Avalanche (AVAX) recently completed a significant milestone by unlocking its final set of token allocations. This final release marks a transition to a more controlled unlock schedule, focusing on quarterly releases of 1.6 million AVAX tokens until 2030. The recent event saw a release of 9.54 million AVAX tokens, distributed across various segments: 2.25 million to strategic partners, 1.67 million to the foundation, 4.5 million to the team, and 1.13 million through airdrops.
Strategic Shift To Manage Market Stability
The change in unlock strategy aims to reduce selling pressure and stabilize the market by carefully managing supply. Experts believe this approach is designed to mitigate the potential negative impacts of large token releases on AVAX’s price.
The initial market reaction to the announcement was positive, with AVAX showing resilience and briefly boosting the altcoin sector. However, the optimism was short-lived as broader market factors outweighed the bullish momentum. At the time of writing, AVAX is trading at $26, down by 1.45% in the past 24 hours but up by 21% over the week.
The 24-hour trading volume of AVAX has decreased by 3%, with $285 million in trades. Analysts suggest that AVAX has technically found a support level between $22.84 and $21.06 on the AVAX/USDT 4-hour chart. If the asset maintains its position above this range, it could trigger a bullish trend. Conversely, a failure to sustain this support may lead to increased selling pressure and a potential bearish trend.
On a more positive note, several indicators suggest a bullish outlook. The Elliott Wave analysis and the formation of a falling wedge pattern on Avalanche’s 3-day chart point to a possible upward breakout. If this pattern holds, AVAX might replicate its November–December 2023 performance and experience a 200% price surge.
Institutional Interest Drives Growth
In addition to these technical indicators, Avalanche has garnered attention from major institutional players. Grayscale Investments has launched the Avalanche Investment Fund (Grayscale Avalanche Trust), providing indirect exposure to the Avalanche ecosystem and its native token, AVAX. This move could enhance AVAX’s value proposition in the market.
Similarly, Franklin Templeton’s expansion onto the Avalanche network highlights the growing institutional interest in Avalanche. This development underscores the platform’s increasing role in institutional finance and its potential for sustainable growth.
Looking Ahead
As Avalanche continues to navigate through its token unlock phases and capitalizes on institutional support, the future looks promising. While current market conditions present challenges, the underlying technical indicators and institutional backing suggest a robust potential for AVAX to rebound and thrive in the coming months.
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