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Fantom (FTM) Bull Run: 8% Price Surge And Robust Double-Digit Growth In Key Metrics

Fantom (FTM), a Layer-1 (L1) protocol, and its native token, FTM, have experienced significant gains and notable achievements in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. 

According to a comprehensive performance analysis conducted by Messari, amid the emerging crypto bull market, Fantom has emerged as one of the major beneficiaries, showing significant growth in key metrics and market capitalization. 

FTM Market Cap Soars 101% QoQ

By the numbers, FTM’s circulating market capitalization saw a substantial 101% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase, jumping from $1.3 billion to $2.6 billion, vaulting it up ten spots to 48th among all tokens (currently 58th). The token’s rally extended for two consecutive quarters, resulting in a fourfold increase since the end of Q3 2023.

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Although Fantom experienced a decrease of 53% QoQ in revenue measured in FTM, amounting to 1.8 million FTM, revenue denominated in USD exhibited a 4% QoQ increase, reaching $1.2 million. 

According to Messari, the revenue decline was primarily due to reduced inscription activity across all smart contract platforms in Q1. 

Despite this, Fantom maintained an upward trend in average daily transactions, excluding inscription-related activity, surpassing the Q3 average and reaching 247,000 daily transactions. Daily active addresses also rebounded, rising by 24% QoQ to 40,500.

In Q1, the staking requirement for Fantom validators was significantly reduced from 500,000 FTM to 50,000 FTM, aiming to increase accessibility. However, the number of active validators remained unchanged at 55. 

Notably, the total amount of FTM staked increased by 17% QoQ, from 1.1 billion to 1.3 billion FTM, resulting in a 135% QoQ surge in the total dollar value of staked FTM, reaching $1.2 billion. Among proof-of-stake (PoS) networks, Fantom ranked 22nd in the dollar value of funds staked by the end of Q1.

Memecoin Mania Boosts Fantom On-Chain Activity

During the year’s first quarter, Total Value Locked (TVL) denominated in USD experienced a substantial 59% QoQ increase, rising from $810.8 million in Q4 to $1.28 billion. 

Conversely, TVL-denominated in FTM decreased by 21% QoQ, indicating that the surge in USD-denominated TVL was partly attributed to FTM’s price appreciation.

Fantom’s average daily decentralized exchange (DEX) volume surged by 64% QoQ, from $10.2 million to nearly $176.8 million. In Q1, the “Memecoin Mania” trend contributed to elevated on-chain activity across various networks, including Fantom.

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Fantom’s monthly DEX volume surpassed $1 billion in March, marking the first time since March 2023. The number of DEXs on Fantom increased to 31 by the end of Q1, with no single DEX dominating more than 30% of the market share.

Lastly, following an exploit in the Multichain: Fantom Bridge, which affected stablecoins on Fantom in Q3 2023, the Fantom Foundation took steps to increase the liquidity of stablecoins. 

As of Q1 2024, two independent third-party bridging solutions, Axelar (axlUSDC and axlUSDT) and LayerZero (lzUSDC and lzUSDT), have emerged. USDC remains the predominant stablecoin on Fantom, accounting for 98% of the stablecoin market cap. USDT also experienced considerable growth, with an 86% QoQ increase.

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The FTM token is currently trading at $0.7037, reflecting an 8.7% increase in price over the past seven days. However, it has experienced a decline of nearly 20% in the monthly time frame.

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Fantom Revival: Crypto Analyst Predicts A Jump To $1.2 For FTM Price

Fantom (FTM) had initially reclaimed the $1 level back in March and expectations were that the coin would rise to $2. But that was before the market crash sent prices spiraling, and Fantom lost almost 50% of its value during this time. However, all hope is not lost of for the coin, as one crypto analyst expects a return of the bullish momentum as long as certain conditions are met.

Fantom Searching For Support

Crypto analyst MyCryptoParadise took to TradingView to share their analysis on the Fantom price and how it could see a recovery. After the price fell to $0.56, the altcoin began to look for support, which would serve as a bounce-off point, and the analyst revealed that the altcoin is actually getting closer to this support.

For now, the support lies at $0.5679, which is the point that bulls need to hold to confirm a bullish breakout. Following a rejection at the $0.79 resistance, this point has become even more important to hold, as the FTM price searches for “renewed momentum.”

“Should FTM successfully find support and bounce from this level, it could potentially form a double bottom pattern, with the neckline acting as resistance around the 0.798 mark,” the crypto analyst said, highlighting the importance of finding support.

In the event of a breakout, the analyst expects at least a 100% move from here. The first major level to break it the $1 level, and then after that, the crypto analyst sees the price going as high as $1.2 as long as the trend is confirmed.

FTM price chart from Tradingview.com (Fantom)

FTM Could Break Down Further

On the flip side of this, the crypto analyst also identifies a scenario where the Fantom price could continue to break down. In the event that the altcoin is unable to find support above $0.56 and breaks through it instead, the bloodbath could continue.

The bearish continuation which the analyst sees in a situation like this will send the price below $0.5 eventually. The support for the FTM price then lies at the next Bullish OB area, which the crypto analyst identifies to be around $0.449.

“💎 Reclaiming the support at 0.568 would be crucial for FTM to maintain its bullish momentum,” the analyst said. “Should FTM fail to bounce even after reaching the Bullish OB area, it would signal a bullish invalidation, indicating a continuation of the bearish trend.”

Presently, the Fantom price is trending above support at $0.6641. However, it is down 3% in the last day with 10% losses in the last week.

Fantom price chart from Tradingview.com

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Fantom Supply On Exchanges See Drastic Increase, A Cause For Alarm?

The Fantom (FTM) supply on exchanges has been rising in recent times, leading to speculations for what this might mean for the price of the cryptocurrency. Going by trends in the crypto market of when the exchange balances of a particular coin goes up, there might be some pain ahead for FTM investors.

Fantom Supply On Exchanges Rise By 16 Million

The Fantom price had increased over the last month to reach a new three-year high above $1.2. However, this rally was only short-lived and the altcoin has begun to eliminate its gains from the month of March gradually in the past week.

One culprit for this decline in price is the high level of selling that have been taken place among FTM holders, majority of which have been holding their coins for a rather long time. As a result, the available supply of Fantom on centralized exchanges continued to balloon as investors rush to sell off their tokens and capitalize on gains.

Data from the on-chain tracking website Santiment shows that in the last week of March, there was a considerable number of FTM flowing into centralized exchanges. This saw their available balance go from around 654 million to over 670 million in the space of a week, with over 16 million flowing into exchanges.

This inflow trend coincides with the drop in the Fantom price from above $1.1 to $0.84, suggesting that it is indeed the selling pressure from these FTM investors that is responsible for the price decline. Given this, there would have to be a reversal in this selling trend is the FTM price is to recover from here.

Bullishness On FTM Not Dead

The inflow of millions of FTM into centralized exchanges is bearish, but this could only last for the short term. As a rule of crypto, eventually, these sellers will run out of coins to sell, leaving room for demand to catch up with the available supply. At this point, the FTM price will begin to see a reversal in the trend.

There is also the fact that adoption has been increasing on the Fantom chain as founder Andre Conje has been actively talking about it on X (formerly Twitter). Santiment’s data shows that the FTM holder base also grew alongside the price in March. In the week of March 17 and 28 alone, the chain’s holder BASE jumped from 109,000 to over 111,000.

This shows that while the trends are bearish right now, there could be a change soon as the price could resume another leg up. The Fantom price has also established support at $0.8 which could serve as the bounce point for another rally.

Presently, the FTM price is sitting at $0.84, with a 5.48% and 18.2% decline on the daily and weekly charts, respectively. Its market cap is at $2.37 billion, making it the 51st largest cryptocurrency in the space.

Fantom price chart from Tradingview.com

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Fantom (FTM) Jumps 180% In 4 Weeks: Just The Beginning?

Over the past 24 hours, Fantom (FTM) has emerged as the standout performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, registering a remarkable 13.5% gain. This surge is part of a broader rally that has seen the FTM price soar by 180% over the last four weeks, propelling it from $0.42 to $1.20. This upward trajectory has significantly boosted Fantom’s market capitalization to $3.3 billion, positioning it as the 41st largest digital asset worldwide. Here’s why this might be just the beginning:

#1 Sonic Upgrade: The Catalyst for Fantom’s Rally

The anticipated Sonic upgrade is central to Fantom’s recent success. Designed to enhance the Fantom technology stack, Sonic introduces major scalability improvements without necessitating a disruptive hard fork. Key components of the Sonic upgrade include:

  • Fantom Virtual Machine (FVM): Aims to significantly boost transaction throughput.
  • Carmen Database: Promises to reduce storage requirements by up to 90%.
  • Optimized Lachesis Consensus: Improves upon the existing consensus mechanism for enhanced performance.

With these enhancements, Fantom targets a throughput of over 2,000 transactions per second (TPS), marking a substantial leap in scalability. Importantly, the upgrade ensures that existing Fantom Opera smart contracts and tools remain fully compatible with the Sonic mainnet, which is scheduled to launch in Spring 2024.

Recent testnets have demonstrated Sonic’s potential. The closed testnet, focused on ERC-20 swaps, achieved an impressive ~4,000 TPS with ~1.3-second finality. Furthermore, a reconfiguration to process only ERC-20 transfers led to a groundbreaking ~10,000 TPS at ~1.6-second finality, showcasing the capabilities of next-generation decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and wallets.

Reflecting on Sonic’s impact, Reflexivity Research highlighted, “Fantom Sonic unlocks new possibilities for the Fantom ecosystem, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, blockchain games, high-frequency applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT).”

The research firm added that another cornerstone for Fantom is its exemplary 99.9% uptime. “Fantom’s novel solutions position it as a frontrunner in the development of decentralized networks,” Reflexivity Research stated.

#2 Andre Cronje: The Innovator’s Promise

Andre Cronje, the founder of Fantom and one of the brightest minds in the crypto industry, has been instrumental in driving innovation within the ecosystem. Cronje recently underscored his commitment to advancing the crypto space, stating, “The number 1 dex on Base, and the number 1 dex on Optimism are both built with code I wrote and pioneered. Stick to where the innovators are, post Sonic I will be adding some new primitives to crypto.”

#3 Coinbase Announcement: A New Milestone

Another factor driving today’s price rally is probably today’s Coinbase International announcement that it will launch Fantom perpetual futures on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced, set to commence on or after 9:30am UTC on March 28, 2024. This move by Coinbase is expected to further enhance Fantom’s liquidity and accessibility, contributing to its growing appeal among investors.

#4 Technical Analysis: FTM/USD

The bullish momentum of Fantom price is apparent in the weekly FTM/USD chart on Binance, signified by the latest candlestick closure above the key exponential moving averages (EMAs) of 20, 50, 100, and 200 periods. This week’s candlestick represents a notable increase of approximately 50% from the intra-week low.

Fantom’s ascent has propelled its value beyond the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level, situated at $0.9176. This bullish breakout suggests the market may target subsequent Fibonacci levels, with $1.38 (0.382 Fib) acting as an intermediate psychological and technical resistance, followed by $1.76 (05 Fib), and potentially extending towards the golden ratio at $2.13, which corresponds with the 0.618 Fibonacci level.

On the flip side of this bullish scenario, should a correction occur across the broader crypto market, immediate support for FTM can be anticipated at the $0.92 level. Stability at or above this threshold could reaffirm bullish market control. Conversely, a downward breach could intensify selling pressure, possibly leading to a retest of support around the $0.56 mark.

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Fantom Launches Recovery Plan For Funds Lost In Multichain’s $200M Exploit, FTM Soars

The Fantom (FTM) Foundation has taken decisive steps to recover assets lost in the Multichain exploit that devastated various chains, including its own, resulting in a staggering $210 million loss.

After failed attempts to engage with the Multichain Foundation, the Protocol has announced that it filed a lawsuit for “breach of contract” and “fraudulent misrepresentations.” 

Fantom Foundation Takes Legal Action Against Multichain

The exploit, which occurred in July 2023, targeted the Multichain bridge and affected multiple chains, including Fantom, Ethereum (ETH), Binance’s BNB, Cronos (CRO), Polygon (MATIC), Arbitrum (ARB), zkSync, Optimism (OP), and Moonbeam (GLMR). 

Fantom’s ecosystems suffered losses of approximately one-third of the total damage. In addition, the Fantom Foundation claims that the recovery process has faced numerous challenges due to legal complexities, jurisdictional issues, uncooperative former directors, and ongoing police investigations.

To pursue justice, the Fantom Foundation initiated several measures. They filed a police report in Singapore, where the Multichain Foundation is incorporated, and in Kunming, China, where Multichain and its founder are under investigation. 

Legal counsel was engaged in the United States, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore to navigate the diverse jurisdictions involved. Additionally, Fantom partnered with the blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs to conduct a comprehensive forensic analysis of the asset flow. As a decisive move, legal action against the Multichain Foundation for losses incurred by Fantom was commenced in Singapore.

Empowered To Liquidate Multichain

The Fantom Foundation has also disclosed that a recent default ruling by Judge Tan Boon Heng of the General Division of the High Court of Singapore has ruled in favor of the Protocol’s claim.

According to the foundation’s blog post, the ruling paves the way for the protocol to petition the court to dissolve the Multichain Foundation and appoint a court-appointed liquidator.

The liquidator, equipped with specialized expertise, legal powers, and authority to act on behalf of Multichain, will reportedly assist in the tracing, recovering, and distributing of missing or frozen assets.

However, it is worth noting that while the current ruling addresses explicitly the Fantom Foundation’s losses, it sets an important precedent for all affected users to pursue their claims against Multichain.

Ultimately, the Foundation intends to use this legal victory to facilitate the appointment of “suitably qualified” experts to recover and distribute assets on behalf of all creditors. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the ongoing legal saga and underscores the team’s approach to righting the wrongs caused by the exploit.

Riding The Bull Market

Despite the ongoing legal battle faced by the protocol, its native token, FTM, has experienced significant gains across all time frames, taking advantage of the current bullish sentiment in the overall market.

In the year-to-date period, the FTM token has recorded a remarkable increase of 67%, followed by gains of over 92% in the past thirty days. Furthermore, in the past seven and fourteen days alone, the token has seen gains of 50% and 57%, respectively.

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This continuous upward trend propelled FTM to reach a 20-month high of $0.751 on Monday. However, it has since retraced and is trading for $0.681, with a modest recovery of 1.8% in the past few hours.

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Q4 Triumph For Fantom (FTM): Circulating Market Cap Outpaces All Cryptos With 140% Surge

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the cryptocurrency market experienced a notable resurgence, accompanied by the anticipation of a potential Bitcoin ETF approval. Among the standout performers during this period was Fantom (FTM), a Layer-1 protocol launched in 2018. 

According to a recent report by Messari, Fantom witnessed significant growth, with its circulating market cap soaring by 140% quarter-over-quarter, from $0.5 billion to $1.3 billion.

This performance surpassed all cryptocurrencies’ overall market cap growth at 54% in Q4. Additionally, Fantom climbed up the market cap rankings, ascending five spots from 63 to 58 by the end of the quarter.

FTM’s Potential For Future Growth

The circulating supply of FTM remained relatively stable quarter-over-quarter, with changes in supply dynamics between Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. 

Notably, Fantom introduced the Ecosystem Vault and Gas Monetization program during Q4 2023, reducing the burn rate of transaction fees and reallocating a portion of fees to the Gas Monetization program and Ecosystem Vault. 

The number of daily active addresses on the Fantom network experienced a 27% decline quarter-over-quarter, averaging 32,700 in Q4’23. However, a steady increase in daily active addresses throughout December indicates potential future growth as the crypto market emerges from the bearish phase. 

Average daily transactions on Fantom reversed their declining trend, surging by 126% to 531,000. This increase was primarily attributed to the emergence of Fantom Inscription FRC20s, with November 25 marking an all-time high of 5.11 million transactions, including 4.99 million inscriptions. 

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In terms of new addresses, Q4’23 saw a 10% increase to an average of 21,100 daily new addresses. Messari suggests that the surge in daily new addresses can be attributed to the launch of Estfor Kingdom, a popular blockchain-based game on Fantom that gained traction in late Q3’23. December also witnessed an uptick in daily new addresses, likely influenced by improved market conditions.

Fantom DeFi Ecosystem 

Per the report, Fantom’s Total Value Locked (TVL) denominated in USD increased by 58% quarter-over-quarter, from $51 million in Q3 to $81 million in Q4. However, TVL denominated in FTM decreased by 29% in the same period, primarily due to asset price fluctuations. 

Q4’23 also witnessed shifts in the top DeFi applications on Fantom, with new entrants such as Equalizer Exchange, WigoSwap, and SpiritSwap gaining market share. Notable protocols by TVL included Spookyswap, Beethoven X, Equalizer Exchange, WigoSwap, Tomb Finance, and SpiritSwap. 

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These protocols collectively gained $29 million in TVL, accounting for nearly 100% of Fantom’s TVL growth in Q4. Equalizer and WigoSwap experienced the most significant market share increases.

The average daily decentralized exchange (DEX) volume on Fantom declined by 10% to $10.2 million in Q4 2023. Still, emerging new DEXs like Equalizer Exchange and WigoSwap contributed to the ecosystem’s overall growth.

In summary, Fantom’s performance was notable in the fourth quarter of 2023. The protocol experienced a surge in market cap, robust revenue growth, and an expanding DeFi ecosystem. However, its native token has declined significantly. 

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Despite the recent sharp correction across the cryptocurrency market, Fantom’s native token FTM has not been an exception. Presently, the token is trading at $0.3306, reflecting a decline of over 3% within the last 24 hours, 37% over the past 30 days, and a year-to-date decrease of 18%.

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Fantom (FTM) To Rocket Up To $1.60 If This Happens: Analyst

Fantom appears to be forming a double bottom pattern currently, a confirmation of which could lead to a break towards $1.60 according to an analyst.

Fantom Might Be Forming A “W” Pattern In Its Weekly Chart

As explained by analyst Ali in a new post on X, FTM’s weekly price chart has appeared to have been forming a “W” pattern recently. A W or double bottom refers to a pattern in technical analysis that ends with a bullish resurgence for the asset.

The pattern forms when the price forms two consecutive bottoms after going through some significant downtrend and finally reverses its direction with a sharp bullish move.

While the pattern is known for its resemblance to the letter “W” from the English alphabet, the pattern can still form even if the “W” shape doesn’t quite look as symmetrical.

Like this pattern, there is also the “M” or double top pattern, which forms when two consecutive tops follow an uptrend and the price subsequently shifts towards a downwards trajectory.

Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows how a potential W pattern may be forming for the weekly price of Fantom:

Fantom Double Bottom

As is apparent in the above graph, the Fantom weekly price formed its second bottom in October and has since been sharply going up. The pattern is indeed starting to resemble a W now, but it’s still not fully confirmed yet.

In the chart, Ali has also highlighted the $0.57 level at which the coin hit the top between the two bottoms and it seems like the weekly price has been approaching this line recently. “If $FTM sustains a weekly close above $0.57, it will confirm this bullish formation and march toward $1.60!” notes the analyst.

From the current spot price of the cryptocurrency, a rally towards this level would mean an increase of almost 192%. It now remains to be seen if the asset can confirm this pattern and go on a run like this or not.

A few days back, the same analyst had discussed about the on-chain support and resistance levels for Fantom, revealing that the coin has little in terms of obstacles until the $0.66 level.

Fantom On-Chain Support & Resistance

In the above chart, the data for each FTM price range in terms of the number of investors or addresses who bought their coins at them is displayed. The $0.45 to $0.47 range was filled with investors, but the asset has already cleared it.

Generally, investors tend to show a selling reaction whenever the price of the asset retests their cost basis from below, as they might be tempted to just exit at their break-even point, rather than risk going into losses again.

Ali had noted that with the dense zone clear, there were no more supply walls in sight for the cryptocurrency. The asset has been making its way up since then, mowing through these centers of relatively weak resistance.

With the path appearing clear in terms of on-chain resistance and a W pattern beginning to form, a move towards higher levels may be coming for the asset.

FTM Price

At the time of writing, Fantom is trading around the $0.548 level, up 34% in the past week.

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Bullish Trend Ahead: Fantom (FTM) Rise Signals Potential For Powerful Rally Towards $0.65

Fantom (FTM) has recently displayed remarkable performance, surpassing several leading digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Binance Coin (BNB) among others. 

Over the past 24 hours, FTM has experienced a notable surge of 9%, propelling its price to the $0.4950 level. This upward momentum has sparked optimism within the market, with the potential to drive FTM towards its yearly high of $0.65.

Fantom Poised For Upward Surge?

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has shared insights into the promising outlook for Fantom. Martinez emphasizes that FTM trading above the critical resistance level of $0.47 signifies a significant bullish turning point. 

Furthermore, the analyst notes that there are no major obstacles in sight until the $0.65 level. As long as FTM remains above this crucial level, Martinez predicts a strong rally for the token.

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With FTM’s breakthrough above the $0.47 resistance level, the stage is set for further gains. The absence of significant barriers until the $0.65 mark provides an encouraging backdrop for FTM’s potential upward trajectory. 

Analyst Ali Martinez’s assessment reinforces the belief that as long as FTM maintains its position above $0.47, investors should prepare for a robust rally in the token’s price.

Social Media Buzz Surrounding FTM

In recent weeks, Layer 1 (L1) blockchain protocols have taken center stage in the cryptocurrency community. Tokens such as Injective (INJ), Kaspa (KAS), Avalanche (AVAX), and Solana (SOL) have outperformed major cryptocurrencies. 

However, amid this L1 surge, Alpha Scan highlights that Fantom has emerged with impressive sentiment strength, capturing the attention of market participants and further bolstering the protocol’s native token price surge.

According to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by the sentiment analytics firm, an analysis of social media conversations reveals that a staggering 61% of all monthly mentions of FTM have occurred within the last seven days. 

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This sudden surge in mentions commenced on December 9th, indicating a heightened interest and positive sentiment surrounding the token.

Over the past 30 days, 28 key accounts have actively discussed FTM, further emphasizing its growing significance. 

Notably, 20 of these key accounts have specifically highlighted FTM within the last seven days, reflecting a heightened level of attention and engagement within a relatively short period. This ratio of key account engagement during the past week indicates a distinct rise in interest and potential market influence.

Annualized Increase Reinforces Positive Outlook

According to Token Terminal data, in addition to the social media buzz surrounding the protocol and its native token, Fantom’s market capitalization has reached approximately $1.38 billion, with a remarkable increase of 18.47%. This surge reflects the growing demand for FTM and its expanding market presence. 

In terms of revenue, the token has witnessed substantial growth, with a 30-day revenue increase of 734.11% to $171.73k. Moreover, the annualized revenue has surged to $2.09 million, representing a significant rise of 813.75%. 

Moreover, Fantom’s fully diluted market capitalization stands at around $1.57 billion, indicating a substantial increase of 43.39%. This growth further reinforces the market’s confidence in the protocol’s prospects. 

When considering performance ratios, the P/F ratio (fully diluted) is calculated at 203.80x, while the P/S ratio (fully diluted) is reported at 679.33x. Although both ratios have dipped by 82.8%, they still suggest a strong valuation for Fantom relative to its performance.

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