Stacks (STX) Drops 23%, But Recent Devs Might Slow The Trend

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As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the ever-evolving world of finance and cryptocurrencies, I find myself intrigued by the current situation of Stacks (STX). The recent market downturn, driven primarily by bears, has undeniably taken its toll on STX, but it’s not all doom and gloom.

Despite the unfavorable market conditions, Stacks (STX) has persisted in its descent, with bearish forces intensifying. As per CoinGecko, the token has plummeted by almost 23% over the past week, exacerbated by the ongoing correction phase the market is experiencing. Notably, significant cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have also dipped by approximately 10% in the same period, causing a general pull-down of the market by around 2%.

Although several factors could potentially halt the token’s decline, these indicators suggest that Stacks is a leading choice among layer-2 solutions for the dominant cryptocurrency.

Stacks: Big News For Investors And BTC Enthusiasts

Despite a heavily bearish market environment, Stacks continue to be alluring investment opportunities for both institutional and individual investors.

Since the initial phase of the Nakamoto update on April 22nd, the position of ‘Signers’, or as they refer to them, validators, has expanded considerably. As stated in their blog post dated August 1st, a total of 39 blockchain entities have registered with Stacks to assume the role of a signer.

One of the participants is Xverse, a company that offers Bitcoin wallet services and adheres to the BRC-20 standard. This significant integration could expand their user base, making Stacks a notable beneficiary as layer 2 solutions on the Bitcoin blockchain gain increasing interest.

Stacks (STX) Drops 23%, But Recent Devs Might Slow The Trend

In summary, the collaboration announcement between Stacks and Aptos at the Bitcoin Builders Conference stirred excitement among followers. Notably, Aptos is set to become a signer for Stacks, increasing their total number of signers to 40. Furthermore, this partnership will also initiate a joint working group aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two organizations.

Stacks @Aptos live on stage at the Bitcoin Builders Conference!

As an analyst, I recently had a discussion with Neil Harounian, Head of Ecosystem at AptosLabs, and Brittany Laughlin, Chairperson at StacksOrg. We explored the possibility of establishing a collaborative working group and the prospect of Aptos Foundation joining Stacks as a Signer.

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From the beginning of the Signers’ onboarding process, approximately 118 Bitcoins have been distributed among different entities, which equates to more than 7 million dollars when converted at the present market value of Bitcoin, which is around 60,700 dollars per coin.

Investors Should Watch Out For These Levels

Currently, the bears hold control over STX‘s trading position due to the prevailing market conditions that favor selling over buying. However, the bulls are steadfastly defending the $1.460 price level.

For investors optimistic about STX, this development provides solid backing for a potential price increase. Nevertheless, whether we’ll see a bullish breakthrough is still uncertain. The market’s current slide can be attributed to the fact that most major cryptocurrencies are showing bearish tendencies in the short-term and medium-range.

If the bulls manage to hold the $1.460 mark, we might witness reduced market turbulence relative to the current fluctuations. Should they succeed, reclaiming the prices from May-June could become a relatively straightforward process.

Investors and traders should keep their eyes open for any market movement in favor of the bulls. 

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2024-08-04 09:40