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Over 5 Tln SHIB Sacked From Indian Exchange Amid Hack
Shiba Inu coin: Recent on-chain data has once again brought significant attention to one of the largest meme coins by market cap, SHIB. Today, July 18, Whale Alert revealed that over 5 trillion coins were shifted to an address from an Indian crypto exchange. This chronicle has sent tongues wagging across the cryptocurrency landscape, primarily due to an exploitation attack on the Indian exchange. Here’s an in-depth report on the matter.
Over 5T Shiba Inu Coins Sacked From WazirX
According to on-chain data from Whale Alert, 5.43 trillion coins, worth $102.12 million, were illicitly moved from the WazirX crypto exchange today. It’s worth mentioning that WazirX is one of India’s largest CEXs, led by Nischal Shetty.
The transaction was recorded as having been made by the whale address 0x04b21735. This address is reportedly linked to an exploiter, as recent data shows that the Indian exchange was drained of over $230 million worth of crypto as a result of a hack.
Meanwhile, it’s also worth noting that Shytoshi Kusama, Shiba Inu’s lead developer, recently visited Mumbai, India. The transaction emerging in the follow-up of the exploitation and Kusama’s visit has sparked additional discussion across the market.
In the interim, the Shiba Inu coin traded in the red zone today, showing signs of a pullback.
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SHIB Price Slips
At press time, SHIB’s price tanked 4.72% to trade at $0.00001858. The token’s 24-hour lows and tops were $0.00001856 and $0.00001941, respectively.
Despite an 874% surge in the burn rate today, per Shibburn’s data, the token has traded in the red zone. Nearly 8 million coins were recorded to have been incinerated in the past 24 hours, failing to cause an upswing.
Today’s price dip primarily aligns with the broader market trend, birthing speculations of a SHIB recovery alongside the broader market recovery potentially lying ahead. The RSI inched slightly toward the buying region, at 53, although the Shiba Inu coin is currently neither overbought nor oversold.
Moreover, in light of the abovementioned hack, SHIB execs have taken to X, expressing concerns. The meme coin’s marketing lead LUCIE stated, ‘I sincerely hope all $SHIB holders get their money back and WazirX India fixes this.’ In addition, executive Kaaldhairya commented, ‘Really sad, stay strong #SHIBARMY.’
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Pi Network price is staring down the barrel of a gun as it faces the grim prospects of heightened price volatility. Cryptocurrency analyst Dr Altcoin warns that an avalanche of new accounts on Banxa with small Pi balances poses increased danger for the Pi Network price.
Dr Altcoin Warns Of Price Volatility From Banxa Account Activity
Pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Dr Altcoin has urged Pi Network investors to brace for the impact of incoming price volatility. Dr Altcoin revealed in an X post that a coordinated account activity on the cryptocurrency trading platform Banxa may affect Pi Network price stability.
He opines that Banxa is allowing the creation of multiple accounts, with a common denominator being their funding with small Pi Coin balances. The new accounts all have a balance of 0.98 Pi valued at around $0.61 in coordinated fashion.
“Banxa is creating many new accounts, each with a balance of 0.98 Pi,” said Dr Altcoin. “This could lead to price volatility.”
While the entity behind the synchronized account creation remains unknown, Dr Altcoin notes that extreme price volatility is on the horizon. Firstly, small wallets have seen action in wash trading scams to simulate fake market activity. Secondly, a concerted sale of Pi Coins in the wallets can create artificial sell pressure for Pi Network.
By keeping Pi balances under the 1 Pi mark, there is chatter that the entity is attempting to sidestep exchange rules and avoid detection.
In early April, Banxa rolled out support for Pi Network allowing users to buy, sell and hold Pi Coins on the platform. Since the integration, there have been over 1.2 million Pi Coin buys on Banxa,
Pi Network Records Significant Whale Activity
While Banxa accounts are buying miniscule amounts of Pi, whales are loading up their holdings with seismic purchases. The number of Pi Coins on exchanges dropped from 365 million to 359 million in under 48 hours. The decline of 6 million Pi Coins from exchanges is considered a clear sign of whales stacking up on the asset.
For now, it is unclear if the heightened whale activity is connected to the Banxa account activity. If connected, a classic pump and dump scheme may be in the offing for Pi Network price.
At the moment, Pi Network price is trading at $0.6 and shows no signs of wild price volatility. Pi Network’s momentum is surging to new levels, flashing indicators to reclaim the $1 dollar mark.
There is speculation that Pi Coin can reach highs of $30 if top banks start using Pi with a chain link integration driving up a short-term burst to $3,
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As the XRP price approaches key support levels, crypto analysts Casitrades forecast that the cryptocurrency is on the verge of a breakout. A potential surge in price could see XRP targeting levels as high as $6, with the conclusion of Wave 2 of its Elliott Wave pattern signalling a shift toward bullish momentum.
This technical analysis points to a possible market rally, especially if the XRP price maintains support above $1.90 or $1.55.
XRP’s Price Trend Points To Rally To $6
Currently, XRP’s price remains near the $2.08 level, consolidating between crucial support and resistance zones. According to Elliott Wave theory, XRP price appears to be finishing Wave 2, a corrective phase, with a possible reversal that could trigger a move higher. Crypto analysts Casitrade has spotted the $1.90 and $1.55 levels, where XRP has shown solid support in recent weeks.
For a sustained breakout, XRP needs to break and hold above the $2.24 resistance. This level is critical as it represents the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement. If XRP price can clear and hold above this price, analysts expect a sharp move toward the $6 target, $9.50 and $12, which aligns with the 1.618 Fibonacci extension.
A strong push above $2.24 would likely validate the breakout, allowing XRP to build on the current bullish momentum. Conversely, if the price struggles at this level and fails to maintain support, XRP could experience a brief pullback before making another attempt at higher targets.
Technical Indicators Point to Bullish Momentum
Early buy signals in the technical factors of XRP are pointing towards a bullish direction. The MACD histogram is green and the MACD line has recently crossed above the signal line, thus indicating a higher tendency for buying pressure. Concurrently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is still middle of the range, and that certainly provides some more room for price appreciation, if buying pressure persists.
Besides these, if XRP price is able to sustain above the $2.25 on the weekly chart, this will indicate a low at the $2.09 mark. According to analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, a full-bodied weekly candle above this price would confirm a bullish reversal, allowing XRP to target higher price zones such as $2.51 and $2.60.
However, short-term volatility has remained a concern despite such signals. Currently, there has been a remarkable increase in exchange inflows, with more than 55 million XRP moved to exchanges, which could put pressure on the sell-side in the market. However, analysts foresee a more positive, longer-term outlook for XRP due to the possibility of a Ripple ETF.
XRP ETF Approval Could Fuel Price Surge
Investor sentiment surrounding XRP is also being fueled by the growing excitement about a potential Ripple ETF. According to reports, analysts at JPMorgan are predicting that the approval of a Ripple spot ETF could bring in over $8 billion in institutional investments. This could trigger a surge in the price of XRP, potentially pushing it well above $6.
The approval of an XRP ETF is seen as a key development for the cryptocurrency, with analysts such as Zach Realtor suggesting that it could send the price toward $15. Such a move would also bring XRP closer to a $1.8 trillion market cap, making it one of the most valuable assets in the crypto space. The approval process for Ripple’s ETF is expected to unfold in the coming months, with the SEC set to make a decision on Grayscale’s XRP spot ETF filing by May 22.
In the meantime, Teucrium’s recently launched leveraged XRP ETF has already gained significant traction, attracting $27 million in assets. This growing interest in XRP-based products further strengthens the case for a potential ETF approval, which could provide the necessary catalyst for a significant price rally.
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Tron founder Justin Sun is showing off diamond hands as the Ethereum price tries to stage a resurgence. Justin Sun has disclosed his intention not to sell off his ETH holdings while exploring new collaboration opportunities with Ethereum developers.
Tron Founder Is Not Selling ETH Holdings
Justin Sun has confirmed his resolve not to sell off any ETH despite falling prices for the largest altcoin. According to a post on X, the Tron founder disclosed plans to HODL the asset while unveiling plans to trigger a growth spurt.
“ETH is currently at a low price, but we have no intention of selling our ETH holdings,” said Justin Sun.
The Tron Foundation is yet to publicly reveal its ETH holdings, but speculation is rife that the organization holds a sizable amount. However, the Tron founder reportedly holds around 665,000 ETH valued at just under $1 billion at current prices.
Since Ethereum began its decline, the value of Justin Sun’s ETH holdings have plummeted from its highs of around $2.5 billion. Despite the price drop, the Tron founder is remaining firm in his resolve not to offload his ETH bags.
However, Ethereum whales are creating sell pressure for ETH by offloading their coins at a loss, sparking fears of a dip below $1,500.
Collaborating With Developers To Improve Ethereum Price
Alongside his declaration to HODL ETH, Sun revealed plans to double down on the Ethereum network. Going forward, Sun notes that Tron will explore increased collaboration with Ethereum via initiatives with developers and other critical stakeholders.
“Tron will continue to seek opportunities to collaborate with more Ethereum developers and build our industry together,” adds Justin Sun.
His comments come on the heels of a raft of community suggestions designed to improve Ethereum price performance. While the Tron founder did not give further details, the planned collaboration is expected to trigger a flurry of ecosystem activity.
This is not the first time Justin Sun is backing Ethereum with the Tron founder previously unveiling strategy to push ETH price to $10K. Sun’s plans revolved around stopping the Ethereum Foundation from making ETH sales for three years and taxing L2 protocols.
At press time, Ethereum price currently trades at $1,581 after falling by 46% over the last 12 months. There is chatter that Ethereum price has bottomed and bullish US unemployment data can trigger a rally to $2,000. Charts are indicating signals for an uptrend with ETH trading above a resistance trend line, sparking belief for push toward $4,800.
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Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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