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Polygon Observes Buy Signal: Analyst Suggests MATIC Rebound To This Level

An analyst has explained how a buy signal forming in the price of Polygon (MATIC) could lead to the asset rebounding towards these price targets.

Polygon Is Showing A TD Sequential Buy Signal Right Now

In a new post on X, analyst Ali has discussed about the a Tom Demark (TD) Sequential signal forming in the MATIC price chart. The TD Sequential here refers to an indicator in technical analysis that’s generally used for pinpointing probable locations of reversal in any given asset’s value.

This indicator has two phases to it, the first of which is known as the “setup.” In this phase, candles of the same polarity are counted up to nine, at the end of which the price may be assumed to have encountered a point of reversal.

Naturally, if the candles leading up to the completion of the setup had been red, the reversal would be towards the upside, while green candles would suggest a potential top for the asset.

Once the setup is done with, the second phase called the “countdown” begins. This phase works similarly to the setup, except for the fact that it lasts for thirteen candles instead of nine. After these thirteen candles of the same polarity are also in, the price may be considered to have attained another likely point of reversal.

Polygon has recently completed a TD Sequential phase of the former type. Below is the chart shared by Ali that shows the formation of this TD Sequential signal for the MATIC daily price.

Polygon (MATIC) Price Chart

As displayed in the above graph, the Polygon daily price has finished a TD Sequential setup with a downtrend recently. This would suggest that the asset may be at a potential bottom at the moment.

“If MATIC stays strong above $0.87, we could see a rebound to $0.95, or better yet, $1!” says the analyst. A potential rally to the former of these targets would suggest an increase of more than 8% from the current price, while a run to the latter level would mean growth of almost 14%.

It now remains to be seen how the Polygon price will develop from here and if the TD Sequential buy signal will end up holding or not.

MATIC Price

The past few weeks have been a bad time for Polygon investors as the cryptocurrency’s price has slid down all the way from around the $1.3 level to now the $0.87 mark, corresponding to a drawdown of over 33%.

The chart below shows what the trend in MATIC’s value has looked like over the past month.

Polygon Price Chart

Amid this downward trajectory, the TD Sequential buy signal may perhaps end up being at least a glimmer of hope for the Polygon holders.

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MATIC Price Slumps 10% Amidst Market Downturn – Here Are Key Levels To Watch

MATIC, the native token of the Polygon network, has witnessed a significant decline in its value. It has fallen by more than 10% in the past week and 8% in less than 24 hours as the general cryptocurrency market continues to grapple with a cloud of negative sentiment.

Fortunately, the latest on-chain analysis has revealed the important levels that investors should look out for following the latest decline in the MATIC price.

Over 10,900 Addresses Bought 600 Million Polygon Tokens At This Price

According to a recent post on X by crypto pundit Ali Martinez, the price of MATIC has established a key support around its current price point. This evaluation is based on analytics firm IntoTheBlock’s on-chain data, which tracks the average acquisition price for any given wallet address.

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Above is the chart highlighted by Martinez that shows the distribution of the Polygon token supply across various price ranges. The size of the dots in the chart represents the magnitude of coins purchased around the corresponding price range.

Most notably, over 10,900 wallet addresses bought a whopping 608 million MATIC around the $1.02 and $1.05 zone. According to the crypto analyst, this massive buying activity has supported the establishment of crucial support around this price region.

While the large size of the dot reflects the strength of this particular level, sustained bearish pressure could cause the price of MATIC to breach and fall beneath this support. In this case, investors could see the cryptocurrency drop to around $0.91.

This makes the $0.89 and $0.92 price range another level to watch, as it represents the next vital support area, where 35,680 wallet addresses purchased nearly 400 million Polygon tokens.

MATIC Price Overview

As of this writing, the price of MATIC stands at $1.04, reflecting an 8% decline in the past 24 hours. This price dip comes after the altcoin printed a multi-month high of $1.28 on Thursday, March 14.

According to data from CoinGecko, the Polygon coin has suffered a 9.7% price slump in the last seven days. From a broader perspective, though, the cryptocurrency has had a fairly positive performance in the past month.

With a market capitalization of more than $9.7 billion, the MATIC token ranks as the 18th-largest cryptocurrency in the sector.

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The Polygon Vesting Contract Is Officially Empty, Will This Send MATIC Price To $3?

Like many other crypto projects, the native token of the Polygon network, MATIC, was launched with some portion of the supply vested for the team over a period of time. In the case of Polygon, the vesting was for five years, and since 2019, there have been periodic token unlocks. However, the unlocks, which have often been a deterrent for investors, are now over, as the last batch was just released to the team.

Polygon Last Unlock Goes To Team

On Wednesday, February 21, the Polygon Foundation received the very last portion of their vested tokens from the vesting contract. In total, 273,304,816 million MATIC tokens valued at $260 million were released to the Foundation’s wallet.

This unlock marks the very last unlock that the Foundation will receive, meaning that almost all of the available supply of MATIC is now in circulation. The latest unclog brings the circulating supply of the cryptocurrency to 9,618,318,574 out of its 10,000,000,000 maximum supply. As a result of this, the market cap of Polygon is sitting just above $9.14 billion with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of approximately $5 billion.

The entirety of the MATIC supply has been unlocked, which means that there will be no more tokens being brought into circulation. This is a huge milestone for the project, whose investors have waited years for the vested tokens to finally run out.

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com (Polygon)

How Will This Affect The MATIC Price?

The fact that the entirety of the MATIC supply is now in circulation is bullish for the digital asset, especially in the long term. Inflation is a factor that tends to drive investors away and keep them from holding their coins due to the fear of more tokens coming into circulation, causing supply to exceed demand.

Now that the entirety of the supply is now in circulation, it gives the MATIC price a chance to enter into price discovery. However, there is still some concern about when the Polygon Foundation might start selling their coins as the entirety of the unlocked tokens still sit in the Foundation’s wallet.

If they do decide to sell, though, it is likely that the foundation would do so through OTC (over-the-counter) deals to minimize the impact of such a sale on the token price. As a result, the MATIC price might not suffer much.

At the time of writing, the MATIC token is trading at $0.95 with a 24-hour increase of 1.11%. Although its performance has been far from encouraging, the token is sitting only 67% below its 2021 all-time high of $2.92.

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Report Shows Polygon Users Rivaled Ethereum In 2023, But Why Has Price Failed To Clear $1?

Layer-2 network Polygon is reported to have competed with Ethereum in 2023, as both networks saw the most influx of new users. This development has once again raised concerns about MATIC’s price, considering that such an achievement should potentially mean that new money moved into the ecosystem last year. 

Polygon and Ethereum Acquired The Most Users In 2023

According to a report by Blockchain analytics firm Flipside, Polygon and Ethereum led the pack with 30.6 million acquired users in 2023. Giving a further breakdown, Polygon is said to have acquired 15,24 million users, while Ethereum attracted 15.4 million users. Meanwhile, these users are defined as persons who performed at least two transactions on the networks. 

Despite falling about 160,000 short of Ethereum’s numbers, Polygon’s numbers are still impressive, considering that it ranked ahead of other networks like Bitcoin and Solana. The layer-2 network also outperformed other Ethereum L2 networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base, which recorded 7.3 million, 3.3 million, and 1.9 million acquired users, respectively. 

Notably, Polygon hit the ground running as soon as 2023 began, setting the record for monthly acquired users with 2 million in January. Interestingly, January 2023 was the first time MATIC rose above $1 in a very long while. It held above that level until the end of April 2023. After that, MATIC traded below that level for most of the year, only rising above $1 towards the end of December 2023. 

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com (Polygon)

Why Has MATIC Failed To Rise And Hold Above $1

A recent analysis by Blockchain intelligence firm ChainArgos suggested that the Polygon team has been secretly selling off MATIC tokens, something which could have accounted for the significant sell pressures that have risen at different times for the crypto token. This could also serve as a plausible explanation for why MATIC has struggled to hold above $1 despite enjoying great utility. 

The Polygon team was accused of not executing its token allocations in line with the publicly stated plan, with part of the allocated funds accounting for some of the tokens that were sold. These secret sales, which have for long gone under the radar, are said to be circumvented through wallets linked to the crypto exchange Binance. 

So far, about 767 million MATIC have apparently been offloaded in these secret transactions. ChainArgos hinted at how these transactions have no doubt affected MATIC’s price on different occasions, as they noted that the outflows are a “good indicator for an upcoming top and subsequent move lower.”

At the time of writing, MATIC is trading at around $0.73, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. 

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Bombshell Report: Polygon Team’s Secret MATIC Sales Lead To Depressed Price

In a detailed analysis released by crypto intelligence firm ChainArgos, allegations have surfaced about the Polygon team’s involvement in secret sales of MATIC tokens, potentially leading to a suppression of the token’s price. The revelations stem from an in-depth examination of the token allocations and subsequent flows to various exchanges.

ChainArgos, in a series of statements on X (formerly Twitter), elaborated on discrepancies between Polygon’s publicly stated token allocation plan and the actual flows observed. Notably, the firm identified irregular outflows from a “vesting contract” and a foundation contract, which ostensibly manages the allocations.

ChainArgos highlighted, “When you look at the flows you find a ‘vesting contract’ which mechanically unlocks all flows… That shape is odd and the gaps are all different sizes,” ChainArgos reported, indicating potential irregularities.

$1 Billion In MATIC Sold In Stealth Modus?

A critical point of concern is the supposed allocation for staking. ChainArgos’s analysis suggests that while the allocation table indicated a range from 400 million to 1.2 billion MATIC for staking, the actual flow into the staking contract started from zero and only reached 800 million.

This discrepancy of 400 million MATIC was traced to an address labelled ‘Binance 33’ on Etherscan, which ChainArgos asserts is not associated with staking activities. This address, interestingly, was also involved in a significant flow of 300 million MATIC to another address, which in turn sent 767 million MATIC to Binance exchange wallets.

“467 million [came] from the Etherscan-labeled “Matic: Marketing & Ecosystem wallet,” ChainArgos notes. The firm further argues that this pattern of outflows is a clear indicator of price manipulation, suggesting a coordinated effort by the Polygon team and Binance to discreetly move large amounts of MATIC.

Polygon allocation problems and suspicious flows

“So this isn’t just some Binance-adjacent thing. The team and Binance are clearly working together to feed these tokens out the back, such as it is. As we are talking about 767 million tokens with a price somewhere roughly $1-$2, this is something like a billion dollars”, the crypto intelligence firm claims.

The firm also correlated the outflows from the address 0x2f4Ee with the MATIC price chart, suggesting that these movements were indicative of impending price tops and subsequent declines. ChainArgos claims, “Now let’s look at the outflows from 0x2f4ee over time. Bring up a price chart. We leave it as an exercise for the reader to work out this is *very obviously* a good indicator for an upcoming top and subsequent move lower.”

Outflows from 0x2f4ee

Lack Of Transparency, More Inconsistencies?

ChainArgos criticized the lack of transparency and oversight in these transactions, urging investors to be more diligent and questioning where their funds are being allocated. “This is not even well hidden. Again this has been in our demo for a while. This example is published as part of our docs. Because none of this is difficult to find. Do better “investors.” Also, maybe, ask where your money went,” ChainArgos states.

For context, the Polygon token supply distribution includes various categories such as Private Sale tokens (3.80% of the total supply), Launchpad sale tokens (19%), Team tokens (16%), Advisors tokens (4%), Network Operations tokens (12%), Foundation tokens (21.86%), and Ecosystem tokens (23.33%). The Launchpad sale, in particular, was conducted in April 2019, raising approximately $5,000,000 USD.

This report raises serious questions about the integrity of token allocations and the potential for market manipulation within the crypto space.

At press time, the Polygon team had not yet responded to ChainArgos’ report. MATIC traded at $0.86, up 11.6% in the last seven days.

Polygon MATIC price

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Polygon NFTs Explode: 6-Month High Volume Ignites Market – Details

After a very dull performance over the majority of 2023, the Polygon PoS chain managed to gather considerable pace and demonstrate notable strength in the latter part of the year.

Data indicates that, in addition to the remarkable price performance of MATIC, the Polygon network’s native token, there was a lot of excitement surrounding Polygon’s NFT ecosystem in December of the previous year.

Polygon NFT Surge: Sales Volume Peaks

An increase in the overall number of NFT deals and an upward trend in NFT sales volume, especially during the past seven weeks, are indicators of this expansion.

On December 6, 2023, the spike peaked for six months, ranking the Layer-2 scaling solution third in terms of NFT sales volume, after Ethereum and Bitcoin.

Polygon has sold nearly $10 million in a single day, according to CryptoSlam data. This is more than twice as much as Solana, which sold a little over $4.1 million.

Flippening began when Solana’s sales volume fell more than 17% in a day, whereas Polygon NFT sales volume increased by 42%.

Today In Polygon, a popular X (formerly Twitter) handle, recently tweeted about blockchain’s rise in the NFT market.

According to the post, Polygon’s NFT sales volume was rising to levels not observed for more than half a year. This episode suggested a renewed interest in MATIC NFTs, which in the upcoming months may have a more significant effect on the ecosystem.

Based on DappRadar statistics, the top Polygon NFTs during the previous 30 days were Genesis WildPas, Collect Trump, The Sandbox, and Gas Hero Coupon NFTs.

In addition, Polygon’s wash sales total is larger than Solana’s, coming in at $858,631 versus $175,493.

The entire sales volume, which includes both normal and wash sales, is $10,845,385 for Polygon NFTs and $4,292,160 overall.

MATIC Up Amidst Market Complexity

While this was going on, the token’s price chart turned green, encouraging MATIC bulls to pick up their game. MATIC has increased by more than 3% in the last day alone, according to CoinMarketCap.

With a market valuation of more than $8 billion, it was trading at $0.83 at the time of writing.

Even with these encouraging indicators, certain areas displayed unfavorable patterns, such as a decline in the graph of unique addresses and a drop in the quantity of transactions after a peak on December 25, 2023.

These inconsistent tendencies highlight the intricate mechanisms at work within the Polygon NFT ecosystem, despite the fact that the cryptocurrency market is infamously volatile.

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Crypto Analyst Forecasts MATIC Price Recovery With This 16% Swing

MATIC was one of the altcoins affected by the recent market downturn triggered by the controversial Matrixport report on the Bitcoin spot ETF this week. This negative sentiment pushed the cryptocurrency’s price from trading at nearly $1 to below $0.85 in a single move.

However, the tide seems to be turning in favor of the bulls, as the MATIC coin has jumped more than 1.2% in the past day. In fact, a popular crypto analyst on the X (formerly Twitter) platform has sounded a buy alarm for Polygon’s native token.

Can MATIC’s Price Return To $0.96?

In a recent post on X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has put forward a bullish projection for the price of MATIC over the coming days. According to the crypto pundit, the cryptocurrency looks set to recover all its lost gains in a potential upward price movement.

The reasoning behind this bullish prediction for the Polygon token revolves around the TD (Tom DeMark) Sequential indicator. For context, the Tom DeMark Sequential indicator is used to identify the exact time of trend exhaustion and price reversal.

Martinez noted in his analysis that the TD indicator is currently flashing a buy sign on MATIC’s 4-hour price chart. However, the crypto analyst highlighted that a bullish future for MATIC hinges on a spike in buying pressure around the current price levels.

This could potentially see the Polygon token climb toward $0.88 and as high as $0.96, Martinez said. Ultimately, this bullish prediction depicts an almost 16% surge from the current price point. 

It is worth noting that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the 4-hour timeframe, which tracks the bullish and bearish momentum of a token, is currently at 38.2. When the RSI is below 50, it may suggest that the token is witnessing some bearish momentum.

MATIC Price Overview

As of this writing, the price of MATIC stands at $0.828969, reflecting a mere 1.2% increase in the past 24 hours. Polygon’s sluggish performance in the past day emphasizes the altcoin’s struggles over the last seven days.

According to data from CoinGecko, the MATIC price has declined by more than 14% in the past week. And this recent market downturn saw the cryptocurrency lose virtually all of the profits it accrued in December.

Nevertheless, MATIC ranks as the 14th-largest cryptocurrency in the sector, with a market capitalization of about $7.8 billion.

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MATIC Blasts Off: 20% Surge As Polygon Trading Volume Hits Records

The global cryptocurrency market value has retraced to over $1.72 trillion, suggesting that the cryptocurrency industry has lost some of its momentum in the last day. Furthermore, MATIC has not seen any tiny losses, in contrast to the majority of prominent digital assets, such as Bitcoin.

As the Polygon protocol’s supporters push for new yearly highs, MATIC is experiencing a seismic change within its ecosystem, which has caused its price to soar by more than 20% in early trading on Thursday.

MATIC Breaches $1 Barrier

Based on the several milestones in its ecosystem, Polygon has been indicating that it is prepared to overcome the critical $0.9 pricing threshold.

Following an initial upward trend, MATIC made an unsuccessful attempt to break out in February 2023. Before the price broke out this week, there were two more failed breakout efforts in November and December.

The $1.07 peak on Wednesday is the highest since April. It is noteworthy that MATIC has failed to close each week above the resistance trend line.

Furthermore, some analysts say that MATIC may soon reach new peaks as it tries to keep a solid footing within – or even past – the $1 territory. Doctor Profit, a user on Twitter, is among those who endorse such theory.

The expert called Polygon’s coin “one of the most undervalued projects” in the market and asserted that traders and investors should view its price below $1 as a “gift.”

Another expert, renowned cryptocurrency researcher Ali Martinez, shows that, based on his evaluation, MATIC is emerging from a symmetrical triangular formation.

Martinez thinks that a strong upward advance that might push MATIC towards the $1.73 price level could occur if Polygon is able to maintain a weekly candlestick close above the $0.96 threshold.

Optimistic Outlook: MATIC’s Promising Trajectory

According to this analysis, Polygon has a bright future ahead of it, especially if some important thresholds are broken.

The X cryptocurrency community is optimistic about the future of the MATIC price trend. After bouncing off a long-term support region, Pentosh1 predicts the price will keep moving upwards.

Meanwhile, Polygon’s trading volume has recently increased dramatically. According to DefiLlama, it crossed the $150 million milestone since the middle of the month and reached around $400 million on December 26.

With its impressive performance, Polygon’s native token MATIC has drawn attention as the protocol’s trading volume reaches a new milestone.

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Polygon Founder Recaps 2023: MATIC’s Surge Powers Through Resistance With 4% Uptrend

Polygon is closing out 2023 on a high note as its native token, MATIC, experienced a significant surge over the past 24 hours, despite its founder highlighting a “painful ride”.

MATIC’s current price stands at $0.8939, accompanied by a 24-hour trading volume of $701,503,128.22. This represents a notable 4.20% price increase within the last 24 hours and a remarkable 14.10% increase over the past 7 days.

Polygon Founder Embraces Underdog Status

Despite a challenging journey throughout 2023, Polygon’s founder, Sandeep Nailwal, recently expressed his contentment with the platform’s underdog status. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Nailwal stated:

Polygon is back to where it’s the best at being an underdog. Not going to lie, it’s been a painful ride, the whole of 2023, but right now, it feels incredibly liberating to be the underdog again.

Furthermore, Nailwal went on to outline several reasons why he believes investors should feel bullish about Polygon’s prospects. 

One key feature is Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Compatibility, which allows Polygon to replicate the Ethereum environment as a rollup. This compatibility ensures that any application running on Ethereum or other EVM-compatible chains can be deployed onto zkEVM, Polygon’s layer 2 solution, with minimal modifications.

Another aspect highlighted is the utilization of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) for transaction validation. By leveraging ZKPs, Polygon enhances transaction speeds and reduces gas fees, addressing critical pain points experienced by users on other blockchain platforms.

Scalability is a paramount concern in the blockchain industry, and Polygon aims to address this challenge by executing smart contracts using zero-knowledge technology. 

This approach ensures “scalability without compromising decentralization” and security, bolstering the platform’s overall appeal to developers and users alike.

Moreover, Polygon’s strategic affiliation with zkEVM positions it to leverage the existing ecosystem of over 400 decentralized applications (dApps) within the Polygon network. 

This ecosystem includes a diverse range of DeFi protocols, gaming platforms, and NFT marketplaces. By capitalizing on this thriving ecosystem, Polygon aims to further solidify its position as a leader in the blockchain space.

Midterm Targets And Strategy For MATIC Price Action

Renowned analyst Captain Faibik has released a comprehensive analysis of the price action for Polygon’s native token, MATIC. In his assessment, Captain Faibik identifies key targets and a strategic approach for investors to capitalize on potential gains.

According to Captain Faibik’s analysis, MATIC’s midterm targets are projected at $1.20, $1.60, $2.50, and $4.00. These targets represent potential price levels that MATIC could reach based on historical patterns. 

Notably, to manage risk and protect their investment, Captain Faibik recommends implementing a stop-loss strategy. If the weekly closing price of MATIC falls below $0.55, it is suggested to exit the position.

Furthermore, Captain Faibik advises investors to adopt a long-term mindset and hold their MATIC investment for a minimum of 60 days. This holding period enables investors to ride out short-term price fluctuations and potentially capitalize on the projected targets identified.

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Polygon (MATIC) Price Faces Crucial Turning Point That Could Trigger 50% Rally, Analyst Says

Polygon (MATIC) is the altcoin in focus this time around as an analyst provides an analysis of the crypto token. Based on this analysis, there is a feeling that things could soon begin to look up for MATIC.

Polygon Could See Significant Rally Soon

In a video shared on the Cheeky Crypto YouTube Channel, crypto analyst JB noted that MATIC has declined following Bitcoin’s pullback. However, this move is unexpected as he believes that the crypto token’s decline to the particular retracement area sets it up nicely for an upward move. Based on his projection, MATIC could rise to between $0.87 and $1.36.

JB also factored in other things that could suggest that an upward move is imminent. He alluded to the stochastic level, which had initially suggested an overbought condition. However, it has sharply corrected indicating that there could be another push to the upside for MATIC. On the other hand, the crypto analyst was also wary of factors that could spell a move to the downside.

One of them happens to be the volumes that are seen across various cryptocurrencies. JB stated the current volumes aren’t great, and this has weakened the prices of these crypto tokens. This could potentially hinder any projection of an upward move. Another is the possibility of MATIC losing the cross above the 200 EMA, as this suggests that a dump is imminent. 

Earlier in the video, JB had also emphasized the 5-wave pattern that was forming on different timeframes on the MATIC chart. The analyst seemed uncertain about whether or not the fifth wave was just forming. He noted that a push above $94.5 would suggest that the last wave is still to come. There is also the possibility that it could just be an A, B, and C pattern. 

Polygon MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com

MATIC To $100 Still Possible

Still analyzing MATIC’s price pattern on the charts, JB mentioned that he was still bullish on the crypto token ahead of the imminent bull market. He had previously mentioned a target of $100 for MATIC in the next bull run, and he is still standing by the projection. In fact, JB noted that a new structure forming on the charts suggests that the crypto token could rise higher than that. 

As part of this prediction, he sees MATIC being a “powerhouse” in the bull run and being one of the standout altcoins. One of the factors that he believes will contribute to MATIC’s dominance is the potential approval of the pending Ethereum Spot ETF applications. He believes that the crypto token could be a huge beneficiary, considering its role in the Ethereum ecosystem. 

At the time of writing, MATIC is trading at around $0.85, down over 1%, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

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Crypto Analyst Predicts 100% Price Surge For MATIC – Here’s What Needs To Happen

MATIC, the native token of the Polygon network, has been on an exciting run in the past few weeks, like several other altcoins in the market. Despite the positive price performance, the cryptocurrency has not been able to return above the $1 mark, seemingly facing rejection at the $0.9 zone.

However, it appears that the tides might be changing for MATIC following a crypto analyst’s projection. 

Will MATIC Price Skyrocket 100% If This Happens?

Prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez has put forward their bullish projection for the MATIC price in the near future. In a post on the X platform, the analyst revealed that the altcoin could be set for a bullish breakout that could catapult its price to double its current value.

Martinez’s prediction revolves around the symmetrical triangle pattern forming on the Polygon weekly price chart. Interestingly, the MATIC triangular formation is around the $0.96 price point, intersecting with the 50% Fibonacci retracement level.

This pattern forms a basis of Martinez’s projection, as the analyst believes “a daily or weekly candlestick close above $0.96 could be the spark for a bullish MATIC breakout.” According to the analyst, a break through this critical price level could send the altcoin to $1.82.

This projection represents an approximately 100% rally from the current price point. As of this writing, the Polygon token is valued at $0.905165, reflecting a nearly 2% price decline in the past 24 hours. Nevertheless, MATIC ranks as the 15th-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of roughly $8.42 billion.

On-Chain Data Reveals Minimal Resistance Ahead

A particular on-chain data revelation adds even more strength to Martinez’s $1.82 projection for MATIC price. In an earlier post on X, Martinez revealed that the Polygon token might be set to go on a bullish run.

This theory is based on price data from the analytics platform IntoTheBlock. According to the blockchain platform, about 42,000 addresses purchased 5.8 billion tokens between $0.80 and $0.86, making the price range a “key” support zone.

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As displayed in the chart above, the small size of the dots indicates the low density of investors and no major on-chain resistance above the current MATIC price. “Given the minimal resistance ahead, Polygon seems primed for a bull run as long as this level holds,” according to the analyst.

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Polygon Network Metrics Explode: Is It Time For MATIC Price To Reach $2?

It’s been a relatively quiet period of price action for Polygon (MATIC) in the past few weeks. On this day last month, MATIC was trading around its October bottom of $0.5154 before the inflows into the crypto market. 

Although the cryptocurrency has performed reasonably well and has increased by 82% since then, its rise has mostly been overshadowed by inflows into Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies such as Solana, which has seen an 188% increase in the same period.

After briefly falling below $0.9 many times this week due to consolidations, MATIC has now blasted off minor support at the $0.91 level. On-chain metrics like transaction count addresses making a profit and open interest on futures contracts all point to a continued surge for MATIC. 

Polygon Network Metrics Explode

Data from various market analytics platforms have shown a spike in transactions on the polygon network. Cryptoquant puts the total transaction count at its highest levels since September. At the same time, data from IntoTheBlock shows that large transaction volume (transactions of over $100,000) reached $636 million in the past 24 hours, an increase of more than 387% from yesterday. According to the analytics website, this is a surge of more than 3,800% compared to 30 days ago.

The volume of MATIC futures trading has also increased in the past week, as shown by the amount of open interest. According to chart data from Coinalyze, open interest on various MATIC futures markets has jumped by 120% this month. 

As shown by the chart below, the total open interest is now at $260 million from $118 million on November 1. This dramatic increase shows that more traders are betting on MATIC’s price rising significantly in the future.

Polygon network metrics

MATIC currently has one of the highest percentages of addresses who bought around the current price in profit. Data from IntoTheBlock’s “In/Out of the Money Around Price” metric show that 71.23% of MATIC addresses that bought between $0.800122 and $1.08 are making a profit at the moment. In comparison, around 66.99% of Bitcoin addresses who bought around the current price are making a profit.

MATIC price profit

MATIC Price To Reach $2?

Technical analysis of MATIC’s price chart shows the token could be gearing up for over $1 or higher in the coming weeks. MATIC has already bounced off a support level around $0.86 more than four times this week, indicating that the bulls are not willing to give up momentum yet. 

MATIC is trading at $0.94 at the time of writing, and the next resistance is around a bearish order block proving resistant at $9.8. A break over this resistance could see MATIC reach above $1, and a move above $1 would confirm the uptrend and open the door for a run toward $2 or higher.

According to Dave The Wave, Polygon is set to enter an uptrend against Bitcoin. The crypto analyst’s technical analysis points to a 200% increase from its current value to approximately 0.0000618 BTC, equivalent to $2.25.

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com (Polygon network metrics)

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Crypto Analyst Says MATIC Price Will Rocket Above $1.5 If This Happens

The MATIC price has gained quickly making it one of the top gainers in the last day. But even after growing so much, crypto analysts think that the main event is only beginning, expecting the token to cross the $1 mark once more and make it above $1.5.

MATIC Price Could Mount 76% Rally To $1.5

Crypto analyst Babenski has laid out a scenario where the MATIC price could rise back above $1.5. The token has seen investors eagerly await its return and it is expected to be glorious. As the analyst outlines, the Polygon native token is still facing a bit of a resistance but a breakout above the $0.9 would spark a surge.

The analyst explains that the price is being held back but is trying to break out of the A&V pattern. Even the fact that the altcoin is trying to break out of this pattern is bullish and a complete break could see it rise up and clear the coveted $1 level.

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com

Also, this breakout could see the price rise as high as 76%, as Babenski notes. Such a surge would bring MATIC above $1.5. If this happens, it will be the first time in almost a year that the MATIC price has crossed this level and could signal the start of another bull rally.

Maintaining A Bullish Outlook

In addition to Babenki, another crypto analyst has taken to TradingView to share their own bullish outlook on the MATIC price. This time around, Nathan at MyCryptoParadise presents their analysis with the fact that MATIC seems to have a well-executed rounding bottom pattern.

Then using the daily candle, the analyst predicts a potential to break out from its current supply area. “A successful breakout would pave the way for MATIC to probability advance toward our targeted supply area,” Nathan said. The outcome and the expected peak of this breakout, although not as high as Babenski’s forecast, also put the price above $1.1.

MATIC polygon price chart from Tradingview.com

However, it is not a completely smooth road for the MATIC price here. This is because the analyst says that if the altcoin comes across any difficulty in breaking the supply area, then it could trigger a downtrend. This would cause the price to dip and head toward demand at $0.69.

“The undesirable scenario unfolds if, during the retesting at the demand of $0.69, MATIC struggles to sustain its position and breaches the demand area,” says Nathan. “In such a case, MATIC would revert to a bearish movement, potentially retracing to the robust support area.”

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com (Crypto analyst)

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Polygon (MATIC) Poised For A Bullish Surge, Analyst Who Predicted 2021 Fall Says

Polygon (MATIC) has caught the attention of pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave, who sees promising signs for the cryptocurrency. According to Dave, Polygon is poised to enter a significant uptrend against Bitcoin, and his optimism is based on a thorough analysis of the current market dynamics.

As the broader crypto market experiences a surge, with Bitcoin reaching the $36,000 level and maintaining its momentum at the time of writing, MATIC is emerging as a standout performer. 

Dave the Wave is particularly bullish on MATIC, stating, “If MATIC did a 3x against BTC, and BTC did a 5x against USD (US dollar)… you do the math.” 

The analyst supports his claim by presenting a chart that suggests MATIC could replicate a similar pattern against Bitcoin, potentially witnessing a remarkable 200% increase from its current value to approximately 0.0000618 BTC, equivalent to $2.25.

The MATIC Surge: A Closer Look At The Numbers

Examining the current data on CoinGecko reveals that MATIC is currently priced at $0.837571, showcasing a 2.6% increase over the past 24 hours. What’s even more impressive is the seven-day surge, with MATIC experiencing a substantial 26.7% rise.

This upward momentum aligns with Dave the Wave’s positive outlook on the cryptocurrency, hinting at the potential for further gains in the near future.

Dave the Wave’s optimistic predictions for MATIC raise the question: What is driving this confidence in the cryptocurrency? The analyst’s focus on MATIC’s performance against Bitcoin suggests a belief in its ability to outperform the leading cryptocurrency.

By drawing parallels with historical trends and presenting a compelling chart, Dave the Wave implies that MATIC has the potential for substantial growth, positioning itself as an attractive investment option.

Analysis Suggests 200% Potential Gain

For investors eyeing the cryptocurrency market, especially those considering MATIC, the implications of Dave the Wave’s analysis are noteworthy. The potential for a 200% increase against Bitcoin could translate into significant gains for MATIC holders. However, it’s crucial to approach such projections with a degree of caution, as the crypto market is known for its inherent volatility.

As the market continues to evolve, keeping a close eye on MATIC’s performance and monitoring any developments is advisable for investors seeking to capitalize on potential opportunities.

The current analysis of Polygon by Dave the Wave paints a bullish picture for the cryptocurrency, suggesting a favorable trajectory against Bitcoin.

As the crypto market remains dynamic, investors will be closely watching whether MATIC can indeed realize the predicted gains and establish itself as a notable player in the ongoing market rally.

(This site’s content should not be construed as investment advice. Investing involves risk. When you invest, your capital is subject to risk).

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Polygon (MATIC) Flying: Is This Program The Primary Catalyst?

MATIC, the native token of Polygon, an Ethereum sidechain, is ripping higher, mirroring the general performance across the crypto scene, spearheaded by Bitcoin (BTC). As of November 9, MATIC is up roughly 5% in the past 24 hours and inching closer to July 23 highs, looking at the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart.

This upswing is at the back of rising trading volume and improving sentiment, which has seen the token expand 64% from October lows, a net positive for optimistic traders.

Polygon price trending upwards on the daily chart | Source: MATICUSDT on Binance, TradingView

The 110 Million MATIC Grant

Looking at events in the past few trading days, the MATIC rally seems to have been catalyzed by Polygon Village’s recent announcement. The team said it plans to distribute 110 million MATIC to projects aiming to deploy decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and social media solutions on the sidechain. 

Polygon said late-stage projects can receive direct grants of up to 2 million MATIC. Meanwhile, early-stage projects and startups, can apply via quadratic funding grants. 

In this funding arrangement, the amount of MATIC sent to a project will directly depend on how popular the project is. Those that are popular among crypto holders will receive more funds. Still, it remains unclear how Polygon Labs will deal with bots when deciding how popular a given project is. Voting will be on-chain on Polygon, where MATIC will be the currency through which users can support their favorite projects.

Polygon Rising Stature: From POL To ZK-EVM

Over the years, Polygon has emerged as a popular scaling solution for Ethereum, looking at statistics and total value locked (TVL), especially in DeFi. The platform is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Accordingly, it allows protocols launching on its rails to easily connect with the mainnet without sacrificing security.

By connecting with Polygon, projects can operate in a highly scalable environment with relatively low fees. This feature allows intensive dapps, including social media platforms or decentralized exchanges (DEXes), to operate seamlessly.

Polygon is also transitioning and, subject to the community’s approval, will gradually replace MATIC with POL. This token will power the broader ecosystem, including supernets and layer-2 networks relaying on Polygon’s infrastructure. In late October, the POL contracts went live on the Ethereum mainnet as part of Polygon 2.0. This transition will see Polygon integrate zero-knowledge (ZK) technology into all its products. 

Manta Network said it would retool and integrate Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK) in mid-October. Doing this, the protocol migrated from the optimistic rollup it initially launched on. Using Polygon’s CDK, Manta integrates zk Rollup technology to settle transactions faster and confidentially.

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Analyst Endorses MATIC, Time To Double Down On Polygon And Ethereum Layer-2 Tokens?

Ryan Sean Adams, a vocal Ethereum commentator and crypto investor, is bullish on MATIC, the native token of Polygon. Taking to X on November 8, Adams said MATIC should be a top-10 crypto asset, adding that people are asleep on layer-2s.

Polygon (MATIC) Remains In An Uptrend

When writing on November 8, MATIC is among the top 15 most valuable coins by market cap. It also remains volatile, fluctuating, and moving up and down the market cap leaderboard rankings. Even so, considering its spot valuation exceeding $7.3 billion according to CoinMarketCap (CMC), a crypto tracker, MATIC remains relatively liquid with a broad user base. 

Etherscan data on November 8 shows that there are 629,967 MATIC holders, down roughly 2%, but the number remains higher despite the contraction following the crypto winter of 2022, which spilled over to 2023.

MATIC holders | Source: Etherscan

As of November 8, MATIC is up 60% from September 2023 lows. According to CMC, the coin is also up 13% on the last trading day, pushing weekly gains to over 27%. Looking at the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart, the uptrend momentum is strong, and buyers appear to be doubling down.

Presently, bull bars are aligned along the upper BB, suggesting that there is intense buying pressure. At the same time, MATIC is within a bullish breakout formation, breezing past August highs. 

Polygon, a sidechain, is among the many scaling solutions for Ethereum. The platform is compatible with Ethereum, allowing protocols to build on Polygon while enjoying the high activity and security of the first smart contract network. Polygon is also considered a layer-2, though it isn’t technically a layer-2 since it doesn’t depend on roll-ups like Arbitrum or OP Mainnet.

Time To Double Down On MATIC And Layer-2 Tokens

In Adams’ view, considering layer-2 tokens, including MATIC or ARB, at spot levels could translate to more gains in the next bull run. Nonetheless, it should be noted that MATIC, for instance, is down 72% from 2021 highs.

Moreover, the coin is trending inside June’s bear trade range. A comprehensive close above this level may signal the end of the bear run, possibly anchoring buyers targeting $1.5.

Polygon price trending upwards on the daily chart | Source: MATICUSDT on Binance, TradingView

In late October, Polygon Labs officially launched the POL, a token that will prime Polygon 2.0, Ethereum, signaling the first steps to see MATIC gradually phased out. POL will serve more roles in Polygon 2.0, specifically powering an ecosystem of zero knowledge-based layer-2 chains using Polygon’s infrastructure. News of this smart contract launch seemed to have catalyzed demand, driving token prices higher.

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Polygon’s NFT Sales Skyrocket By 131% To $20 Million In Q3 2023

Polygon (MATIC), a  Layer 2 (L2) blockchain network, experienced remarkable growth in the third quarter of 2023. According to a report by Messari, the platform witnessed a significant increase in non-fungible token (NFT) sales, successful network upgrades, and the activation of a new token. 

Polygon NFT Sales Skyrocket

Per the report, in Q3 2023, Polygon witnessed a staggering 131% quarter-on-quarter increase in weekly NFT sales volume, reaching an impressive $20 million. This growth was primarily attributed to the success of DraftKings’ Reignmaker NFT collection, which became the top collection on the network. 

Polygon

The collection featured officially licensed cards from renowned sports organizations like the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA TOUR), and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Furthermore, through Q3, Polygon achieved significant milestones in terms of technological advancements. 

Moreover, Polygon activated the POL token on its mainnet during Q3 2023. POL serves as an upgrade to the existing MATIC token and offers holders the opportunity to contribute to network security across various chains within the Polygon ecosystem through a native re-staking protocol. 

The token features an inflationary model with an annual issuance rate that is subject to community governance, which, according to the report, enhances the overall security and decentralization of the platform.

Daily Active Addresses Surge Fueled By DeFi Dominance

During Q3, Polygon experienced a 1.4% quarter-on-quarter growth in daily active addresses, reaching an impressive 364,000. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector accounted for the majority of the active addresses on the network, showcasing the platform’s strength and popularity within the decentralized finance space.

Polygon

What’s more, Polygon Labs unveiled Polygon 2.0, a comprehensive upgrade roadmap aiming to unify all Polygon protocols and blockchains using ZK technology. This initiative seeks to establish Polygon as the “Value Layer of the Internet” and introduces significant updates to protocol architecture, tokenomics, and governance. 

One of the key upgrades includes transitioning the network to a zkEVM Validium network, ensuring enhanced security while sharing the same level of robustness as Ethereum (ETH).

Furthermore, according to Token Terminal data, Polygon has shown positive momentum in price performance, network fees, and circulating market cap.

Polygon

The network’s native token, MATIC, has experienced an increase of 3.95% over the past 24 hours, trading at $0.6556, reflecting positive sentiment among investors. 

Over the past 30 days, the coin has experienced a notable increase of 13.01%, signaling a potential recovery from previous market downturns.

However, the six-month data shows a decrease of 34.97%, indicating the impact of market volatility on the long-term value of the token.

Polygon’s circulating market cap currently stands at $6.00 billion, exhibiting a 15.36% increase. However, the fully diluted market cap of $6.49 billion, which considers the total supply of tokens, has grown by 12.79%. 

The network’s fees over the past 30 days amounted to $1.21 million, representing a slight decline of 8.57%. However, on an annualized basis, the fees reached $14.68 million, indicating a downward trend of 20.24%. 

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A Chance At Redemption: Analyst Puts MATIC Price At $1.5

The MATIC price has disappointed investors over the course of this year after falling from $1.5 to $0.5. This extended bear trend has significantly impacted investor morale but one analyst sees a redemption in the future of the altcoin, in the form of a 220% surge to $1.5.

MATIC Price To Make A 220% Break

The analysis of the MATIC price came from crypto analyst FieryTrading. Taking to TradingView, the analyst paints a bullish future for MATIC which they believe could rise as high as $1.5. From this current level, this would be a 220% rally and likely make MATIC a top gainer.

FieryTrading pointed to the fact that the altcoin has been caught in a sell-off trend throughout the year. However, this sustained selling has been broken through after Bitcoin showed strength, and altcoins like MATIC followed. To the point, FieryTrading believes that MATIC has finally broken out of the bearish resistance that has held back the token all year.

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com

However, not everyone agrees with the crypto analyst’s prediction for the Polygon native token. One user took to the comment section to share their own expectation, explaining that the MATIC price is going to fall further and $1 would not be reached.

When FieryTrading inquired why the user believed MATIC would fall, they explained that they had insider information from working on a major project in the last year. According to the user, it’s not just MATIC but also Ethereum that could fall. “You are free to go long with polygon. Be careful,” the user cautioned.

MATIC’s Struggles Continue

Although the MATIC price has been able to follow the recovery trajectory of Bitcoin as well, it has not held on as well as others. After touching $0.661 on Tuesday, MATIC went into a sustained downtrend, and at a time when large altcoins are still seeing gains, MATIC is nursing 2.88% losses in the last day.

Additionally, the altcoin’s daily trading volume fell approximately 29% to $426 million on Thursday, which suggests traders and investors are going into a cooling-off period. So it is likely the MATIC price will continue to fall before it picks up steam again. However, if FieryTrading’s analysis is correct, then this downtrend would not last long.

As for MATIC investors, the price recovery has done little to amend the low profitability. As IntoTheBlock data shows, only 11% of all MATIC holders are seeing profit. The vast majority of 87% are deep in losses, with only 2% holding bags at the same price at which they purchased them.

MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com (Crypto analyst)

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MATIC Price Downtrend Halted As Google Cloud Joins Polygon Network

Google Cloud, the renowned cloud computing service provided by Google, has made a significant move by becoming a validator on the Polygon (MATIC) network. 

This collaboration aims to bolster the security of the Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network, with Google Cloud employing its infrastructure, which powers popular platforms like YouTube and Gmail, to contribute to the network’s integrity.

Google Cloud Strengthens Polygon Network Security

Polygon Labs, the team behind the Polygon protocol, recently announced that Google Cloud has joined their validator set. This move brings Google Cloud into the fold of over 100 validators responsible for verifying transactions on the Layer 2 Ethereum (ETH) network offered by Polygon. 

In a statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Polygon highlighted the significance of Google Cloud’s involvement, emphasizing utilizing the same infrastructure that underpins YouTube and Gmail to safeguard the fast and cost-effective Ethereum-based Polygon protocol.

According to the announcement, by joining forces with over 100 other validators, Google Cloud adds to the collective efforts to secure the Polygon PoS Network. 

Including reputable and security-focused validators like Google Cloud provides an additional layer of confidence for Heimdall, Bor, and the Polygon PoS ecosystem users.

The collaboration between Google Cloud and Polygon Labs extends beyond a validator partnership. It is described as an ongoing strategic collaboration, indicating a long-term commitment to advancing the adoption and development of Web3 technologies. 

As part of their joint efforts, Google Cloud APAC released a YouTube video titled “Polygon Labs is solving for a Web3 future for all,” further underscoring their shared vision for a decentralized web. The Google Cloud team further stated: 

Is there an easier way to build and grow Web3 products? That’s the mission of Polygon Labs, and with the help of Google Cloud, it’s one step closer to making this vision a reality. We are now serving as a validator on the Polygon PoS network, contributing to the network’s collective security, governance, and decentralization alongside 100+ other validators.

Overall, the involvement of Google Cloud, a prominent player in the cloud computing industry, as a validator on the Polygon network brings increased credibility and expertise to the ecosystem. 

This collaboration is expected to enhance Polygon’s network infrastructure’s overall security and reliability, benefiting users who rely on the platform for seamless and efficient blockchain transactions.

MATIC Breaks Free From 3-Month Downtrend

Polygon’s native cryptocurrency, MATIC, has successfully broken a 3-month downtrend that had pushed the token to reach a yearly low of $0.5040 on Wednesday. 

However, in the past 24 hours, there has been a notable rebound in MATIC’s price, experiencing a 1.7% surge and currently trading at $0.5240. 

This upward movement is further supported by the Squeeze Momentum Indicator, which has broken the downtrend pattern, indicating the initiation of a recovery phase for MATIC since Friday.

MATIC

It is important to note that MATIC’s ADX indicator displays a spike downwards, suggesting low volatility and a neutral battle between bullish and bearish forces in the cryptocurrency market.

Looking ahead, MATIC faces obstacles around the $0.5442 zone, which it failed to surpass on September 21. Conversely, if the uptrend continues, the next significant hurdle lies at $0.5951 before reaching the $0.6000 level, which has not been achieved since late August.

The sustainability of MATIC’s uptrend and its ability to strive towards its yearly high of $1,569, reached in February, remains uncertain and will require further observation.

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MATIC Price Rally Threatened As Whales Deposit Millions Of Tokens To Exchanges

Bitcoin has recovered over the last day after gaining momentum from the Valkyrie Ethereum ETF news and pulling up the likes of the MATIC price. This has led to a rare green day for the cryptocurrency market in as many months but MATIC may not be able to hold as well as other altcoins as whales make their move.

Whales Move Tens Of Millions To Exchanges

The first notable whale transaction involving MATIC was flagged by Lookonchain on Wednesday. The transaction was carrying 10.78 million tokens at the time worth around $5.5 million.

Mostly, it was the destination of these tokens that was important which turned out to be the Binance crypto exchange. The whale looked to have deposited the tokens to sell them as the MATIC price had taken a quick 3% dive following the deposit.

MATIC would later recover and move into the green, a price increase that seemed to have prompted more whales to take advantage of the situation. Over the course of the day, whale transaction tracker Whale Alert would report multiple whale transactions all carrying millions of dollars worth of the token toward exchanges.

The next large transaction was one carrying 11,000,888 tokens worth $5.7 million to the Binance exchange. Another transaction followed shortly carrying the exact number of MATIC tokens also headed for the Binance exchange.

Within the same hour, the whale tracker also reported 15,826,267 million MATIC being shifted once again to Binance. This transition was carrying approximately $8.2 million worth of tokens. This pointed toward whales looking to dump large portions of holdings.

Polygon MATIC price chart from Tradingview.com (MATIC whales)

MATIC Price Could Suffer Drawdown

The massive amounts of tokens being shifted toward centralized exchanges could mean that the whales are beginning to offload some of their holdings to avoid further losses. In this case, it is not farfetched to say that the altcoin’s rally over the last day might be a brief one. Such a fall could easily see the MATIC price fall back to $0.51 as bears retest the support at $0.5.

However, all hope is not lost for the MATIC price as the coin still holds some bullishness. As one TradingView analyst points out, if the altcoin is able to break out from its current descending triangle, then the price could rally over 50%.

MATIC price prediction chart from Tradingview.com

The analyst puts the first target of this rally at the $0.9 level as well, which is an almost 100% price increase from here. But MATIC will continue to face opposition from bears, making it a tricky situation.

At the time of writing, the MATIC price is resting above $0.5232, enjoying 3.06% gains in the last day.