> hit $820k , crypto is a scam
How many did you catch on today's list?
6 months ago
🚨 Canary Capital files with SEC for Litecoin ETF.
Canary Capital said it believes Litecoin presents a unique and compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency.
This reflects continued interest in crypto-backed ETFs.
“As one of the oldest blockchains with 100% uptime since its inception, Litecoin has demonstrated a proven track record of security and reliability with significant enterprise-grade use cases.”
Canary Capital said it believes Litecoin presents a unique and compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency.
This reflects continued interest in crypto-backed ETFs.
“As one of the oldest blockchains with 100% uptime since its inception, Litecoin has demonstrated a proven track record of security and reliability with significant enterprise-grade use cases.”
6 months ago
🔮 Standard Chartered predicts a $SOL that could be multiplied by 5, a $ETH by 4 and a $BTC multiplied by 3 by the end of 2025 if Donald Trump wins the American presidential election.
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick believes that if Kamala Harris becomes president, "Ethereum will hit the $7 ,000 level by the end of 2025."
Kendrick sees bitcoin reaching $200 ,000 by the end of 2025, regardless of the election outcome.
"The introduction of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) would be more likely under a Trump presidency."
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick believes that if Kamala Harris becomes president, "Ethereum will hit the $7 ,000 level by the end of 2025."
Kendrick sees bitcoin reaching $200 ,000 by the end of 2025, regardless of the election outcome.
"The introduction of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) would be more likely under a Trump presidency."
6 months ago
The US market for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has seen a shift in investor sentiment, with the largest weekly inflows recorded since early August.
The surge marks the end of a six-week streak of consecutive outflows, signaling renewed enthusiasm among investors.
According to data from SoSoValue, US-based spot Ethereum ETFs saw inflows totaling $58 .7 million on Friday alone.
This helped the funds achieve a net positive inflow of $84 .5 million for the week, breaking a six-week cycle of net outflows.
The surge marks the end of a six-week streak of consecutive outflows, signaling renewed enthusiasm among investors.
According to data from SoSoValue, US-based spot Ethereum ETFs saw inflows totaling $58 .7 million on Friday alone.
This helped the funds achieve a net positive inflow of $84 .5 million for the week, breaking a six-week cycle of net outflows.
6 months ago
🇨🇳 Former Chinese Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao urges China to rethink its crypto policy at a 2024 economic forum in Beijing.
Zhu noted that the United States has made significant changes, including the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.
Zhu noted that the United States has made significant changes, including the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.
6 months ago
6 months ago
🚨 BlackRock recently adjusted its custody agreement for its spot ETF #Bitcoin with Coinbase, aiming to improve withdrawal times.
One of the major points of this amendment is the requirement for Coinbase to process withdrawals from #Bitcoin to a public address within 12 hours of receiving instructions.
This means that as soon as an ETF holder wants to withdraw their #Bitcoin , Coinbase, as the custodian, will have to execute this transaction within a relatively short period of time.
One of the major points of this amendment is the requirement for Coinbase to process withdrawals from #Bitcoin to a public address within 12 hours of receiving instructions.
This means that as soon as an ETF holder wants to withdraw their #Bitcoin , Coinbase, as the custodian, will have to execute this transaction within a relatively short period of time.
6 months ago
💬 "Previous Bitcoin bullruns peaked between October and March, and we expect a major breakout in Q4 2024."
“We expect $5 billion to $8 billion to come back into the crypto space.”
Markus Thielen, manager at 10x Research.
Analysts agree on a range of catalysts fueling Bitcoin's momentum:
🔹️ The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 0.50%, which weakened the US dollar.
🔹️ US fiscal debt reaching $35 trillion and increasing by $1 trillion every 100 days.
🔹️ Political developments with Kamala Harris expressing support for digital assets.
🔹️ Bitcoin ETF flows remained positive, with total inflows of $17 billion.
🔹️ The stability of BTC miners after the halving.
“We expect $5 billion to $8 billion to come back into the crypto space.”
Markus Thielen, manager at 10x Research.
Analysts agree on a range of catalysts fueling Bitcoin's momentum:
🔹️ The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 0.50%, which weakened the US dollar.
🔹️ US fiscal debt reaching $35 trillion and increasing by $1 trillion every 100 days.
🔹️ Political developments with Kamala Harris expressing support for digital assets.
🔹️ Bitcoin ETF flows remained positive, with total inflows of $17 billion.
🔹️ The stability of BTC miners after the halving.
6 months ago
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SOLANA BREAKPOINT DAY TWO
Solana Breakpoint Day One set a rapid pace, with milestone announcements about Firedancer, key product updates from Jupiter, and trillion-dollar asset manager Franklin Templeton disclosing its intention to build a mutual fund on Solana.
Despite the high expectations following a blistering Day One, Day Two kept the momentum alive and delivered plenty of showstopping announcements.
COINBASE TO LAUNCH cbBTC ON SOLANA
Coinbase, one of the industry’s most popular centralized exchanges, announced its intention to deploy its wrapped version of Bitcoin on the Solana network. Since launching on Ethereum and Base just a few weeks earlier, cbBTC has quickly climbed the ranks to become the third-largest wrapped Bitcoin token in the market.
The move is expected to bring more of Bitcoin’s deep liquidity to Solana, where cbBTC can be integrated into various DeFi applications and increase capital efficiency on the network.
FIREDANCER LIVE ON MAINNET FOR NON-VOTE TRANSACTIONS
FireDancer may have stolen the show on Day One, but the Jump Crypto developers weren’t content to stop there. Firedancer’s Research and Development Architect, Phillip Taffet, and Production Engineer Anway De announced that the full Firedancer validator client was now live on the Solana mainnet for non-vote transactions.
But that wasn’t all that the Firedancer team had in store. A live demo also demonstrated the Frankendancer client executing 1.04M transactions per second.
MAGIC EDEN UNVEILS NEW FEATURES
Magic Eden, the blockchain industry’s largest NFT marketplace across all chains in terms of trading revenue, outlined some of its future plans.
Showcasing a more composable cross-chain ecosystem Magic Eden teased new features like the ability to swap fungible assets on one chain for non-fungible assets on a completely different network.
In a move that didn’t surprise anyone, Magic Eden also announced that its upcoming $ME token will be launched on Solana.
deBridge ANNOUNCES TGE
The deBridge ($DBR) token airdrop has been one of the most anticipated TGEs in recent months.
To thunderous applause from a captivated audience, deBridge co-founder Alex Smirnov announced that $DBR is scheduled to go live on the 17th of October.
Smirnov also used his time in the spotlight to share a wealth of new product features coming to the deBridge application, including gasless bridging and the integration of new chains live Bitcoin and Tron.
BONK ETP
One of Solana’s favorite memecoins, BONK made its presence known at Breakpoint. But beyond the BONK boxing ring, BONK core contributor Nom highlighted the prolific growth of the Bonk brand, which has secured impressive partnerships across the Web2 world, like its sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund.
Affirming BONK’s rise from memecoin, to cultural movement, to financial entity, Nom also announced the team’s intention to launch a BONK ETP. The move is believed to be a precursor to an eventual BONK ETF.
SANCTUM ANNOUNCES BIG UPDATES
Sanctum, the Solana DeFi powerhouse bringing greater flexibility to LST (Liquid Staking Tokens), announced several exciting updates.
First, Sanctum co-founder FP Lee introduced ‘Creator Coins’, a novel spin on LSTs that provides new tools for individuals, communities, and businesses to build, grow, and monetize their audiences.
Lee also announced the upcoming launch of a Sanctum card. Conceived in collaboration with BasedApp and Jupiter, the Cloud Card is expected to facilitate real-world payments using Solana-based crypto assets.
Finally, the Sanctum founder also shared that the platform’s polarizing incentives campaign, Wonderland, would be making its return soon with a second season of rewards.
Solana Breakpoint Day One set a rapid pace, with milestone announcements about Firedancer, key product updates from Jupiter, and trillion-dollar asset manager Franklin Templeton disclosing its intention to build a mutual fund on Solana.
Despite the high expectations following a blistering Day One, Day Two kept the momentum alive and delivered plenty of showstopping announcements.
COINBASE TO LAUNCH cbBTC ON SOLANA
Coinbase, one of the industry’s most popular centralized exchanges, announced its intention to deploy its wrapped version of Bitcoin on the Solana network. Since launching on Ethereum and Base just a few weeks earlier, cbBTC has quickly climbed the ranks to become the third-largest wrapped Bitcoin token in the market.
The move is expected to bring more of Bitcoin’s deep liquidity to Solana, where cbBTC can be integrated into various DeFi applications and increase capital efficiency on the network.
FIREDANCER LIVE ON MAINNET FOR NON-VOTE TRANSACTIONS
FireDancer may have stolen the show on Day One, but the Jump Crypto developers weren’t content to stop there. Firedancer’s Research and Development Architect, Phillip Taffet, and Production Engineer Anway De announced that the full Firedancer validator client was now live on the Solana mainnet for non-vote transactions.
But that wasn’t all that the Firedancer team had in store. A live demo also demonstrated the Frankendancer client executing 1.04M transactions per second.
MAGIC EDEN UNVEILS NEW FEATURES
Magic Eden, the blockchain industry’s largest NFT marketplace across all chains in terms of trading revenue, outlined some of its future plans.
Showcasing a more composable cross-chain ecosystem Magic Eden teased new features like the ability to swap fungible assets on one chain for non-fungible assets on a completely different network.
In a move that didn’t surprise anyone, Magic Eden also announced that its upcoming $ME token will be launched on Solana.
deBridge ANNOUNCES TGE
The deBridge ($DBR) token airdrop has been one of the most anticipated TGEs in recent months.
To thunderous applause from a captivated audience, deBridge co-founder Alex Smirnov announced that $DBR is scheduled to go live on the 17th of October.
Smirnov also used his time in the spotlight to share a wealth of new product features coming to the deBridge application, including gasless bridging and the integration of new chains live Bitcoin and Tron.
BONK ETP
One of Solana’s favorite memecoins, BONK made its presence known at Breakpoint. But beyond the BONK boxing ring, BONK core contributor Nom highlighted the prolific growth of the Bonk brand, which has secured impressive partnerships across the Web2 world, like its sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund.
Affirming BONK’s rise from memecoin, to cultural movement, to financial entity, Nom also announced the team’s intention to launch a BONK ETP. The move is believed to be a precursor to an eventual BONK ETF.
SANCTUM ANNOUNCES BIG UPDATES
Sanctum, the Solana DeFi powerhouse bringing greater flexibility to LST (Liquid Staking Tokens), announced several exciting updates.
First, Sanctum co-founder FP Lee introduced ‘Creator Coins’, a novel spin on LSTs that provides new tools for individuals, communities, and businesses to build, grow, and monetize their audiences.
Lee also announced the upcoming launch of a Sanctum card. Conceived in collaboration with BasedApp and Jupiter, the Cloud Card is expected to facilitate real-world payments using Solana-based crypto assets.
Finally, the Sanctum founder also shared that the platform’s polarizing incentives campaign, Wonderland, would be making its return soon with a second season of rewards.
6 months ago
🚨 The price of #Bitcoin will reach $200 ,000 by the end of 2025, according to a Standard Chartered executive.
According to Geoff Kendrick, this price will be reached regardless of the outcome of the American election.
Three factors are likely to drive the price of bitcoin to new highs in 2025:
🔹 The probable suppression of SAB-121
🔹 A marginal increase in inflation 🔹 Positive inflows into bitcoin ETFs.
According to Geoff Kendrick, this price will be reached regardless of the outcome of the American election.
Three factors are likely to drive the price of bitcoin to new highs in 2025:
🔹 The probable suppression of SAB-121
🔹 A marginal increase in inflation 🔹 Positive inflows into bitcoin ETFs.
7 months ago
7 months ago
SOLANA BREAKPOINT: The Biggest Announcements From Day One
Hopes were high for some big announcements, but even the most devout Solana maxi wasn’t ready for this.
Over 5,700 Solana fans, users, and bulls descended on day one of Singapore Breakpoint. The biggest conference event in Solana history, Breakpoint delivered a wrath of key updates, with crucial developments announced from both native teams and institutional players.
If you weren’t at Breakpoint, here’s what you need to know:
FIREDANCER LIVE ON TESTNET
Solana users and investors alike were delighted to see Kevin Bowers, Jump Crypto’s Chief Science Officer take the stage to deliver one of the network’s most eagerly awaited updates.
Firedancer, the novel validator client promising to bring unparalleled levels of scalability, decentralization, and security to Solana, is now live on testnet.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Bowers also took the opportunity to outline the development history of the client and its evolution from Frankendancer, an experimental synergy of existing software with Jump’s new codebase, to the optimized final Firedancer product.
To rounds of raucous applause from the Solana faithful, Bowers announced that the existing Frankendancer client is now live on the Solana mainnet.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON BUILDING ON SOLANA
While existing SOL ETF applications find themselves unlikely to be approved in the short term, that doesn’t mean that TradFi giants aren’t eager to launch Solana-based products to their institutional clients.
Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest financial players boasting over $1 .3T in AUM (Assets Under Management) announced its intention to launch a mutual fund on the Solana blockchain.
CITIBANK EXPLORING SOLANA
Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, and VanEck aren’t the only Wall Street players with an eye on crypto’s most performant Layer-1.
Citibank, the fourth largest bank in the United States, shared that it was exploring Solana’s potential, suggesting that seamless money transfers and advanced smart contract composability present unique opportunities in the future.
JUPITER MAKES BIG MOVES
Traditional Finance may have dominated the headlines, but Solana-native DeFi teams also commanded their fair share of the spotlight.
Jupiter co-founder Siong presented an immense range of updates coming to Jupiter’s expansive ecosystem. Crucial announcements included a refreshed v2 perps platform, the reveal of the Ape Pro memecoin trading platform, further details surrounding the Jupiter mobile wallet, and Jupiter’s acquisition of the SolanaFM explorer.
SKY, FORMERLY MakerDAO, DEPLOYS ON SOLANA
MakerDAO, one of the crypto industry’s longest standing DeFi protocols, recently rebranded to SKY, migrating its iconic decentralized stablecoin from $DAI to $USDS . Building on top of the momentum achieved with the rebrand, SKY announced a proposal to leverage Wormhole’s cross-chain infrastructure to bridge $USDS to Solana.
Reinforcing SKY’s desire to be present on the Solana network, the protocol announced an rewards campaign to incentivise deeper liquidity on the network. According to SKY governance, the maximum distribution of weekly rewards is capped at 2M $SKY .
The move helps to bring greater stability to Solana DeFi by providing a more diversified range of stablecoin assets onchain.
Continuing the trend of Solana migration, the Huma Finance PayFi network also announced its intention to launch on the network.
Hopes were high for some big announcements, but even the most devout Solana maxi wasn’t ready for this.
Over 5,700 Solana fans, users, and bulls descended on day one of Singapore Breakpoint. The biggest conference event in Solana history, Breakpoint delivered a wrath of key updates, with crucial developments announced from both native teams and institutional players.
If you weren’t at Breakpoint, here’s what you need to know:
FIREDANCER LIVE ON TESTNET
Solana users and investors alike were delighted to see Kevin Bowers, Jump Crypto’s Chief Science Officer take the stage to deliver one of the network’s most eagerly awaited updates.
Firedancer, the novel validator client promising to bring unparalleled levels of scalability, decentralization, and security to Solana, is now live on testnet.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Bowers also took the opportunity to outline the development history of the client and its evolution from Frankendancer, an experimental synergy of existing software with Jump’s new codebase, to the optimized final Firedancer product.
To rounds of raucous applause from the Solana faithful, Bowers announced that the existing Frankendancer client is now live on the Solana mainnet.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON BUILDING ON SOLANA
While existing SOL ETF applications find themselves unlikely to be approved in the short term, that doesn’t mean that TradFi giants aren’t eager to launch Solana-based products to their institutional clients.
Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest financial players boasting over $1 .3T in AUM (Assets Under Management) announced its intention to launch a mutual fund on the Solana blockchain.
CITIBANK EXPLORING SOLANA
Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, and VanEck aren’t the only Wall Street players with an eye on crypto’s most performant Layer-1.
Citibank, the fourth largest bank in the United States, shared that it was exploring Solana’s potential, suggesting that seamless money transfers and advanced smart contract composability present unique opportunities in the future.
JUPITER MAKES BIG MOVES
Traditional Finance may have dominated the headlines, but Solana-native DeFi teams also commanded their fair share of the spotlight.
Jupiter co-founder Siong presented an immense range of updates coming to Jupiter’s expansive ecosystem. Crucial announcements included a refreshed v2 perps platform, the reveal of the Ape Pro memecoin trading platform, further details surrounding the Jupiter mobile wallet, and Jupiter’s acquisition of the SolanaFM explorer.
SKY, FORMERLY MakerDAO, DEPLOYS ON SOLANA
MakerDAO, one of the crypto industry’s longest standing DeFi protocols, recently rebranded to SKY, migrating its iconic decentralized stablecoin from $DAI to $USDS . Building on top of the momentum achieved with the rebrand, SKY announced a proposal to leverage Wormhole’s cross-chain infrastructure to bridge $USDS to Solana.
Reinforcing SKY’s desire to be present on the Solana network, the protocol announced an rewards campaign to incentivise deeper liquidity on the network. According to SKY governance, the maximum distribution of weekly rewards is capped at 2M $SKY .
The move helps to bring greater stability to Solana DeFi by providing a more diversified range of stablecoin assets onchain.
Continuing the trend of Solana migration, the Huma Finance PayFi network also announced its intention to launch on the network.
7 months ago
The Head Of Etf Store Has Stated That It Is Unlikely For New Spot Cryptocurrency Etfs To Be Listed Under The Current Administration
Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, recently stated on X that beyond political factors, it is difficult to foresee any new spot cryptocurrency ETFs being approved under the current administration.
Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, recently stated on X that beyond political factors, it is difficult to foresee any new spot cryptocurrency ETFs being approved under the current administration.
7 months ago
Crypto markets have suffered noticeable pullbacks following September 10’s highly anticipated presidential debate.
In the wake of self-proclaimed ‘Crypto President’ Donald Trump’s performance, scales have tipped in favor of Kamala Harris, with prediction markets illustrating renewed support for the Democrats.
Crypto Markets Tumble as Republican Confidence Wanes
The presidential debate had a resounding effect on the digital asset market. Following the event, $SOL price has dropped 5.1%, sliding from September 10’s high of $137 .9 to currently trade hands at $130 .84.
Beyond asset prices, CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index also dropped from a neutral 46.72 to a fearful ranking of 31.6.
The crypto market’s slide is expected to be due to the wider industry’s assumption that a Trump presidency will be favorable for the blockchain industry.
Commentators argue that Trump’s pro-crypto stance will greatly benefit the sector, with many analysts proposing that the approval of a spot SOL ETF hinges on a Republican victory. Meanwhile, some Solana community members expressed that regardless of who emerges triumphant in November, it will make little difference.
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has loomed large over the crypto industry. Gary Gensler and the S.E.C. (Securities and Exchanges Commission) have been widely criticized by the crypto community for their regulation-by-enforcement approach, which has seen the agency hand out a litany of lawsuits to crypto businesses throughout its time in office.
Volume Spikes on Drift Protocol’s Prediction Market
While Trump and Harris clashed heads on camera, traders took their chance to hit the prediction markets. Drift Protocol’s BET platform, a marketplace enabling users to trade the outcomes of real-world events, enjoyed an impressive surge of trading volume during the debate.
According to Dune Analytics, Drift Protocol’s BET protocol witnessed over $851k in daily trading volume. While falling short of market leader PolyMarket’s $14M daily volume, BET’s dramatic volume spike represented a 1,287% increase over the previous day’s trading.
According to BET’s dedicated market, Trump’s chances of winning the presidential election dropped from 54.2% to 49.5% since the debate began.
$TREMP Down, $KAMA Up
Finally, the landmark debate sent waves of volatility through Solana’s PolitiFi memecoin economy.
Unfortunately for $TREMP holders, crypto markets rejected the Presidential hopeful’s debate performance. $TREMP price crumbled under increased selling pressure, plunging 28% from.19 to currently exchange hands at.135, based on Step Finance data.
Meanwhile, the Kamala Harris-inspired $KAMA saw renewed support. $KAMA surged over 34%, rising from 0.007 to currently trade at.0094. Despite $KAMA’s superior performance, the memecoin still has a smaller market cap ($8.3M) than its PolitiFi rival $TREMP ($14.2M).
In the wake of self-proclaimed ‘Crypto President’ Donald Trump’s performance, scales have tipped in favor of Kamala Harris, with prediction markets illustrating renewed support for the Democrats.
Crypto Markets Tumble as Republican Confidence Wanes
The presidential debate had a resounding effect on the digital asset market. Following the event, $SOL price has dropped 5.1%, sliding from September 10’s high of $137 .9 to currently trade hands at $130 .84.
Beyond asset prices, CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index also dropped from a neutral 46.72 to a fearful ranking of 31.6.
The crypto market’s slide is expected to be due to the wider industry’s assumption that a Trump presidency will be favorable for the blockchain industry.
Commentators argue that Trump’s pro-crypto stance will greatly benefit the sector, with many analysts proposing that the approval of a spot SOL ETF hinges on a Republican victory. Meanwhile, some Solana community members expressed that regardless of who emerges triumphant in November, it will make little difference.
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has loomed large over the crypto industry. Gary Gensler and the S.E.C. (Securities and Exchanges Commission) have been widely criticized by the crypto community for their regulation-by-enforcement approach, which has seen the agency hand out a litany of lawsuits to crypto businesses throughout its time in office.
Volume Spikes on Drift Protocol’s Prediction Market
While Trump and Harris clashed heads on camera, traders took their chance to hit the prediction markets. Drift Protocol’s BET platform, a marketplace enabling users to trade the outcomes of real-world events, enjoyed an impressive surge of trading volume during the debate.
According to Dune Analytics, Drift Protocol’s BET protocol witnessed over $851k in daily trading volume. While falling short of market leader PolyMarket’s $14M daily volume, BET’s dramatic volume spike represented a 1,287% increase over the previous day’s trading.
According to BET’s dedicated market, Trump’s chances of winning the presidential election dropped from 54.2% to 49.5% since the debate began.
$TREMP Down, $KAMA Up
Finally, the landmark debate sent waves of volatility through Solana’s PolitiFi memecoin economy.
Unfortunately for $TREMP holders, crypto markets rejected the Presidential hopeful’s debate performance. $TREMP price crumbled under increased selling pressure, plunging 28% from.19 to currently exchange hands at.135, based on Step Finance data.
Meanwhile, the Kamala Harris-inspired $KAMA saw renewed support. $KAMA surged over 34%, rising from 0.007 to currently trade at.0094. Despite $KAMA’s superior performance, the memecoin still has a smaller market cap ($8.3M) than its PolitiFi rival $TREMP ($14.2M).
7 months ago
Prices may be down, but Grayscale's making bull market bets if you know where to look.
These are the assets that have caught the attention of Crypto's Wall Street whisperer 👇
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When Grayscale announces a new Trust for a particular asset, the market often reacts with a mix of excitement and skepticism.
It's a bit like a double-edged sword: a signal of saturation for some and a beacon of hope for others.
Some might interpret the launch as a sign that the market for that asset is reaching saturation or at least limited upside potential in crypto terms.
On the one hand, it’s a stamp of approval from a major player in the crypto space. It can lend legitimacy to the asset, potentially attracting institutional investors, and, at the very least, boost media coverage.
Grayscale has been adding new investment products at a faster clip, showcasing their conviction that we’re in the middle innings of a crypto bull market fueled by a grand slam of bullish signals: #Bitcoin ETF inflows, the long-awaited $ETH ETF launch, increasing stablecoin adoption, and steady growth in TVL across DeFi.
As a quiet giant in the industry, investors continue to watch what Grayscale is backing and what that says about their impressions of which direction the industry is headed. What assets have caught their attention lately? Let's find out. 👇
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Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund (FIL, NEAR, RNDR, LPT, TAO)
Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO)
Bittensor envisions a world where AI isn't a tool in the hands of a few corporations but a resource democratized for all. It aims to create an "Internet of AI" where everyone can contribute and benefit from AI models. $TAO incentivizes participants to contribute to the network by providing rewards for tasks like validating models and running AI computations.
As the AI race among big tech companies heats up, Grayscale believes that Bittensor offers a compelling alternative approach towards AI development, one that encourages a wider range of participants and ideas.
Grayscale SUI Trust (SUI)
$Sui boasts a novel blockchain design that prioritizes scalability and user experience. It allows for parallel processing, tackling multiple transactions simultaneously.
SuiNetwork
's competitive edge comes down to its custom-built programming language, Sui Move, which streamlines smart contract development and execution.
As the need for blockspace and faster execution in crypto increases, Grayscale believes that Sui opens the door to a new wave of decentralized applications that were previously limited by existing blockchain infrastructure.
The Grayscale Effect
Overall, the impact of a Grayscale Trust launch is highly subjective to the specific asset. By no means does it signify that the asset is destined for greatness. Take the Grayscale Decentraland Trust (MANA), for instance.
The key takeaway is that Grayscale's bullish outlook on crypto is evident in its recent product launches. They believe we're currently in a bull market and are positioning themselves accordingly.
Analysis by arjunnchand
These are the assets that have caught the attention of Crypto's Wall Street whisperer 👇
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When Grayscale announces a new Trust for a particular asset, the market often reacts with a mix of excitement and skepticism.
It's a bit like a double-edged sword: a signal of saturation for some and a beacon of hope for others.
Some might interpret the launch as a sign that the market for that asset is reaching saturation or at least limited upside potential in crypto terms.
On the one hand, it’s a stamp of approval from a major player in the crypto space. It can lend legitimacy to the asset, potentially attracting institutional investors, and, at the very least, boost media coverage.
Grayscale has been adding new investment products at a faster clip, showcasing their conviction that we’re in the middle innings of a crypto bull market fueled by a grand slam of bullish signals: #Bitcoin ETF inflows, the long-awaited $ETH ETF launch, increasing stablecoin adoption, and steady growth in TVL across DeFi.
As a quiet giant in the industry, investors continue to watch what Grayscale is backing and what that says about their impressions of which direction the industry is headed. What assets have caught their attention lately? Let's find out. 👇
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Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund (FIL, NEAR, RNDR, LPT, TAO)
Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO)
Bittensor envisions a world where AI isn't a tool in the hands of a few corporations but a resource democratized for all. It aims to create an "Internet of AI" where everyone can contribute and benefit from AI models. $TAO incentivizes participants to contribute to the network by providing rewards for tasks like validating models and running AI computations.
As the AI race among big tech companies heats up, Grayscale believes that Bittensor offers a compelling alternative approach towards AI development, one that encourages a wider range of participants and ideas.
Grayscale SUI Trust (SUI)
$Sui boasts a novel blockchain design that prioritizes scalability and user experience. It allows for parallel processing, tackling multiple transactions simultaneously.
SuiNetwork
's competitive edge comes down to its custom-built programming language, Sui Move, which streamlines smart contract development and execution.
As the need for blockspace and faster execution in crypto increases, Grayscale believes that Sui opens the door to a new wave of decentralized applications that were previously limited by existing blockchain infrastructure.
The Grayscale Effect
Overall, the impact of a Grayscale Trust launch is highly subjective to the specific asset. By no means does it signify that the asset is destined for greatness. Take the Grayscale Decentraland Trust (MANA), for instance.
The key takeaway is that Grayscale's bullish outlook on crypto is evident in its recent product launches. They believe we're currently in a bull market and are positioning themselves accordingly.
Analysis by arjunnchand
7 months ago
A lil weekly recap on #btc
• Analysts: US Fed rate cut could push Bitcoin down 20%
• Bitcoin price dips to new 1-month low after $57K US jobs data 'fakeout'
• Samson Mow: Bitcoin bears base $40K prediction on 'self induced fear'
• Trump vows to make US ‘world capital of crypto,’ taps Musk for new task force
• Coinbase secures partial victory over SEC in motion to compel discovery
• VanEck to shutter Ethereum futures ETF as investors shift to spot ETHV
• Report: US companies forecast to buy $10 .3B in Bitcoin over next 18 months
• Crypto venture capital funding surges to $633M in August rebound
• Chainalysis says Russia’s crypto infrastructure aims to skirt Western sanctions
• Monochrome confident as it files for Australia’s first ETF to hold Ether directly
• Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange
• Outlier Ventures says four-year cycle is dead after bitcoin's 'worst price performance following any halving to date.
• Analysts: US Fed rate cut could push Bitcoin down 20%
• Bitcoin price dips to new 1-month low after $57K US jobs data 'fakeout'
• Samson Mow: Bitcoin bears base $40K prediction on 'self induced fear'
• Trump vows to make US ‘world capital of crypto,’ taps Musk for new task force
• Coinbase secures partial victory over SEC in motion to compel discovery
• VanEck to shutter Ethereum futures ETF as investors shift to spot ETHV
• Report: US companies forecast to buy $10 .3B in Bitcoin over next 18 months
• Crypto venture capital funding surges to $633M in August rebound
• Chainalysis says Russia’s crypto infrastructure aims to skirt Western sanctions
• Monochrome confident as it files for Australia’s first ETF to hold Ether directly
• Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange
• Outlier Ventures says four-year cycle is dead after bitcoin's 'worst price performance following any halving to date.
7 months ago
We are 180 days into a correction since we made an ATH in Bitcoin and market sentiment is worse than when BTC was at 15K.
Ethereum has lost nearly $250 billion in market cap over the summer, even with ETFs coming to market.
And what happened?
> Massive exits and sales by Grayscale.
> Massive MT.GOX distributions.
> Mass distributions from the United States.
> Germany selling +50,000 BTC.
And what is to come?
> US interest rate cuts.
> Gradual increase in global liquidity.
> United States elections.
> FTX Refunds (+$16B).
And all this with stablecoins reaching all-time highs.
Is this the end? Are we all going to die?
I don't believe it.
For me nothing has changed.
Nobody said the bull market was going to be easy.
The best, for me, is yet to come.
You already know what happened next, the times when the feeling was as shattered and terrifying as the one we are experiencing now.
The difficult moments are what separate babies with poop on their butts from legends.
Everyone is very pro, everyone is very cocky, very gangster and very brave until it is time to buy the dip when at all hours they say that we are going to visit lower areas and everyone is terrified and with their balls in their throat.
We've all heard "If you come down to X area I'm going to put my house in your house" then they come down and shit their pants and don't buy.
It seems like a meme, but it is not.
There is something that will never change.
> The vast majority of people will sell out of fear.
> The vast majority of people will buy out of euphoria.
And it is certainly the fastest way to lose money in this market.
Sorry, I didn't make up the rules of the game.
The road will be long and there will be monsters and corpses along the way, just try not to make it yours.
The bull market is not over.
They just want to steal your magic internet coins so that when they spend billions on marketing, they can buy them back at an exorbitant price.
Nothing has changed.
Patience, conviction, buy the dip & chill 🏝️
Ethereum has lost nearly $250 billion in market cap over the summer, even with ETFs coming to market.
And what happened?
> Massive exits and sales by Grayscale.
> Massive MT.GOX distributions.
> Mass distributions from the United States.
> Germany selling +50,000 BTC.
And what is to come?
> US interest rate cuts.
> Gradual increase in global liquidity.
> United States elections.
> FTX Refunds (+$16B).
And all this with stablecoins reaching all-time highs.
Is this the end? Are we all going to die?
I don't believe it.
For me nothing has changed.
Nobody said the bull market was going to be easy.
The best, for me, is yet to come.
You already know what happened next, the times when the feeling was as shattered and terrifying as the one we are experiencing now.
The difficult moments are what separate babies with poop on their butts from legends.
Everyone is very pro, everyone is very cocky, very gangster and very brave until it is time to buy the dip when at all hours they say that we are going to visit lower areas and everyone is terrified and with their balls in their throat.
We've all heard "If you come down to X area I'm going to put my house in your house" then they come down and shit their pants and don't buy.
It seems like a meme, but it is not.
There is something that will never change.
> The vast majority of people will sell out of fear.
> The vast majority of people will buy out of euphoria.
And it is certainly the fastest way to lose money in this market.
Sorry, I didn't make up the rules of the game.
The road will be long and there will be monsters and corpses along the way, just try not to make it yours.
The bull market is not over.
They just want to steal your magic internet coins so that when they spend billions on marketing, they can buy them back at an exorbitant price.
Nothing has changed.
Patience, conviction, buy the dip & chill 🏝️
7 months ago
📊 US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $287 million in net outflows, largest negative flows since May
When the audience is 🐻 it's time to go all in!
When the audience is 🐻 it's time to go all in!
7 months ago
🚨 The FBI warns of a threat from North Korea targeting #cryptomonnaie companies, particularly employees of ETF companies.
7 months ago
Continuing to defy the expectations of the wider crypto market, Solana has outperformed digital asset rivals like Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH).
During a forgettable week for crypto markets, Solana has bucked the bearish trend, enjoying positive inflows amidst a sea of red.
SOL LEADS WEEKLY INFLOWS ACROSS TOP DIGITAL ASSETS
While much of the crypto market succumbed to bearish forces last week, Solana showed plenty of resilience. According to CoinShares data, Solana digital asset products attracted over $7 .6M in net inflows, outperforming both Bitcoin (-$319M) and Layer 1 rival Ethereum (-$5.7M).
However, despite positive inflows in digital asset products, $SOL price suffered a significant decline. Over the past week, Solana has dropped 15.45%, sliding from $157 .2 to currently exchange hands at $132 .91, based on Step Finance data.
In this sense, Solana has underperformed both $BTC and $ETH , which lost 7.5% and 7.3% respectively over the same period.
The diverging trends highlight a curious dynamic. Despite Solana suffering a more significant price drop than both $BTC and $ETH , institutional inflows for Solana-based digital asset products were positive.
Solana’s favorable performance suggests higher demand from institutional investors and traders, who are taking advantage of turbulent market conditions to establish positions heading into Q4.
Alternatively, the comparatively smaller range of Solana-based products allows for a reduced sample size, which could skew results. The abundance and accessibility of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs mean that these assets are likely to witness more consistent trading behavior.
MONTHLY STABLECOIN INFLOWS INCREASE BY 21%
Beyond positive digital asset product inflows, the Solana network also enjoyed increased stablecoin flows.
Having continually grown throughout 2024, Solana’s monthly stablecoin inflows increased by 21%, rising from $371M in July to $449M in August.
The growth indicates a growing desire for greater liquidity onchain. The trend is further supported by an increase in the total value of bridged assets arriving on the Solana network.
According to data provided by deBridge and Artemis, over $345M worth of assets were bridged to Solana from alternative chains, a 23% increase from the $280M bridged in July. August’s bridge traffic included over $279M from Ethereum, the industry’s largest Layer 1 network.
The inflow of capital suggests that investors and traders could be eager to establish positions in both Solana’s thriving DeFi scene and the ecosystem’s native tokens. With increased liquidity arriving onchain, network participants hope that the Solana ecosystem can maintain its bullish trajectory in Q4.
During a forgettable week for crypto markets, Solana has bucked the bearish trend, enjoying positive inflows amidst a sea of red.
SOL LEADS WEEKLY INFLOWS ACROSS TOP DIGITAL ASSETS
While much of the crypto market succumbed to bearish forces last week, Solana showed plenty of resilience. According to CoinShares data, Solana digital asset products attracted over $7 .6M in net inflows, outperforming both Bitcoin (-$319M) and Layer 1 rival Ethereum (-$5.7M).
However, despite positive inflows in digital asset products, $SOL price suffered a significant decline. Over the past week, Solana has dropped 15.45%, sliding from $157 .2 to currently exchange hands at $132 .91, based on Step Finance data.
In this sense, Solana has underperformed both $BTC and $ETH , which lost 7.5% and 7.3% respectively over the same period.
The diverging trends highlight a curious dynamic. Despite Solana suffering a more significant price drop than both $BTC and $ETH , institutional inflows for Solana-based digital asset products were positive.
Solana’s favorable performance suggests higher demand from institutional investors and traders, who are taking advantage of turbulent market conditions to establish positions heading into Q4.
Alternatively, the comparatively smaller range of Solana-based products allows for a reduced sample size, which could skew results. The abundance and accessibility of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs mean that these assets are likely to witness more consistent trading behavior.
MONTHLY STABLECOIN INFLOWS INCREASE BY 21%
Beyond positive digital asset product inflows, the Solana network also enjoyed increased stablecoin flows.
Having continually grown throughout 2024, Solana’s monthly stablecoin inflows increased by 21%, rising from $371M in July to $449M in August.
The growth indicates a growing desire for greater liquidity onchain. The trend is further supported by an increase in the total value of bridged assets arriving on the Solana network.
According to data provided by deBridge and Artemis, over $345M worth of assets were bridged to Solana from alternative chains, a 23% increase from the $280M bridged in July. August’s bridge traffic included over $279M from Ethereum, the industry’s largest Layer 1 network.
The inflow of capital suggests that investors and traders could be eager to establish positions in both Solana’s thriving DeFi scene and the ecosystem’s native tokens. With increased liquidity arriving onchain, network participants hope that the Solana ecosystem can maintain its bullish trajectory in Q4.
7 months ago
AUSTRALIA’S ’s BITCOIN ETF HITS MILESTONE WITH 125 BTC ACCUMULATION
Australia’s pioneering Monochrome Bitcoin ETF continues to make waves in the financial world by consistently accumulating Bitcoin, now holding 125 BTC as of the latest update. This achievement underscores the trust and optimism investors place in cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, within regulated financial products.
As the first Australian ETF that directly holds Bitcoin, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF offers an accessible way for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s potential in Australian Dollars, without the complexities of direct cryptocurrency ownership. The ETF’s assets under management (AUM) have impressively grown, reflecting the rising investor confidence and the ongoing integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream investment portfolios.
This marks a significant step forward in bridging traditional finance with the innovative world of digital assets.
Australia’s pioneering Monochrome Bitcoin ETF continues to make waves in the financial world by consistently accumulating Bitcoin, now holding 125 BTC as of the latest update. This achievement underscores the trust and optimism investors place in cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, within regulated financial products.
As the first Australian ETF that directly holds Bitcoin, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF offers an accessible way for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s potential in Australian Dollars, without the complexities of direct cryptocurrency ownership. The ETF’s assets under management (AUM) have impressively grown, reflecting the rising investor confidence and the ongoing integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream investment portfolios.
This marks a significant step forward in bridging traditional finance with the innovative world of digital assets.
7 months ago
BIG SUPPLY, BIG PROBLEMS AS SOLANA’S NFT MARKET REJECTS LARGE COLLECTIONS
Fresh minting mechanics are bringing greater security to Solana NFTs, but new mints and large collections struggle to garner attention and are trading below mint price.
New NFT collections have learned a painful lesson this week. If it wasn’t obvious due to stagnant floor prices and diminishing trade volume, launching a fresh collection in these conditions is a difficult task.
Despite commentators claiming these hyped collections will usher in a “new era” and whitelist spots selling at over $50 apiece on open markets, launches from Pathfinders and Hermans have failed to meet expectations.
Will Solana’s NFT market ever witness another successful 10,000 NFT collection? Or are small supplies the only way of conserving value?
ONLY 21% OF PATHFINDER'S RISK-FREE NFTs MINTED
Despite proposing a new, risk-free method of launching Solana NFTs, the Pathfinders collection faces difficulty minting out. At press time, only 2,125/10,000 NFTs have been minted, falling well short of expectations.
Pathfinder’s novel LST-backed NFT collection launched with noble intentions. Providing an alternative mechanic that aims to protect minters, the collection has launched Solana’s first un-ruggable NFTs.
Unlike standard NFT mints, Pathfinders NFTs are minted using pathSOL, the project’s native liquid staking token. Holders reserve the right to redeem their NFT for the underlying pathSOL used to mint the asset, essentially securing the NFT’s value at a minimum of 2pathSOL.
Regardless, Solana’s NFT community has largely ignored the project’s novel approach to minting. Supporters of the new mechanic took to social media to express their disappointment with the NFT community’s apparent apathy.
Commentators noted that network participants have collectively poured thousands of SOL into extractive and malicious actors, but are unwilling to support builders providing meaningful alternatives.
‘Hyped’ New Mint Immediately Under Floor - Are Presales to Blame?
Boasting a sold-out presale that constituted 55% of the total supply, the Hermans NFT collection suffered a similar fate. Priced at 1.5 SOL per NFT, Hermans struggled to attract interest during the public mint, forcing the team to take drastic action.
Hermans trading on secondary marketplaces like Tensor and Magic Eden was locked until the mint was complete, meaning holders were unable to list their assets. The team took it upon themselves to buy all unminted assets. The Hermans’ treasury now holds over 1,600 NFTs, roughly 33% of the supply.
Almost immediately, the collection began trading beneath mint price as presales and regretful minters clamored to liquidate their holdings for SOL. Hermans currently exchange hands at 0.84 SOL, down 44% from the original mint price.
While poor NFT market conditions are a significant contributor to the recent slew of disappointing NFT launches, social media commentators have argued that NFT presales are also to blame.
Low Supply NFT Collections Retain Value
In recent years, NFT markets have witnessed countless large supply collections suffer devastating downtrends.
Top Solana collections like Mad Lads, Tensorians (pictured), and Claynosaurs have all endured significant drawdowns, while dozens of less-resilient projects have effectively plummeted to zero.
Comparatively, low supply and 1/1 NFT collections have retained their value remarkably well. Limited supply art collections like Boogles, Dead King Society, and The SixNine are typically only available through OTC deals and have maintained comparatively stable floors, regardless of SOL price fluctuations.
Arguably, this suggests that the most valuable utility NFTs offer is access to exclusive communities. Alternatively, it could also indicate that low-supply collections with low market liquidity create an elite sense of perceived value, which has supported the valuations of these co
Fresh minting mechanics are bringing greater security to Solana NFTs, but new mints and large collections struggle to garner attention and are trading below mint price.
New NFT collections have learned a painful lesson this week. If it wasn’t obvious due to stagnant floor prices and diminishing trade volume, launching a fresh collection in these conditions is a difficult task.
Despite commentators claiming these hyped collections will usher in a “new era” and whitelist spots selling at over $50 apiece on open markets, launches from Pathfinders and Hermans have failed to meet expectations.
Will Solana’s NFT market ever witness another successful 10,000 NFT collection? Or are small supplies the only way of conserving value?
ONLY 21% OF PATHFINDER'S RISK-FREE NFTs MINTED
Despite proposing a new, risk-free method of launching Solana NFTs, the Pathfinders collection faces difficulty minting out. At press time, only 2,125/10,000 NFTs have been minted, falling well short of expectations.
Pathfinder’s novel LST-backed NFT collection launched with noble intentions. Providing an alternative mechanic that aims to protect minters, the collection has launched Solana’s first un-ruggable NFTs.
Unlike standard NFT mints, Pathfinders NFTs are minted using pathSOL, the project’s native liquid staking token. Holders reserve the right to redeem their NFT for the underlying pathSOL used to mint the asset, essentially securing the NFT’s value at a minimum of 2pathSOL.
Regardless, Solana’s NFT community has largely ignored the project’s novel approach to minting. Supporters of the new mechanic took to social media to express their disappointment with the NFT community’s apparent apathy.
Commentators noted that network participants have collectively poured thousands of SOL into extractive and malicious actors, but are unwilling to support builders providing meaningful alternatives.
‘Hyped’ New Mint Immediately Under Floor - Are Presales to Blame?
Boasting a sold-out presale that constituted 55% of the total supply, the Hermans NFT collection suffered a similar fate. Priced at 1.5 SOL per NFT, Hermans struggled to attract interest during the public mint, forcing the team to take drastic action.
Hermans trading on secondary marketplaces like Tensor and Magic Eden was locked until the mint was complete, meaning holders were unable to list their assets. The team took it upon themselves to buy all unminted assets. The Hermans’ treasury now holds over 1,600 NFTs, roughly 33% of the supply.
Almost immediately, the collection began trading beneath mint price as presales and regretful minters clamored to liquidate their holdings for SOL. Hermans currently exchange hands at 0.84 SOL, down 44% from the original mint price.
While poor NFT market conditions are a significant contributor to the recent slew of disappointing NFT launches, social media commentators have argued that NFT presales are also to blame.
Low Supply NFT Collections Retain Value
In recent years, NFT markets have witnessed countless large supply collections suffer devastating downtrends.
Top Solana collections like Mad Lads, Tensorians (pictured), and Claynosaurs have all endured significant drawdowns, while dozens of less-resilient projects have effectively plummeted to zero.
Comparatively, low supply and 1/1 NFT collections have retained their value remarkably well. Limited supply art collections like Boogles, Dead King Society, and The SixNine are typically only available through OTC deals and have maintained comparatively stable floors, regardless of SOL price fluctuations.
Arguably, this suggests that the most valuable utility NFTs offer is access to exclusive communities. Alternatively, it could also indicate that low-supply collections with low market liquidity create an elite sense of perceived value, which has supported the valuations of these co
7 months ago
WHAT'S NEXT FOR SOLANA’S STRUGGLING RWA SECTOR?
Once touted as one of this cycle’s biggest sectors, RWA has underperformed in recent months. What lies ahead for Solana’s RWA projects?
Despite dominating other Layer 1’s in DePIN adoption and a growing number of DeFi metrics, Solana’s RWA (Real World Assets) ecosystem struggles to keep pace. Promising to bring tangible assets, like real estate, stocks, and precious metals onchain, RWAs are one of crypto’s most popular sectors in 2024.
Compared to rival networks, Solana faces a shortage of native RWA protocols, relying on multi-chain protocols to provide the bulk of onchain TVL (Total Value Locked).
WHAT CAN NETWORK PARTICIPANTS EXPECT FROM SOLANA RWA IN THE REMAINDER OF 2024?
In recent months, uncertainty has plagued market dynamics across the crypto industry. Geo-political tensions and TradFi disruptions have been major sources of volatility in the market. However, while DePIN has weathered turbulent conditions, RWA has struggled to solidify its market position.
According to Artemis data, the RWA has been crypto’s worst-performing sector over the past month. With the weighted average of token FDVs (Fully Diluted Valuation) in the sector down over 28%, RWA has fared even worse than other beleaguered niches, such as memecoins and AI.
RWA’s poor performance in recent months defies market expectations. Prior to the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S., traders were optimistic that ETH’s debut in traditional markets would be a boon for RWA projects across the market.
Since then, RWA tokens throughout the industry have struggled, suggesting that the ETH ETF approval may have been a ‘sell-the-news’ event.
That being said, it should also be noted that the RWA sector has vastly outperformed the market over a longer timeframe. Over the last year, the weighted average of RWA token FDVs has increased by 1,280%, an 883% increase over the average performance of all sectors.What’s Next for Solana’s Struggling RWA Sector?
Once touted as one of this cycle’s biggest sectors, RWA has underperformed in recent months. What lies ahead for Solana’s RWA projects?
Despite dominating other Layer 1’s in DePIN adoption and a growing number of DeFi metrics, Solana’s RWA (Real World Assets) ecosystem struggles to keep pace. Promising to bring tangible assets, like real estate, stocks, and precious metals onchain, RWAs are one of crypto’s most popular sectors in 2024.
Compared to rival networks, Solana faces a shortage of native RWA protocols, relying on multi-chain protocols to provide the bulk of onchain TVL (Total Value Locked).
What can network participants expect from Solana RWA in the remainder of 2024?
RWA Sector Underperforms Amidst Market Turbulence
In recent months, uncertainty has plagued market dynamics across the crypto industry. Geo-political tensions and TradFi disruptions have been major sources of volatility in the market. However, while DePIN has weathered turbulent conditions, RWA has struggled to solidify its market position.
According to Artemis data, the RWA has been crypto’s worst-performing sector over the past month. With the weighted average of token FDVs (Fully Diluted Valuation) in the sector down over 28%, RWA has fared even worse than other beleaguered niches, such as memecoins and AI.
RWA’s poor performance in recent months defies market expectations. Prior to the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S., traders were optimistic that ETH’s debut in traditional markets would be a boon for RWA projects across the market.
Since then, RWA tokens throughout the industry have struggled, suggesting that the ETH ETF approval may have been a ‘sell-the-news’ event.
That being said, it should also be noted that the RWA sector has vastly outperformed the market over a longer timeframe. Over the last year, the weighted average of RWA token FDVs has increased by 1,280%, an 883% increase over the average performance of all secto
Once touted as one of this cycle’s biggest sectors, RWA has underperformed in recent months. What lies ahead for Solana’s RWA projects?
Despite dominating other Layer 1’s in DePIN adoption and a growing number of DeFi metrics, Solana’s RWA (Real World Assets) ecosystem struggles to keep pace. Promising to bring tangible assets, like real estate, stocks, and precious metals onchain, RWAs are one of crypto’s most popular sectors in 2024.
Compared to rival networks, Solana faces a shortage of native RWA protocols, relying on multi-chain protocols to provide the bulk of onchain TVL (Total Value Locked).
WHAT CAN NETWORK PARTICIPANTS EXPECT FROM SOLANA RWA IN THE REMAINDER OF 2024?
In recent months, uncertainty has plagued market dynamics across the crypto industry. Geo-political tensions and TradFi disruptions have been major sources of volatility in the market. However, while DePIN has weathered turbulent conditions, RWA has struggled to solidify its market position.
According to Artemis data, the RWA has been crypto’s worst-performing sector over the past month. With the weighted average of token FDVs (Fully Diluted Valuation) in the sector down over 28%, RWA has fared even worse than other beleaguered niches, such as memecoins and AI.
RWA’s poor performance in recent months defies market expectations. Prior to the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S., traders were optimistic that ETH’s debut in traditional markets would be a boon for RWA projects across the market.
Since then, RWA tokens throughout the industry have struggled, suggesting that the ETH ETF approval may have been a ‘sell-the-news’ event.
That being said, it should also be noted that the RWA sector has vastly outperformed the market over a longer timeframe. Over the last year, the weighted average of RWA token FDVs has increased by 1,280%, an 883% increase over the average performance of all sectors.What’s Next for Solana’s Struggling RWA Sector?
Once touted as one of this cycle’s biggest sectors, RWA has underperformed in recent months. What lies ahead for Solana’s RWA projects?
Despite dominating other Layer 1’s in DePIN adoption and a growing number of DeFi metrics, Solana’s RWA (Real World Assets) ecosystem struggles to keep pace. Promising to bring tangible assets, like real estate, stocks, and precious metals onchain, RWAs are one of crypto’s most popular sectors in 2024.
Compared to rival networks, Solana faces a shortage of native RWA protocols, relying on multi-chain protocols to provide the bulk of onchain TVL (Total Value Locked).
What can network participants expect from Solana RWA in the remainder of 2024?
RWA Sector Underperforms Amidst Market Turbulence
In recent months, uncertainty has plagued market dynamics across the crypto industry. Geo-political tensions and TradFi disruptions have been major sources of volatility in the market. However, while DePIN has weathered turbulent conditions, RWA has struggled to solidify its market position.
According to Artemis data, the RWA has been crypto’s worst-performing sector over the past month. With the weighted average of token FDVs (Fully Diluted Valuation) in the sector down over 28%, RWA has fared even worse than other beleaguered niches, such as memecoins and AI.
RWA’s poor performance in recent months defies market expectations. Prior to the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S., traders were optimistic that ETH’s debut in traditional markets would be a boon for RWA projects across the market.
Since then, RWA tokens throughout the industry have struggled, suggesting that the ETH ETF approval may have been a ‘sell-the-news’ event.
That being said, it should also be noted that the RWA sector has vastly outperformed the market over a longer timeframe. Over the last year, the weighted average of RWA token FDVs has increased by 1,280%, an 883% increase over the average performance of all secto
7 months ago
7 months ago
❌️ Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Solana spot ETF approval was close to 0 in 2024.
"Near zero chance in 2024 and if Harris wins, there is also a near zero chance in 2025."
"Only hope is if Trump wins."
https://x.com/ericbalchuna...
"Near zero chance in 2024 and if Harris wins, there is also a near zero chance in 2025."
"Only hope is if Trump wins."
https://x.com/ericbalchuna...
