## Silvergate Bank crisis sees crypto market tanking

[Silvergate Bank](/news/total-crypto-market-cap-takes-a-hit-amid-silvergate-bank-crisis), one of the leading institutions for innovative businesses in the cryptocurrency and financial technology (Fintech) industry, has seen its market value plunge by 60% in March, data from Yahoo Finance showed. 

Due to the bank’s standing as a key player in the on-and off-ramping of the cryptocurrency space, seeing its stock 'SI' trade in red has led to a huge sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. 

Overall, [approximately $70 billion](https://www.tradingview.com/chart/1okY2Hep/?symbol=CRYPTOCAP%3ATOTAL) has been wiped off the total market capitalization of the entire decentralized finance sector, with current metrics at around $984 billion after the industry soared above the $1 trillion mark on the opening day of March.

![tradingview graph of crypto market cap](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/prod-monitalks-media/Screenshot_2023_03_06_at_10_59_10_c20ecbacf6.webp)

 
While Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) always lead gains and losses, altcoins such as Klaytn (KLAY), Theta Network (THETA), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Zilliqa (ZIL), Optimism (OP), Lido DAO (LDO), Flow (FLOW), and the Sandbox (SAND) have seen double percentage losses in the past week.  

## Silvergate Bank's stock price went down after the SEC filing disappointment

On Wednesday, 1 March, the financial institution disclosed in a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [filing](https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001312109/14a9b861-b10a-458d-8f9d-44f0d18bc75e.pdf) that its annual 10-K report will not be submitted in time. 

The [10-K](investopedia.com/terms/1/10-k.asp) is an annual report filed by publicly-traded companies about their financial performance within a 365-day period. It covers the organization's history, structure, executive compensation, financial statements, and earnings per share (EPS).


Not being able to fulfil this requirement raised eyebrows among the company's various stakeholders after the firm said it would be examining its ability to continue operating.
In addition, the bank said it is re-evaluating its business strategies under the [regulatory and business challenges](/news/article/is-crypto-regulated-across-the-globe) it faces.   

## Many crypto firms are moving away from the bank 

In light of the company's stock price decrease, cryptocurrencyy heavyweights such as Galaxy Digital and Coinbase Global [announced](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/coinbase-galaxy-digital-abandon-silvergate-after-bank-warns-about-its-viability.html) on Thursday, 2 March, that they have dropped Silvergate as their banking partner. 

Aside from these powerhouses in the [crypto](/news/article/dash-cryptocurrency-price-prediction) economy, the European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp, CBOE’s digital asset exchange, and stablecoin issuers Circle and Paxos have also discontinued their partnerships with the financial institution.

Despite the crypto market being down by $70 billion in March, the entire industry has been on a rebound in 2023 with a spike of 30% year-to-date (YTD) from about $756 billion on 1 January to more than $980 billion on 6 March.


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Silvergate Bank Crisis Sees Crypto Market Tank

The cryptocurrency market has experienced massive growth and sharp declines in the past two years. Total crypto market capitalization rose by 283% from $782 billion on 1 January, 2021 to $3 trillion on 10 November, 2021. Since that day, the market cap of the entire crypto market has plunged by 72% to around $815 billion on 9 December, 2022.

While the massive growth was attributed to a significant rise in institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies as a method of payment and an investment instrument, most of the decline has been attributed to waning interests by crypto enthusiasts, global macroeconomic instability, and the collapse of popular crypto projects.

In December 2017, when BTC reached a peak of $20,000 (resulting in a bear market through 2018 and 2019), many analysts predicted the end of Bitcoin and the entire decentralized finance market. Most market analysts affirmed their positions on the future of crypto in the next 5 years when the financial markets (centralized and decentralized) plummeted to all-time lows during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in March and April 2020. 

Despite their forecasts, BTC and [Ethereum](/news/article/neo-network-china-ethereum) (ETH) weathered the storm and exchanged hands for more than $60,000 and $4,000, respectively, in November 2021.

Five years on from BTCs peak in 2017, some analysts believe crypto could rise to the moon and recover. Others believe the crypto market could stabilize, while the naysayers think the next five years look like a bad period for the future of crypto, which could see it crash and burn. Skeptics should know that the era where demand and supply determined the price of cryptocurrencies is over. Whether crypto will boom or go bust in 2023 and beyond depends on regulation in the United States and abroad, the rise in the demand for crypto-tied exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the mass adoption of cryptocurrency as a method of payment and an investment asset by individuals and mainstream companies.  

## Government regulation could brighten the future of crypto in the next 5 years

Despite the potential of decentralized lending platforms, which give users above-average minimum annual percentage yields (APYs) of 5%, billions of people have stayed away from many decentralized applications (Dapps).

Aside from the two most popular cryptocurrencies in the form of BTC and ETH, other digital assets like Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and SafeMoon (SAFEMOON) have brought more than 10,000% gains to investors in a short period. Despite the quick earnings in less than one year, billions of potential investors have stayed away from investing in cryptocurrencies and using Dapps to earn a consistent passive income because they are unregulated by institutions they trust.

According to a June 2022 study by [The Ascent](https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/research/study-americans-cryptocurrency/), which is part of the Motley Fool, around 46.5 million Americans who have never engaged with any cryptocurrency said they are considering becoming crypto owners in 2023. 

The same study said that more than half of Americans surveyed who have never owned cryptocurrency said they would consider purchasing the new asset class if they could store their coins and tokens in their primary bank.

More importantly, around 50% of Americans believe crypto should be regulated.

The United Kingdom’s top regulator, the [Financial Conduct Authority](/news/article/ftx-uk-warning) (FCA), revealed its [crypto asset consumer research for 2021](https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/research/research-note-cryptoasset-consumer-research-2021), and findings showed the need for regulation. 

Many residents said they have heard about stablecoins, especially the United States Dollar Tether (USDT) and the United States Dollar Coin (USDC). Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies such as the USD, Euro (EUR), or Great Britain Pound (GBP). 

Around 59% of people surveyed said they stored their digital assets on the cryptocurrency exchange from which they purchased. About 24% made it known that they have zoomed into self-custody and, as a result, store their coins in digital [wallets](/news/article/tony-fadell-launches-crypto-wallet). Some pointed out that they have opted for hardware wallets due to their traits of being offline and not in the reach of cybercriminals who spread malware to compromise wallets and make off with billions of dollars in stolen crypto.

Bitcoin was the most popular coin, followed by Ethereum, Litecoin (LTC), Ripple (XRP), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
The FCA’s concern was that ownership had risen significantly from 1.9 million in 2020 to 2.3 million in 2021. 

According to the [FCA](/news/article/uk-crypto-license), many investors mistakenly believe that the cryptocurrencies they engage with have regulatory protection, which they don't. Due to a lack of regulation, about 43% of people surveyed said they were discouraged from buying crypto due to the consumer warnings on the FCA's website. Mistaken beliefs and a lack of understanding about an industry that continues to experience billions of dollars in losses are the reasons why crypto should be regulated.

## The future of crypto in the next 5 years

Chris Oldfield, the co-founder of Fitburn, told Moni Talks:
"Predicting the future of crypto in the next 5 years is hardly possible. However, we can look at it from different perspectives, investors, companies, and banks. From an investor's perspective, crypto is the only way to own an uncontrollable asset in many countries around the world.

This applies to both buying and selling. Investors still have the opportunity to get in early enough to position themselves well and earn high returns over time, contrary to previous asset levels.

"This also applies to day traders, who find a very young and strongly fluctuating market. Companies can quickly and easily digitize their business through the smart implementation of blockchain technology and build a fiat-independent trading business through cryptocurrencies with various partners worldwide."

Without regulation, millions continue to pour billions of dollars into the crypto industry. Regulations will give investors protection, which could motivate new investors to get involved with the new asset class and keep it alive.

"In general, I am very optimistic about the future of crypto, although we should keep an eye on regulations imposed by countries. Especially macroeconomically, crypto is volatile and can quickly be shaken by new laws and regulations. All in all, it will still take some time and some ups and downs until cryptocurrencies shape our everyday lives," Oldfield added.

Aside from government regulation, other industry-wide factors could influence the future of cryptocurrency in the next 5 years. 

## The impact of alternative blockchains is essential to the future of crypto in the next 5 years

The Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchain had environmental concerns due to its high carbon emissions. Proof of the impact of PoW chains can be attributed to the use of the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.

Due to the power needed by BTC, it has been estimated that the first cryptocurrency creates more climate damage than global beef production.

Such environmental concern is why [Tesla](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/08/tesla-buys-1point5-billion-in-bitcoin.html#:~:text=Tesla%20announced%20Monday%20it%20has,maximize%20returns%20on%20our%20cash.%E2%80%9D) and Wikipedia broke their relationships with BTC after announcing the cryptocurrency as a payment method earlier.

Stakeholders of the crypto industry have not overlooked the adverse effects of PoW. This is why many developers have jumped into Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains.

Ethereum has embraced PoS in its transition from PoW in September 2022 and other blockchains, such as Solana, Avalanche, TRON, Algorand, and Binance Smart Chain. Its introduction has made it easy for networks to process thousands of transactions every second while maintaining security.

PoS blockchains do not rely on application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) but instead rely on Central Processing Units (CPUs) and Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) powering desktops and laptops to validate transactions.

This has led to a substantial reduction in high energy consumption, with most PoS chains tagging themselves as zero-carbon technologies.

Many reports point to the fact that an improvement in transaction validation could be a primary factor in the future of crypto in the next 5 years. This is because decentralized finance applications and non-fungible tokens (NFT) can be used with their transactions processed without any security problems or network congestion.

"As a blockchain is a great tool for transactions traceability and transparency, and smart contracts play an important and reliable role in securing transactions in a very cost-efficient way, eliminating mediators, most likely that crypto will replace a huge part of the traditional fiat transactions.

"On the other hand, the crypto ecosystem is moving forward, developing amazing monitoring and tracing tools that enable the regulators and community to identify suspicious transactions, wallets, and projects. This will lead to purity and maturity to minimize scams, hence big adoption in various businesses," Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer (CBO) at Islamic Coin, told MoniTalks.

## Broader institutional adoption could create a great path for crypto

The market capitalization of crypto reached a peak of $3 trillion because of institutional adoption. Three of the institutions that took the market to such heights were Tesla Inc., Grayscale, and MicroStrategy. 

In February 2021, Tesla announced that it had purchased $1.5 billion in BTC. Bitcoin reached a then peak of [$58,330.57](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/historical-data/) on the back of the purchase on 21 February, 2021.

As of September 2022, MicroStrategy’s total BTC holdings were 130,000, up 42% from March 2021’s total holdings of 91,064 BTC. Co-founder of MicroStrategy Michel Saylor has been a huge proponent of BTC since his firm began investing in BTC as far back as August 2020, when 21,454 BTC were purchased for $250 million. 

[Grayscale Investments](https://grayscale.com/) is the largest digital asset management company in the world. The firm launched Grayscale Bitcoin Trust in September 2013 and followed this up with Grayscale Ethereum Trust in December 2017. Due to the success of BTC and ETH Trusts, Grayscale followed up with Trusts for [Filecoin](https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-filecoin-trust/) in March 2021, [Solana](https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-solana-trust/) in November 2021, [Decentraland](https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-decentraland-trust/) in February 2021, [Chainlink](https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-chainlink-trust/) in February 2021, [Livepeer](https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-livepeer-trust/) in March 2021, and [Basic Attention Token](https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-basic-attention-token-trust/) in February 2021. 

Despite the plunge in market prices, Grayscale remains unshaken and continues to maintain the Trusts.

A repeat of the investments made by these companies in the future could keep the crypto industry alive for many years. 
Aside from making direct investments in crypto, the adoption of crypto trading by mainstream companies can also bode well for the future of crypto. 

On 1 November 2022, [MoneyGram](https://ir.moneygram.com/news-releases/news-release-details/moneygram-introduces-new-crypto-service-enabling-customers-buy), a cross-border payment company, announced the launch of what it called a new crypto service that enables its customers to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency via its MoneyGram App. This saw MoneyGram join other financial services firms like PayPal Inc. and Skrill (from PaySafe Group, which also includes Neteller) in allowing their customers to buy, store, and sell cryptocurrencies on its platform. 

MoneyGram is one of the biggest names in cross-border payments. If more companies join in offering crypto services to millions of their customers, this could positively impact the fortunes of crypto in the future.

## Acceptance of ETF vital to the future of crypto

In centralized finance, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) comprises a basket of securities bought and sold via a stock exchange or a brokerage firm. Since BTC is the first and most popular cryptocurrency, ETFs backed by the cryptocurrency have been trending over the past few years.

 Bitcoin ETFs are pools of BTC-related assets offered on trading exchanges by brokerages to be traded as ETFs. The purpose of BTC ETFs and other crypto-backed EFTs that will be joining the industry is to give retail investors and other investors who are not comfortable with investing in cryptocurrencies access to digital assets without actually owning them. 

Some of the best Bitcoin ETFs as of December 2022 are ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BTF), VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF), AdvisorShares Managed Bitcoin Strategy ETF (CRYP), Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS), and ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI). 

## Crypto investor and community support essential

Despite the need for regulation, the use of PoS blockchains, mainstream adoption by major corporations, and crypto-backed ETFs, the future of crypto in the next 5 years still depends on crypto investors and the crypto community.

Without the community, the crypto industry wouldn’t have survived into its 13th year. While many naysayers have predicted doom for the crypto sector, some industry experts remain optimistic about the future of crypto. One of them is Slava Demchuk, co-founder of AMLBot, founder of the AMLSafe app, and CEO of PureFi. 

He told MoniTalks: "The cryptocurrency ecosystem is developing rapidly, with growing investor interest and increasing transparency of crypto issuers and intermediaries. 

The convenience, speed, and security of cryptocurrency payments will continue to improve gradually. Due to the formation of a legal framework, comprehensive regulation, and oversight, cryptocurrencies will have a clear legal status, and market participants will have the right to legally conduct business and protect their interests. Most likely, all these developments will contribute to the spread of payments in cryptocurrencies, and their share in people's savings and investment portfolios will increase. 

Exchanges will de facto turn into brokers and send information about their trading activities to the tax authorities at the place of the user's tax residency. 

Cryptocurrency will get its own tax status and method of accounting and valuation. Higher transparency of the cryptosphere will lead to the situation when it will be almost impossible to use dirty crypto anywhere."

Despite the positives, crypto still faces an uncertain future and needs to tackle its cybercriminals' problems as well as find an answer to its emerging competitor in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). 

## The future of crypto in the next 5 years looks uncertain

While many believe crypto is the future of money, the emergence of national digital currencies could end this narrative. 

China banned banks from interacting with cryptocurrencies in 2013 and followed this up with the banning of initial coin offerings (a way of raising funds to support crypto projects just like what is done in the stock market called initial public offering) in 2017. The country’s attention turned to crypto mining in 2019, and in May 2021, China banned crypto and mining. 

As a major power of the 21st century, China took the lead by launching the digital Yuan (e-CNY) in 2021, and millions of Chinese are using the national digital currency. 

According to the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the e-CNY app had around 261 million users as of the end of 2021 and has been involved in more than 360 million transactions worth over $14 billion. The digital Yuan is available to residents in 23 cities across the country. 

China’s lead in CBDC has been embraced by other countries such as The Bahamas and Sweden. The [Dominican Republic](https://newsdirect.com/news/dominica-selects-tron-as-its-national-blockchain-to-issue-the-countrys-official-coin-607432614) announced in October 2022 that it had selected TRON as its national blockchain as it plans to issue its first official coin, Dominica Coin (DMC).

In November 2022, the Federal Reserve of the state of New York launched a digital dollar pilot program with nine financial institutions, which included Mastercard, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, to test the utility of a digital dollar using distributed ledger technology (DLT). Millions of Americans and billions worldwide are also concerned about crypto scams.

If cybercriminals continue to have their way due to a lack of regulation, crypto could crash and burn in the future.



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The Future of Crypto in the Next 5 Years 

In the early days of 2023, Bitcoin drives the crypto market and Bonk, a new meme coin, is making waves with its surge.

BTC, the top cryptocurrency, has gained 26% so far this month, including 22% in the past week, rising back above $20,000 and setting it up for its best month since October 2021, shortly before the Big Crypto Crash.

Ether has risen 29% this year, helping push the global cryptocurrency market past $1 trillion, according to CoinGecko. "After a tough year last year for cryptos, we are seeing a type of mean reversion," [said Bespoke Investment Group analyst Jake Gordon](https://www.reuters.com/technology/cryptoverse-bitcoin-is-back-with-bonk-2023-01-17/), referring to asset values returning to long-term norms.

Bitcoin surge drags crypto market up with it
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have risen by 19% and 27% in 2023. But buyers beware.

Wave Financial co-founder Les Borsai advised investors to be wary of altcoins like DOGE, Shiba Inu, and Bonk. However, speculators are speculating on these tokens.

[Since FTX, the crypto exchange, filed for bankruptcy in November](/news/article/is-crypto-dead), the Solana blockchain has lost funds and users. However, Bonk, a dog-inspired Solana meme coin, is gaining popularity. The Solana token has risen 131% in the first few weeks of 2023, the largest gainer among significant cryptos.

Tom Dunleavy, senior research analyst at data firm Messari, said talk of Solana's death have been "highly overblown". The ecology is strong despite speculation driving price appreciation.

## Crypto reversal too early

Crypto gains were attributed to anticipation that inflation had peaked, decreasing the need for tighter central bank policy. "Bitcoin and crypto tend to front-run everything," said Wave Financial's Borsai.

According to Blockchain.com, Bitcoin trading volumes on major exchanges reached $151 million in a week, the largest in nearly two months. Chainalysis data showed a Bitcoin surge with total BTC flows, including trading and payments, rising by 13,130 BTC in the last seven days, the greatest increase in 64 days.

Market watchers cautioned against premature celebration due to low trading volumes and macroeconomic uncertainty.

"Despite the recent surge we've observed, it's too early to proclaim a definitive reversal for the crypto market," said Prometheum co-founder Aaron Kaplan. He added that if interest rate increases are below market expectations, there will be a benefit to risk assets. This could, he said, see crypto prices continue to trend upward.

Kaplan, however, warned: "There's too much uncertainty right now."


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Bitcoin Surge Hits New Heights for early 2023

The crypto market in the UK has seen a significant jump in value in the new year, with [BTC](/news/article/buy-bitcoin-cash-uk) prices seeing a 3.45% hike and SHIB experiencing a 2.08% increase, among other cryptocurrencies. So far this year, the crypto scene has been optimistic. The hikes mentioned above have all happened over a 24-hour period alone.

And it isn't just Bitcoin and SHIB. A selection of other cryptocurrencies have seen a similar price hike. These include such altcoins as Solana (SOL), with a jump of 3.31%, and Ethereum (ETH), number two to BTC, successfully crossing the £1,143 mark with a 0.76% price hike. [Polygon (MATIC) has also seen a significant 2.61% hike](https://www.binance.com/en-IN/price/polygon).

Fetch.ai is running its bull period in full force and has seen a whopping 18.23% rise in the last 24 hours alone. The token's value has skyrocketed, by an impressive 99.43%, in the last week alone. 

Crypto prices UK are on the rise along with the global crypto market
After a bruising 2022, the cryptocurrency markets have started this year with a more positive energy. The global crypto market has seen a 2.01% increase in 24 hours. The market cap stands at £739.21billion now. There has been a 23.88% increase in the total crypto value in a day. It now stands at £46.57 billion.

## BTC hikes by 3.45%

With a 3.45% price hike in the last 24 hours, BTC is now valued at £15,394. [There has been a long wait for BTC to cross the $18,000 mark](/news/article/bitcoin-forecast-2023). 

![btc.png](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/prod-monitalks-media/btc_a60e1ac602.png)

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Inevitably, the rise in price for Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has subsequently increased the trading volume by 34.55% too.
  
## SHIB rises by 2.08%

This token, which started as a meme, has seen a 2.08% hike over the last day. The crypto is now valued at £0.0000078 with a £4.72 billion market cap. The trading volume also saw a spike of 6.12% as the price increased.

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Crypto Prices UK: BTC and SHIB on the Rise

The Boba coin price has been bullish in recent times. Why is that?

Boba Network is a brand-new platform that provides lightning-quick transactions and costs up to 100 times lower than Layer-1. For the first time, the power of Web2 will be available on-chain through a technique called hybrid computing. Execution of complicated algorithms like machine learning classifiers or data collection from the actual world can be accomplished by smart contracts by calling any external Web2 API.

## Bullish trend

Boba coin is designed to help people save money when they buy gas. This coin has an inbuilt discount system that allows you to get a 25% discount on your gas fees.

Among the various cryptocurrencies, Boba coin price has experienced [a bullish trend over the past month](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/boba-network/). Its price has been steadily climbing over the last three days. However, it is still in a relatively low range. A slight correction is expected in the next few days.

In the short term, Boba might see some resistance levels. 

Several factors could influence its value. For instance, regulations and taxes could make it more expensive to invest. Also, technological developments and news events could affect its prices.

Another factor that may be influencing the Boba coin price is celebrity endorsements. Many celebrities promote NFTs on social media, which could help drive the price higher. Similarly, government plans can have a positive impact on the market. To determine the direction of the price, most investors use a combination of technical and fundamental analysis.

## Boba coin price on the cryptocurrency market

The current BOBA value is [$0.1868, with a market cap of $63,397,682](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/boba-network). Many factors, such as government regulations, technology advancements, and tax policies, influence the token's exchange rate.

Boba aims to become a pragmatic L2 and gain adoption from developers and users. The network also aims to gain more accessibility to the market by implementing an open-source, decentralized network. It uses Ethereum as a settlement layer, making transactions faster and cheaper.

The network experienced a bullish period in the past year. It gained 28% over the 14 days leading up to 8 April 2022. The market capitalization of the token increased by 44.9%, indicating that the price was relatively stable. The average daily transaction fee was also high.

There is a potential for the Boba coin price to drop a bit because the COVID-19 pandemic caused economic distress across the globe. News events have impacted the crypto markets. Some newsmakers have been promoting NFTs on social media. It is also possible that [new DeFi protocols may be deployed on the platform](/news/article/what-is-a-defi-token), which would challenge OolongSwap's dominance.

In the future, the network will increase its value, boosting market sentiment among cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

## BOBA tokens offer a 25% discount on gas fees

Using the BOBA token, developers can plug code into algorithms on web-scale infrastructure to create complex problems. This platform is compatible with the Ethereum network, allowing users to transfer money faster than conventional Layer 2 solutions.

This platform will provide users with near-instant transfers between L2 and L1 while also providing low costs of transactions. It's built on optimistic rollup architecture, making possible sophisticated algorithms on-chain.

The network features an incentivized yield farming mechanism for liquidity providers. This enables users to earn interest on digital assets. They can pay for gas with their native BOBA tokens, boosting user options and trading volume.

Boba's Hybrid Compute mechanism allows for fast transactions and can process more than 60x more transactions than traditional Layer-2 solutions. It also provides on-chain access to games, enabling game development on the blockchain. The network plans to expand to other L1s, attracting developers and game enthusiasts to the platform.

Boba's circulating market cap surged in Q3 2022, a result of high activity. However, the overall market cap stayed relatively stable, indicating that the token's value was not a major driver. Its TVL has remained steady, declining since the spike.

The network has two key contributors: OMG Network, formerly known as OmiseGo, and Enya, a blockchain infrastructure company. The company has been responsible for implementing the Fast Exit to L1 protocol and cross-chain bridging.

Boba has the potential to be a key player in the DeFi ecosystem. The platform's unique features can help users build a better, more robust blockchain game. As the number of new contracts deployed on the network grows, it will likely be a significant driving force in the future.


Boba Coin Price Analysis

According to CoinGecko statistics, the value of [ADA](/news/article/cardano-price-prediction) increased by more than 21% late Sunday, re-entering territory not seen since November. Cardano, the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, witnessed its price surge to $0.33, a level not seen since 19 November. Cardano's value increased faster than that of the top two cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum.

## Why has the price of Cardano risen? 

The reasons for the jump in ADA this week need more examination. The blockchain's most recent key milestone was the September deployment of the [long-awaited Vasil split](/news/article/cardano-vasil-hardfork). Nonetheless, Cardano co-founder [Charles Hoskinson](https://iohk.io/en/team/charles-hoskinson) has recently received considerable attention.

Hoskinson's company, Input Output HK, is preparing for the upcoming release of the Lace Cardano wallet. In June, Hoskinson announced the establishment of Nessie's, a restaurant and whiskey bar accepting ADA. Hoskinson also announced on Thursday that his new Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Wyoming would accept ADA as payment.

## Views on the price of Cardano going up 

Cryptocurrency [trader](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/01/30325079/ethereum-rival-cardanos-20-surge-amazes-analyst-did-they-figure-out-a-cure-for-cancer) Lark Davis was shocked by ADA's remarkable price jump, asking: "Did they discover a cure for cancer or something?".

Dan Gambardello, a trader, has publicly claimed that ADA is cheap and oversold.

## The price of Solana also increases

Solana had the best opening week of the year of any top-20 coin, with a 60% rise in seven days. It's a stunning comeback for SOL, which fell more than 41% in the aftermath of the [FTX crash](/news/article/ftx-bankrupt-who-to-blame). Solana, sometimes dubbed an "Ethereum killer," was a favourite of Sam Bankman-Fried. 

According to CoinGecko, the disgraced founder's fall from grace last autumn brought Solana with it, down 94% from its all-time high of $259 recorded only one year previous. Last week's increase occurred as Solana creators released a new, Shiba Inu-themed BONK currency to compete with SHIB. Even though the launch celebration was short-lived, BONK outperformed all major cryptocurrencies during the week.


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Price of Cardano and Solana Up 21%

Markets are unpredictable: they can shoot up and go down quickly. This constant change is referred to as bull and bear markets. To put it simply, markets that are experiencing steady and sustained growth are bull markets. Markets experiencing a noticeable decline are known as bear markets.

The bull and bear have become quite symbolic in the investing world as they make it easier to note which markets are up and down. A common misconception about the bull and bear market terms is that they are only used when referring to the stock market. Bull and bear are used to note the conditions of almost every market, such as real estate and cryptocurrency.

## What is a bull market?

The [market for cryptocurrency](/news/article/crypto-impact) is majorly influenced by the general population. A bull market is when the price trends are going upward. In other words, a bull market occurs when investment prices keep rising for a sustained period. The majority is investing and the demand is higher than the supply. Confidence is soaring.

When a market price is seen quickly rising, one can conclude that this indicates the investors are optimistic or "bullish". If the price continues to go up, it may be the start of a bull market. When investors are bullish about a market, that is, they are confident that the price trend will continue to go up, they are known as "bulls". This causes more investors to come in, and the prices continue to rise.

When it comes to [cryptocurrency](/news/article/crypto-invest-strategy), the market is heavily influenced by the public. Public confidence in a cryptocurrency or a market is seen as an asset. Some investors use a strategy to observe optimism known as "market sentiment".

The thing about a bull market is that no matter what, the prices don't continue to go up forever. At some point, investors start to lose confidence and the prices start to go down. Some dips and fluctuations don't automatically mean that the market is not bull anymore. In fact, it is normal to have fluctuations even during a bullish period.

What marks the bull market ending and the beginning of a bear one is when there is a sharp decline in the price. This is when investors are not confident in the market anymore and the prices continue to fall.

## What is a bear market?

Contrary to a bull market, a bear market occurs when investor confidence is slow, and supply outweighs demand causing the prices to go on a downward trend. Investors who are pessimistic about the price trend and believe that the prices will continue falling during this period are known as "bears". It can be challenging to invest during this time because no one can tell when the bear trend will end.

This is due to reasons including economic growth, unforeseen circumstances, investor psychology, and more. A market is only considered to be bear when prices fall more than 20% for a sustained period. Bear markets can last very long, even years. During this time, investors usually look to sell for cash and security. This creates a seller market which contributes to bear market trends.

## Bull and bear - where should you invest?

As discussed above, there are several differences between bull and bear markets. Therefore, the investment strategies for both are also wildly different from one another.

Having a higher allocation of stocks during the bull market period is considered to be better because there is a potential for high returns. One can also capitalize easily in the bull market period by buying the rising stocks or, in this case, cryptocurrency, early and then selling before they hit their peak. This allows investors to gain more capital at a faster pace.

Alternatively, investing in a bear market requires investors to have more of a longer-term [investment strategy](/news/article/crypto-invest-strategy). Like the bull market, the bear market also doesn't last forever. So, when one invests in a bear market, they can typically profit a lot and get high returns on their investments when the cycle goes back to normal. 

Moreover, investors should also be on the lookout for temporary or short spikes if they are looking to sell early.

As an investor, one can use different bull and bear investment strategies like [short selling](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/short-selling/), where investors bet on where the asset price will start to fall. In the crypto world, many investors use the dollar-cost averaging strategy. This is where they continue to invest a certain amount of money every week or month, no matter the price trend.

In either case, bull and bear markets will continue to happen. How one invests during this period largely depends on the investor. If someone is looking for short-term profits, the bear market is the way to go and vice versa.


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Bull and Bear Markets - What to Know

You can find many Bitcoin forecast articles in the market, talking about the future price predictions of this cryptocurrency. Let's explore and learn more about Bitcoin before we discuss Bitcoin forecast or price prediction for the coming years.

## Bitcoin overview

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, also known as 'digital gold', with no logistic or border constraints. 

It's unaffected by the central government pressures and refuses to be chained into defective monetary shackles. Bitcoin (BTC) allows you to store and transfer value in the cryptocurrency market, taking power away from financial institutions. According to [our current Bitcoin forecast](/coins/btc), Bitcoin’s value will rise by 0.70% and reach $17,264 by January 15, 2023.

Cryptocurrency:	Bitcoin

Ticker Symbol:	BTC

Price:	$21,964.06

Price Change 24h:	    +2.32%

Price Change 7d:	    +1.69%

Market cap:	$331,049,753,994

Circulating Supply:	19,228,537 BTC

Trading Volume:	$20,702,743,176

All-time high:  	$68,789.63

All-time low:  	$65.53

BTC ROI:         +12618.46%

## Bitcoin forecast: technical analysis

The [current Bitcoin price](/coins/btc) is $17,141, with a market cap of $366,203,862,174. Its 24-hour trading volume is valued at $27,097,274,450, with a circulating supply of 19,176,800 BTC. Supply is limited to 21,000,000 tokens.

•	Over the last few months, Bitcoin has faced a massive fall. Also, traders and investors are confronting FUD in the crypto market.

•	On June 19, 2022, Bitcoin dropped to $17,770 for the first time since December 2020.

•	Since November 2021, the cryptocurrency market has lost two-thirds of its market share.

The BTC crypto price has not crossed the $24,890 mark ever since.

As a part of any Bitcoin forecast, many crypto analysts say that this continual fall in the BTC price may reverse the coin's position in the cryptocurrency market with second-placed Ethereum. The great ETH 2.0 merge has happened, aimed at enhancing the network's scalability and speed. With this falling price, will BTC remain the king of crypto? Whether Bitcoin stays extremely profitable will depend on those who hold a big chunk of BTC.

## Reasons for Bitcoin’s price fall

To create a proper Bitcoin forecast, we need to understand why Bitcoin's price has declined recently. Many factors affected Bitcoin's price, including supply and demand. Moreover, in the crypto industry, many price fluctuations originate from the high volatility in BTC prices. Here are the main factors that impacted Bitcoin’s price in the recent past:

•	Approval of BTC as an official payment means in various countries around the globe.

•	BTC’s approval as a financial asset by corporations and companies worldwide.

•	Issues related to the legalization of cryptocurrencies at the legislative level.

•	Tackling problems like low transaction speed and high service fees.

•	The US Federal Reserve policy becoming stricter towards the crypto market.

## The crypto winter: can Bitcoin survive it?

It's not just Bitcoin suffering from crypto winter, but the entire cryptocurrency market. The primary reasons are high inflation, Terra LUNA's collapse, hikes in interest rates worldwide, and balance sheet tightening by central banks.

Bitcoin has already started recovering, making trades above $19,000. But crypto experts predict that the crypto winter will last for at least a year before we start seeing any positive outlook. Nonetheless, Bitcoin, as king of cryptocurrencies, is expected to survive this downfall. Experts believe it will emerge stronger, with a long-term improvement for the crypto market. It could be a good time to [consider buying Bitcoin](/news/article/btc-price-today).

## Bitcoin forecast: price predictions from 2023 to 2030

At the beginning of 2022, Bitcoin's price was around $46,300. In March this year, it reached $47,689. The Bitcoin price has been continuously falling since, killing the hopes of retail and institutional investors.

•	[GOV Capital’s technical analysis for Bitcoin](https://gov.capital/crypto/bitcoin/) forecast predicts that the BTC will reach $52,711.06 in one year. Five years down the line, it might even cross $235,503.

•	Another analysis from [Wallet Investor](https://walletinvestor.com/forecast/bitcoin-prediction) predicts that the Bitcoin (BTC) future price may reach $47,496.74 by 2027.

•	[Digital Coin’s](https://digitalcoinprice.com/forecast/bitcoin#:~:text=According%20to%20our%20current%20Bitcoin,15.13%2C%20which%20means%20extreme%20fear.) Bitcoin forecast indicates that the price will reach $18,833.66 by the end of January 2023.

BTC's expected maximum trading price is $24,199.85. The minimum is $16,909.59. Currently, Bitcoin's value has been trading in a consolidating range because of the bear market scenarios. But the coin will soon get back on track and gain momentum, getting over the bear market. 

Look at the BTC price prediction table below for reference.

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## Bitcoin forecast for 2023: Good idea to buy Bitcoin?

As per our BTC price prediction for 2023, Bitcoin’s maximum expected value is $34,933. Its minimum trading value will hit the $18,188 mark. People looking to trade Bitcoin in 2023 can expect an average price of $26,561 — the price rise is expected to be over 80% by the end of December 2023. Looking at these rising rates of the BTC, we can say that it’s a good idea to buy it as soon as possible to make the most out of it in the future.

![Screenshot 2023-01-04 at 08.52.52.png](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/prod-monitalks-media/Screenshot_2023_01_04_at_08_52_52_ee4045cd8b.png)

## BTC forecast: BTC price prediction 2024

According to our Bitcoin price prediction, the average price of BTC in 2024 will be $40,832. In 2024, you can trade Bitcoin at a maximum trading level of $51,438 and a minimum value of $30,225. Look below for clarity.

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## Bitcoin forecast: BTC price prediction 2025

Based on our Bitcoin forecast, we can say that BTC is all set to have a bright future. In 2025, you can expect the BTC price to rise to $39,512 (lowest) and $62,723 (highest) at the start and end of the year, respectively. Its average price may be $51,118. Look below at the table to see Bitcoin's price for 2025.

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## Bitcoin’s correlation with other coins

Bitcoin is most positively correlated with these coins:

•	Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC).

•	DeFiChain (DFI).

•	Nexus Mutual (NXM).

•	Ethereum (ETH).

•	KuCoin Token (KCS).

Having a positive correlation with other coins signifies that these coins follow the same price trend that of Bitcoin at the same time.

Bitcoin is most negatively correlated with these coins:

•	Celsius Network (CEL).

•	Waves (WAVES).

•	Bitcoin Gold (BTG).

•	Fei USD (FEI).

•	UNUS SED LEO (LEO).

Bitcoin’s negative correlation with these coins means that the price of these coins typically moves in the opposite direction as that of Bitcoin price at that time.

## Bitcoin forecast: final verdict

The fundamental principle of forecasts is that they can't be wholly accurate. Bitcoin forecast is no exception either. While not being accurate completely, we can’t overlook or avoid these forecasts since they lay their foundation on market trends.

Moreover, they come from industry experts, technical analyses, and influencers’ verdicts, bringing some credibility to the table. Looking at the current trends in BTC prices, we can predict that the rate will rise in the coming years. Those who buy Bitcoins now will make the most out of them in a couple of years.


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Bitcoin Forecast: 2023 and Beyond

The cryptocurrency market experienced a difficult "crypto winter" in 2022, with many [altcoins](/news/article/altcoin-buzz), including ETH, seeing significant price corrections of up to 70%. But Ethereum whales are contributing to the fightback.

Recently the cryptocurrency market has shown some positive signs in 2023, with Ethereum experiencing a surge in value after experiencing strong selling pressure following the [collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX](/news/article/is-crypto-dead) last month. 

As of 4 January, ETH's price had risen 5% to $1,253, and its market capitalization had reached $153 billion. This improvement has been linked to increased activity by Ethereum whales, who have conducted over 600 transactions totaling more than $100,000 on the blockchain in the past 24 hours.

Here's what on-chain data provider Santiment [tweeted](https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1610750951379599362) on the recent uptick in activity by Ethereum whales.

"As #altcoins have heated up, #Ethereum quietly rebounded back above $1,260 for the 1st time in 3 weeks. Though not quite at the level of the big whale dip buys on 16 December ($ETH's local price bottom), whales are showing increased interest again. "

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This increased activity from whales is a positive sign for Ethereum's short-term prospects.

## Ethereum co-founder expresses bullish outlook

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed a bullish outlook for the platform in 2023, following one of the worst crypto winters of market history in 2022. 

Buterin has announced plans to launch the ETH Improvement Protocol (EIP) 4884 in the near future. In response to a [tweet](https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1609209529706872833) by Balaji Srinivasan, Buterin stated that he is excited to achieve the "basic roll-up" milestone outlined in Ethereum's roadmap. The EIP 4884 is expected to bring significant improvements to the platform.

However, Buterin also stated several areas needing improvement within the cryptocurrency industry, including enhancing security for average users and improving scaling, privacy, and user experience. Despite these challenges, he remains confident in the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) to play a significant role in the future financial system.


Ethereum Whales Fuel ETH Bounce Back

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It provides real-time and historical cryptocurrency market data, including prices, trading volumes, [market caps](/news/article/what-is-market-cap-cryptocurrency), and more. At the same time, it offers comprehensive data coverage for more than 10,000 digital assets and access to clean, normalized, and standardized market data.

## When to use Nomics

The platform is best utilized when you wish to monitor and assess the performance of a variety of digital assets. That includes cryptocurrencies, stocks, and other tokens based on blockchain technology. When investing, it can inform you of the current status of the Bitcoin markets and assist you tremendously in making wise choices.

Who benefits most from using this platform? Well, investors, traders, and market analysts are the people who get the most from it. You could, too, because you will keep up with the most recent changes in the cryptocurrency market. You are also able to examine previous data, which will be paramount in making wise trading decisions.

## Why is it important to use Nomics? 

As you are already aware, using this API platform is important because it provides users with a comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date worldwide view of the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, it also provides real-time financial data for more than 2,000 cryptocurrencies.

In summary, Nomics makes it simple for users to get the data they require to recognize trading or investment opportunities and helps them make informed financial decisions. 

Furthermore, it gives them access to the most recent information and analysis from the whole crypto industry.

For sure, with its rich features and data, the platform is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting a better understanding of the crypto markets.

So, what are you waiting for? Open a Nomics platform and see for yourself in real-time what is happening in the crypto world.


What is Nomics? All You Need to Know

Circle Head of Global Policy and Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte said that the instability in the market over the past year might signify a shift in the technology to more stable and resilient businesses in the crypto 2023 market.

In a post for the World Economic Forum, Disparte highlighted the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in the financial industry and suggested that the ongoing bear market and problems with exchanges could ultimately result in the creation of a more responsible and reliable internet finance system.

He also pointed out that the cryptocurrency market's current situation may be similar to the dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s, which resulted in the transfer of the future of the internet to more durable companies and use cases.

Disparte spoke from his position at Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin ([USDC](/news/article/usdc-coin-losses), a stablecoin tied to the US dollar. In addition, he is a member of WEF's Digital Currency Governance Consortium and a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

## Could we expect more stability in crypto 2023?

According to Disparte, despite the disastrous year for cryptocurrency, which he compares to a [crypto](/news/article/yield-farming-crypto) ice age rather than winter, cryptography and blockchain will remain an important part of the current economic landscape.

He stated that 2022 was a horrible year for cryptocurrency markets, with one of the most destructive bear markets ever recorded and the failure of several big platforms. 

[Despite](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2022-11-11/circle-s-disparte-on-crypto-crisis-video) these barriers, he believes that mainstream financial institutions will eventually migrate to cryptocurrencies because the technology remains a prominent participant in finance.

He added that it is important to pay attention to the actions of big banks and mature financial services firms rather than their words when understanding the staying power of digital assets and blockchain technology, asserting his bullish views for crypto 2023 technology.

Disparte's statements come amid a shift in attitude among some of the most vocal opponents of cryptocurrency, who have now started to embrace it. Despite being repeatedly declared as failed or deceased (Bitcoin Obituaries Archive says more than 460 times), [Bitcoin](/news/article/how-to-buy-bitcoin-uk) and other cryptocurrencies have continued to grow in popularity and become more widely accepted.

Furthermore, Disparte reinforced his viewpoint in a recent opinion post for the Diplomatic Courier, calling it "disingenuous" for bankers to bash Bitcoin with one hand while attempting to usurp its ideas with the other.


Crypto 2023: Circle CSO Makes Prediction

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Cardano analysis shows that the network offers a resilient [and scalable](/news/article/cardano's-method) blockchain using a Proof of Stake consensus process. Designed to conduct transactions, the blockchain platform Cardano uses its native cryptocurrency, ADA, to facilitate the process.

Founded in 2015 and made public in 2017, Cardano is a decentralised blockchain. Since it doesn't rely on cryptocurrency mining, it is more energy-efficient and scalable. It has established itself as a competitor to PoW blockchains like Bitcoin.

The [goals for Cardano's development](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LWVdXBshdI) are significant. As per the developers, when voting and treasury management on the blockchain are added to Cardano's capabilities, it will eventually become completely decentralised.

While the Cardano platform can handle any transaction, its ultimate goal is to establish an ecosystem that enables smooth interoperability across various blockchains. Let's move into some more detailed Cardano analysis.

## Cardano analysis: It ranks way ahead of its competitors in terms of decentralised nature

The first significant benefit our Cardano analysis reveals is how decentralised the network is. For instance, it provides more than 3,100 staking pools and has staked 70% of the circulating supply. If you look at the numbers, you'll have to agree that Cardano is among the best compared to other Layer 1 blockchains. Cardano's 3,100 validators put it far ahead of its rivals, with Avalanche having 1,200 and Solana with 1,900 validators.

If we pay more attention, we can notice that 22% of the active holdings and 72% of the total pools are operated by single pool operators. This is fantastic since these smaller single pool operators should gain a more significant stake than a small number of large corporations to control everything. Speaking of influential organisations, Binance has the largest staking group, yet it only represents 11% of the total stake. Things seem to be going exceptionally well in decentralisation.

The K parameter for Cardano is the primary reason for their decentralised nature. People are motivated to spread out their state when a pool is oversaturated since it reduces the staking reward. Also, the community of Cardano is quite proud of its decentralisation, which is the second factor.

Being decentralised has its benefits. First, users can always use their coins and tokens thanks to a decentralised infrastructure. A contract's conditions, such as those of a loan, cannot be altered by either party. No third party can stop someone from spending coins or tokens that they have in their wallet. If the coins are secured in a smart contract, the conditions for possession and release will be explicit. The global network that is run by thousands of people all across the world is almost impossible to stop.

## Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work

Continuing our Cardano analysis, let's look at the different algorithms.

On a blockchain network, Proof of Work and Proof of Stake algorithms are used to validate cryptocurrencies. The primary distinction is how they select and qualify users to add transactions.

The PoW consensus algorithm involves challenging puzzles that powerful computers used by miners must solve. Using trial and error methods, the issues are resolved.

The ability to add new blocks for transactions to the blockchain belongs to the first miner who solves the problem or cryptographic equation. The transaction is then added to the blockchain once the miner has verified the block. The miners receive compensation for their participation in the form of digital coins, which they could later sell on the crypto exchanges or hold as part of an investment strategy.

Staking in a PoS system performs similarly to mining in a proof of work system. It selects a network participant to add the most recent transactions to the blockchain and receive cryptocurrency in return.

While PoS operates on the idea of staking, PoW entails competing to solve a challenging mathematical problem to get the opportunity to verify the block. Because the two systems operate on fundamentally different principles, PoS can perform the same purpose as PoW while using only a tiny amount of energy. And for this reason, Cardano is way more environmentally friendly than others like Bitcoin and Litecoin.

## Cardano's major network upgrade - Vasil hard fork

Any Cardano analysis must take account of the [Vasil hard fork](/news/article/cardano-hard-fork). It was intended to improve the platform's transaction throughput rates, DApp development potential, security, and usability in general. On 22 September, Cardano's long-awaited Vasil upgrade finally went live after several delays and setbacks. The hard fork is intended to boost Cardano's decentralised apps (DApps) development potential and to increase the ecosystem's scalability and general transaction throughput capacity from the outside. A hard fork is a network upgrade when the people in charge of a blockchain platform want to add or change specific features to the ecosystem.

The improvement will increase the ecosystem's transaction effectiveness and block latency rates. Diffusion pipelining, a method that aims to speed up block propagation times while boosting the network's transaction processing capacity, will also be used due to the hard fork. It will increase scalability, [smart contracts' potency](/news/article/smart-contracts-blockchain), and interoperability between Cardano's blockchain and other blockchains.

## Smart contract platform of the Cardano blockchain - Plutus

Cardano's Plutus significantly differs from Ethereum's Solidity. Since they come from two entirely distinct programming paradigms, it shouldn't be surprising that they are quite different in almost every way. There are many advantages to the Plutus language, but most result from using a functional programming language. As a result, their smart contracts are simpler to verify, and you can demonstrate mathematically that they will behave as you anticipate. There are also less strange edge circumstances that could mistakenly result in a million-dollar hack in general.

Plutus makes it possible to construct distributed applications and smart contracts using an innovative integrated method that is more practical and secure than previous options. The same language is used in both on-chain and off-chain code.

## Cardano analysis: Two layers of blockchain

A settlement layer (CSL) and a computation layer (CCL), which operate as the essential building blocks of every transaction, comprise the [third-generation blockchain platform](https://cointelegraph.com/blockchain-for-beginners/a-beginners-guide-to-the-cardano-network-and-the-ada-ecosystem) that makes up the Cardano ecosystem.

## Cardano Settlement Layer (CSL) 

To isolate a transaction's value from its computational data, Cardano's inventors set out to create a system.
The Cardano Settlement Layer controls the exchange of value or currency between the sender and the recipient. In other words, the routing layer for all control layers and systems is the settlement layer.

The CSL uses two specialised scripting languages, Plutus and Marlowe, to shift the value and extend support for the overlay network protocol.

## Cardano Computation Layer (CCL)

The foundation of Cardano's CCL implementation is its capacity to support the long-term scaling of specialised protocols. As technology develops, this entails adding hardware security modules (HSM) to the current stack of protocols.

The two layers of the Cardano blockchain enable the ecosystem to proactively adopt modifications to promote quicker and more secure transactions while removing any user metadata that turns out unnecessary for the procedure.

## Cardano analysis: Tokenomics

Every epoch (five days) on the Cardano Network, Cardano validators (pool operators) and their respective delegators receive incentives. Rewards come from both monetary expansion and transaction fees.

The reserve, established by the difference between the total supply of ADA and the maximum supply of ADA, is where the monetary expansion originates from. The total supply of ADA comprises both the ADA held in the treasury and all ADA that is currently in use. The maximal supply of ADA, however, is 45 billion.

Our Cardano analysis shows that 0.3% of the reserve is given as staking rewards and treasury financing with each epoch. This will continue until exhaustion after a few years.

## ADA - The native token

The maximum quantity of ADA, the native token of Cardano, is 45 billion tokens. Cardano analysis reveals as that 34.4B ADA are in circulation as of November 2022.

In total, 25.927 billion ADA were sold to investors during the genesis block distribution. Of that sum, 5,185,414,108 ADA, or 20%, were distributed to the three significant corporations (IOHK, EMURGO, and Cardano Foundation).

As a result, during Cardano's official launch, 31,112,484,646 ADA was available, with a total of 13,887,515,354 ADA set aside as the reserve for staking incentivisation.

## Staking ADA

Pool operators, also known as validators, charge a commission for their operations, which include running staking pools. Delegators receive staking rewards based on how much they have pledged. Staking income is automatically distributed and compounded by the protocol every five days - one epoch.

There is no lock-up time, and delegators can choose and delegate to any staking pool. There is no unbounding period; stakers can withdraw their payouts whenever they want.

However, Cardano's analysis reveals that it takes three epochs, or about 15-20 days, for the original stake to start yielding returns.

The treasury receives 20% of all income earned, and the expansion rate is currently set at 0.3%. The delegator makes according to their stake amount minus the commission charge, depending on how well the pool performs.
At the current pace, delegators might anticipate a total annual percentage yield of about 5%.

## Cardano analysis: eUtxo is superior to account-based architecture

Using a mechanism known as extended Utxo(eUtxo), Cardano has a distinctive method for maintaining records for their blockchain.

The Cardano analysis shows that the network chose to abandon the account-based architecture in favour of something more like Bitcoin's Utxo model because, as you can see, it wanted to be different from Ethereum.

First, in this section of Cardano analysis, let's concentrate on eUtxo's benefits. eUtxo allows you to produce a transaction or output from your address as long as you have the required number of inputs into it. Given that all necessary inputs are present, Cardano transactions have the unique virtue of being guaranteed to execute. This is a vastly superior alternative compared to account-based systems, where transactions frequently fail if the network changes while they are being processed.

Second, as long as they do not use the same inputs, the eUtxo architecture enables Cardano nodes to perform transactions in parallel. They are far more scalable than account-based systems, which handle transactions one at a time within a block. Additionally, transaction fees can be precisely calculated before a transaction is sent. It is far better for users than Ethereum, where we occasionally send a transaction, but the cost is much greater than anticipated. There are many more advantages to eUtxo, but these should help you understand why Cardano chose this model over others used by their competitors.

## Cardano Ballot: The decentralised voting app

Despite the fact that the [Cardano Ballot](https://cardanofoundation.org/en/news/the-cardano-ballot-developing-a-decentralized-voting-app/?utm_campaign=Cardano%20Summit%202022&utm_content=225015074&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-4135644558) was created only for the Cardano Summit 2022, it sparked debates about an enterprise-grade solution and the steps necessary to deploy it. Cardano's Metadata Tools team, notably the Cardano Foundation, is mindful of the expanding research and development towards self-sovereign identification (SSI). We could expect more from the Cardano team in this direction.

The Metadata Tools team came across both respectable elements within the Cardano development environment and places that may use further research and development throughout designing and creating the Cardano Ballot. They are now compiling and evaluating future directions for enhancing the Cardano development and user experience to continue their collaborative work with the ecosystem. 

## Cardano analysis: The Etter Edition 01

Etter Edition 01, a collaborative effort by Christian Etter and Alexander E. Brunner that combines physical and NFT generative art, was facilitated by the Cardano Foundation. The Swiss-based Web3 infrastructure company NMKR issued the [Etter Edition 01](https://cardanofoundation.org/en/news/cardano-foundation-facilitates-launch-of-etter-edition-01/) NFTs, which are redeemable on the Cardano blockchain for actual works of art.

Cardano analysis confirms that the physical version of Etter Edition 01 will feature generative motion graphics identical to those used in the Cardano blockchain's digital NFT version. The project is an example of how Cardano can make it easier to create NFTs with sophisticated metadata features.

The NFT can also be purchased with any currency, demonstrating the outstanding interoperability possibilities the Cardano ecosystem offers. A decentralised algorithm inside the artwork alters the painting endlessly throughout time, fusing the distinctive characteristics of the physical and the digital worlds. The algorithm will be guaranteed to be authentic and unchanged by this ground-breaking usage of the Cardano blockchain, making the code a crucial component of the artwork.



Cardano Analysis and Explanation

If you're new to the world of cryptocurrency, you may have asked yourself 'what is market cap in crypto?'.

So, lets discover what is market cap in crypto, and what does it mean for a cryptocurrency? In this guide, we'll explain what a market cap is and how it affects cryptocurrency valuations.

## What is Market Cap in Crypto?

What is market capitalisation? In cryptocurrency, market capitalisation (often abbreviated as "market cap") is simply the total value of all coins in circulation. It's calculated by multiplying the total supply of coins by the current price per coin.
For example, if there are 100 million ABC coins in circulation and each is trading for $1, then the market cap of ABC would be $100 million.
Why is market capitalisation important? The market cap provides a good way to compare different cryptocurrencies. For example, say there are two coins with identical circulating supply and price.

 However, one coin has a much higher total supply than the other. Which coin do you think would have the larger market cap?

The answer is obvious: the coin with the higher total supply would have a larger market cap. Therefore, when comparing two cryptocurrencies, it's important to consider both circulating supply and total supply.

Market capitalisation is also a good way to assess a particular cryptocurrency's risk/reward ratio. Generally speaking, the higher the market cap, the more stable and less risky the investment. This isn't always true, but it's a good general rule.

## How Do You calculate Market Cap in Crypto?

Cryptocurrencies are often valued according to their market capitalisation, or the total value of all coins in circulation. To calculate market cap, multiply the total supply of coins by the price per coin.
A cryptocurrency's market cap can be influenced by several factors, including the total supply of coins, the price per coin, and public perception.
A cryptocurrency with a low market cap may be seen as more risky or volatile than one with a higher market cap. However, a low market cap can also mean more potential for growth. As such, the market cap is just one factor to consider when evaluating a cryptocurrency.

## Common Methods for Valuing Cryptos

Market cap is one of the most common methods for valuing cryptos and comparing them to each other.
Market cap is a good indicator of a crypto's overall value, but it doesn't tell you everything. For example, it doesn't consider the circulating supply of a coin, which can be misleading. Nevertheless, the market cap is still a helpful metric for valuing and comparing cryptos.

Another common method for valuing cryptos is by looking at the total supply. This metric tells you how many coins there are in existence and what percentage of them are in circulation.

For example, if there are 100 million coins in existence and 50 million of them are in circulation, then the total supply would be 50%. The total supply is a good indicator of a crypto's scarcity and can help determine its value.


What is Market Cap in Crypto?

The BNB Chain-based passive income protocol EverGrow coin price surged in the last week of August due to the news of an ecosystem token launch.

The new token, LUCRO, is intended to enhance EverGrow's ecosystem, which presently includes a decentralised exchange, or DEX, an [NFT marketplace](/news/article/solana-nft-marketplace), a social media platform, a crypto wallet, and a Metaverse.

The sharp EverGrow price rise of more than 40% in the previous seven days, as of 2 September, was a welcome relief for EGC investors. They had watched the token lose about 80% of its market value since 2022.

## Evergrow coin - a form of passive income 

EverGrow is a passive income platform built on the BNB Chain that compensates holders of its native token with [stablecoins](/news/article/kuji-coin). 

EverGrow pays its holders in BUSD, a Binance-based stablecoin. Transaction costs from buying, selling, and transferring EGC create rewards. According to the project's whitepaper, 8% of all transaction fees are redistributed to holders, with the remaining 2% going to a liquidity pool on the Binance-based DEX Pancake Swap.

An additional 4% of transaction fees are split evenly between repurchase programmes and project development. The protocol also has an "anti-whale scheme" that restricts any sale value to 0.125% of the circulating supply.

## Evergrow coin price - What is EverGrow? 

According to CoinMarketCap, EverGrow's native token was the 3,250th largest cryptocurrency as of 2 September, with a self-reported market valuation of $91m.

According to their website, awards are computed based on the amount of EGC held and the daily volume. 
BUSD, when specific volume criteria are met, is distributed; low transaction volume may result in a longer threshold trigger period. The token features a buyback and burn option; more than 50% of EGC passed to a burn address. The initial maximum quantity of the companies' tokens was one quadrillion.

EverGrow's repurchase reserve amasses Binance Coin (BNB), used to purchase EGC on the open market and transfer it to a burn address. As previously stated, EverGrow allocates 2% of transaction fees to its repurchase reserve. 

Based on [BscScan](https://bscscan.com/token/0xC001BBe2B87079294C63EcE98BdD0a88D761434e#balances) on-chain statistics, around 139,800 addresses possessed EGC on 2 September, 2022. EverGrow's burn address had approximately 53% of EGC's maximal supply. The highest EGC-holding address had 51.13 trillion tokens, accounting for 5.1% of the entire supply before the burn. As of 2 September, 2022, the second richest EGC-holding address had around 3.4% of the token's total supply before the burn.

## The action of EverGrow coin price 

EGC interest peaked a few weeks after its inception when EGC token transfers began to surge. On 7 October, 2021, less than a fortnight after the debut of the EverGrow Protocol, EGC was selling for $0.00000006575, according to CoinMarketCap data. As per BscScan data, EGC token transfers increased in the last week of October 2021, peaking at over 70,000 transfer counts on 1 November, 2021, the same day EGC reached an all-time high of $0.000003379.

Since then, the amount of token transfers on their protocol has decreased, and the price of EGC has followed suit. As of 2 September, 2022, EGC had lost around 78%. EGC reduced losses by climbing 37% in the previous seven days.

EGC is one of several coins experiencing unfavourable price behaviour due to the risk-off shift in market opinion toward cryptocurrencies. This year, the crypto veterans [BTC](/news/article/bitcoin-price-uk) and ETH have dropped by more than 50%.

## EverGrow coin price prediction for 2022

Longer term, algorithm-based forecasting firm [Wallet Investor](https://walletinvestor.com/forecast/evergrowcoin-prediction-data) was optimistic about the firms' price projection for 2022, predicting that the EGC token will trade at an average of $1.122 by the end of 2022. 

According to Wallet Investor's 2025 EverGrow price projection, the token will reverse its gains and plummet to an average price of $0.000000006 by the end of 2025. 

Meanwhile, [DigitalCoinPrice](https://digitalcoinprice.com/forecast/evergrowcoin) predicted that the token would trade at an average price of $0.000000889 in 2030. 

Per the [price prediction's](https://priceprediction.net/en/price-prediction/evergrow-coin) EverGrow crypto price prediction for 2 September, 2022, the token will trade at an average price of $0.00000106 in five years.


EverGrow Coin Price Direction

Before we look at the LRC price and history, let's look at quantities.

The maximum quantity of [Loopring](https://loopring.org/#/) LRC coins is 1,374,513,896. The circulating quantity of LRC digital coins is 1,329,675,414 units, and the market cap is $1,208,161,143.11. The Loopring DEX has the LRC token, and the remaining tokens will be accessible in circulation. 

Loopring may use Ethereum and Neo blockchains. The hash functions of the underlying blockchain technology, such as SHA256 and RIPEMD160, are used to protect the coin, which is safe from a technological standpoint without losing dependability.

LRC is an open protocol created to build decentralised crypto exchanges. Furthermore, using zero-knowledge proofs can establish a non-custodial, order book-based exchange on the Ethereum network. 

Users own their private keys using the non-custodial exchange, which allows them to keep the crypto and assets secure.
It is believed that a new DeFi system picks many virtual coins, including LRC and its native utility coin. The aim is to facilitate a global network of users to run a platform known for creating and production of different types of crypto-asset exchanges. 

They claim that by using zk-rollups, a layer-two scaling technique, their exchanges can deliver speedier settlements for traders. It also allows blockchains to process transactions more quickly while maintaining low gas fees.

The technology, which uses cryptography (zk-rollups), allows exchanges to build on top of it to avoid the slow speeds and expensive costs associated with decentralised exchanges on ETH, making it easier for dealers to compare the prices of their digital assets. 

Thus, zero-knowledge rollups allow exchanges to do necessary calculations somewhere rather than directly on the Ethereum blockchain. 

Investors can also take advantage of faster speeds and cheaper costs by reducing the number of transactions the exchange can send to the Ethereum network.

On the other hand, other decentralised crypto exchanges need transaction verification on the ETH platform in a few minutes rather than seconds or milliseconds. As a result, it has a considerable edge over other DEX. 

The fundamental value proposition of Loopring is the cutting-edge encryption it includes on its platform. Some proponents feel zk-rollups are promising because they use a well-known type of encryption known as zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP). Instead of providing the facts, ZKP permits a computer programme to claim it. A zero-knowledge proof, for example, may allow a government organisation to verify that the user is of legal age to visit a specific website without giving the actual birthday.

## LRC price - history of Loopring 

Daniel Wang, a software engineer and entrepreneur, formed the Loopring Foundation, which oversees the development of their protocol. Wang is the foundation's founder and current CEO from Shanghai, China.

Wang obtained his degree in computer science from the University of Science and Technology in China. He earned a master's degree in computer science from Arizona State University.

Before joining Loopring, Wang had several senior positions at prominent IT companies. He worked at the medical device firm Boston Scientific as a lead software developer. He also worked at JD.com as senior director of engineering, search, recommendation, and ad system, a Chinese e-commerce company.

Other roles include working at Google as a senior software developer and tech lead. Wang is also a co-founder of many businesses, including Yunrang (Beijing) Information Technology Ltd. and Coinport Technology Ltd., a bitcoin services company. 

The LRC price is now over $0.2707. On 10 November, 2021, the all-time high was $3.83. On the other hand, on 18 December, 2019, the all-time low/minimum LRC price was $0.01986. The daily trading volume is $34,952 million.

## LRC price - staking

•	Anyone can stake LRC to receive a portion of protocol fees. Approximately 70% of the charge is distributed to users who bet LRC. Furthermore, 20% of the fees are given to the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), with the other 10% burnt.

•	Anybody interested in running a decentralised exchange on Loopring must secure at least 250,000 LRC tokens. They enable the operator to conduct an exchange based on on-chain data proofs. Without this functionality, an operator may require one to stake one million tokens to run an exchange.

## LRC price prediction 2022-2030

The Loopring cryptocurrency forecast today is for a minimum price of $1.23 and a maximum LRC price of $1.54 in 2023. According to our Loopring estimates, the average price for the year will be $1.36. 

Following the Loopring price projection algorithm and technical research, the Loopring minimum price will be about $1.30 in the first half. According to the Loopring forecast, the highest price will be $1.54, with an average Loopring price of roughly $1.34 throughout 2024.

The minimum price of Loopring LRC, according to technical analysis and Loopring estimates, will be $1.61, while the maximum price level will be $2.08. Per our Loopring projections, the average Loopring coin price in 2025 will be $1.86. 

Per the Loopring projection, the minimum price of LRC will be $1.51. According to our long-term forecast, the highest price will be $1.77 while keeping the average price of $1.62 in 2026.

Loopring LRC price forecast and technical analysis indicate that Loopring will trade at an average price of $4.28. Thus, according to our Loopring price forecast, the Loopring [cryptocurrency](/news/article/what-is-market-cap-cryptocurrency) will reach maximum and minimum price levels of $4.41 and $4.12, respectively, in the long term. The Loopring market may increase by 2030. 

Since the RSI indicator has shown an overbought condition, the probable price development might go either way. Thus, traders should utilise swing techniques. According to our Loopring price forecasting, it will be a beneficial investment for years.

Buyers need to know their risk tolerance and how they want to enter the financial markets. As the crypto market is risky and volatile, there is no guarantee of the future. These are the Loopring price forecasts we have made and not financial advice.


LRC Price Analysis

Wonderland crypto is one of the notorious stablecoin projects that suffered in this year's market downturn. The project started as a DAO offering high-yielding and low-risk stablecoins. But later, it became a crypto venture capital fund, supporting new businesses.

However, the project started to tumble in late 2021. Other than the crypto winter, it also faced a series of issues. Among them were strategy loopholes, their developer's criminal past, and overleveraging that led to a crash. However, its creators have decided to [relaunch the project](https://twitter.com/danielesesta/status/1551663669460754434).

Here's everything you need to know about the Wonderland crypto crash to help you decide if it will recover or not. 

## How does Wonderland crypto work?

Wonderland is a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) that introduces a unique stablecoin. Its governance is through the use of the TIME token. The token has stability in its value as numerous other tokens back it. These include; Magic Internet Money (MIM), TIME-AVAX LP, Wonderful Memories (wMEMO), and wAVAX. 

Wonderland is an Olympus DAO fork built on the Avalanche Network. Its ecosystem works on the Proof-of-reserve (PoR) mechanism. 

PoR requires bond reserves for validation. If you own different tokens through which you can mint TIME, you can become a validator.
Though the DAO is built on the Avalanche Network, it has cross-chain property. That's why it is compatible with various other tokens. TIME is distinct from most stablecoins pegged with fiat currencies. It gets its consistency and stability through the basket of assets.

## Wonderland crypto price

The claims of stability and consistency have fallen short for the project. The ecosystem's major coin, TIME, is in shambles. Also, the TIME-AVAX LP and wAVAX coins have been discontinued and cannot be used for minting TIME. 

Currently, TIME's price is just over $11. This year, the token's price has declined by more than 95%. In November 2021, its price stood at over $9000. Since then, it has continued on a downward trend. Also, there is no sign of stability in its price.

On the other hand, wMEMO's current value is still around $24,000. Nonetheless, its price is also quite unstable and is not gaining traction in the market. 

## How did Wonderland crypto crash?

Several factors are at play regarding the downfall of Wonderland crypto.

### Here are a few of them:

#### 1. The buyback strategy
wMEMO is a wrapped stablecoin which has a set value. As its price started to fall below this value, the firm opted for the buyback strategy. To increase the cost of wMEMO, the firm used its treasury fund to buy the coins from the market. Temporarily, there was an improvement in its value. However, it did not work well in the longer run. The bearish market continuously affected the coin's price.

#### 2. Overleveraging & Investors liquidating their assets
Secondly, as the buyback strategy was public, many investors joined the campaign to make profits. They took loans to purchase more wMEMOs and pledged their existing coins as security. So, when the value of wMEMO continued to decrease, investors liquidated their funds to pay off debts. With more liquidation, the price dropped further. This jeopardised the firm's financial state as the overall debt constantly increased. 
The debts also caused a delay in the airdrops. Airdrops are a percentage of coins acquired as a venture capital fund. Three airdrops needed to be distributed among investors between December and January. However, all of them got delayed, causing more suspicion among investors. 

#### 3. CFO Sifu's controversial background
One of the significant blows for Wonderland crypto was the controversial background of its CFO. Investors started to lose confidence as its pseudo-anonymous CFO, Sifu, turned out to be Michael Patryn. He is a convicted felon for the $100 million scam through a Canadian exchange. Patryn disappeared with the money in 2019 and launched Wonderland in 2021.

Patryn also worked with the lending firm, Abracadabra and MIM for this project. Meanwhile, Abracadabra Money founder, Daniele Sestagalli, declared that he knew about Patryn. He maintained that [an individual's past actions don't determine their future](https://twitter.com/danielesesta/status/1486591436233404421). This received significant criticism from the industry, and his venture, Popsicle Finance, also suffered. 

#### 4. Sifu's exit with an alleged rug pull
An alleged rug pull was another reason behind the project's downfall. It was not only investors who took leveraged positions because of buyback. But the CFO himself withdrew millions from the treasury before exiting. Though the firm tried to cover it up as compensation for his services, it raised many questions about a rug pull attempt. 

## Bottom line
Wonderland crypto was once a promising project introducing a distinctive stablecoin backed by a treasury. But, so far, its algorithm has failed to perform. Both its tokens, TIME and wMEMO, have been experiencing a downward trend since November 2021. Moreover, its ties with an alleged fraudster affected the investors' trust in the project. Though the developers have announced a relaunch, it might be challenging to regain investors' confidence and trust. 



Wonderland TIME Crypto: Everything you need to know

The UK's currency, the Sterling, fell to 1 GBP/1.1403 USD, surpassing the trough of 1 GBP/1.1412 USD dollars seen at the start of the global pandemic in March 2020, before recovering to 1 GBP/1.15 USD. The Sterling has currently fallen 19% against the dollar since January.

The sharp drop in the pound's value could attract investors to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, lift crypto price and encourage adoption in the UK. According to new research, the UK is the only major European economy that has seen massive growth in crypto adoption since the beginning of the year. Investors hope to recover from Sterling's price drop by moving toward crypto adoption.

According to Chainalysis, one of the likely causes of the UK's dominance in crypto is the city's thriving tech scene and world-class financial institutions. Decentralised finance, or DeFi, financial services operating on blockchain technology, accounts for just under half of all [crypto activity in the UK](/news/article/best-exchanges-for-crypto-uk).

The United Kingdom is ranked 17th worldwide for cryptocurrency adoption, up four spots from 2021. According to a [February 2022 survey](https://www.finder.com/uk/cryptocurrency-statistics), the cryptocurrency ownership rate in the United Kingdom is 6.1%. The number of cryptocurrency investors in the United Kingdom had increased by 103% since the start of 2018 when only 3% of the people - 1.5 million – owned cryptocurrencies.

Other than the United States, it is the only high-income country in the top 20. Other countries near the top list are emerging markets with volatile currencies and capital controls. Vietnam came in first place, followed by the Philippines and Ukraine.

## Kim Grauer Statement 

In conversation with the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/business/plunging-pound-could-be-lifting-uk-crypto-growth-b1025566.html), Kim Grauer, Director of Research at Chainalysis, gave the following statements:

"I don't think people think, 'the pound is down, so I'll turn to crypto,' but as the pound falls, other options may become more appealing -' my portfolio is seeing lower returns, let me think about other options.'

"One of the biggest reasons...many countries around the world push people into crypto is capital controls that make it free to transact," Grauer explained.

"Those people are happy to use crypto as an alternative, which is a different reason than in India, where people use it for NFTs."




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