The cryptocurrency market is closing in on a valuation of $2.1 trillion, generating excitement particularly within the altcoin sector. Investors are closely watching Bitcoin‘s performance, with hopes pinned on a weekly close at or above its current position, which is over $51,800. This level of stability is seen as a strong indicator for the potential growth of alternative cryptocurrencies.
Dogecoin’s Shrinking Reserves
Dogecoin, a popular altcoin, has seen its miner reserves drop to their lowest since late 2013, now below 4.2 billion. This marks a significant decline of 5.28% within the last month, signaling a prolonged sell-off by miners. Though reserves once peaked above 12.8 billion in 2021, intense selling in mid-2022 and continued disposal have reduced reserves substantially. Despite a slight recovery from a dip to 4.11 billion on February 10, the sell pressure appears to be waning as miner reserves have considerably diminished.
The current pivotal price point for Dogecoin is $0.088. Unless it ends the week above this level, prospects for a rise to $0.106 remain subdued. Investors are now on the lookout for a breakthrough past this resistance level to signal possible future gains.
Challenges for Metaverse and NFT Tokens
Metaverse and NFT-related tokens have been struggling in the slump of bear markets, and even with recent market recoveries, have not managed to perform exceptionally well. One contributing factor to their underperformance is the constant increase in the circulating supply. For instance, SAND Coin has upped its supply this month, while APE Coin’s supply has been rising steadily due to phased releases. These tokens initially saw substantial interest on their launch days, but the fading novelty and increasing supply have posed challenges to their valuation.
Currently, APE Coin trades above $1.6, but faces resistance around $1.68. The prevailing sell pressure is evident, and with any correction from Bitcoin, APE Coin could see prices retract to lower levels.