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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped under $63,000 early Tuesday, extending a downturn triggered by profit-taking after a weekend rally. The leading cryptocurrency fell 1.4% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data, dragging down other major cryptocurrencies in its wake. Ether (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), and XRP (XRP) each saw declines of up to 2%, while Dogecoin (DOGE) led the decline with a 4% drop.
Ton Network’s TON also faced a tough day, sliding 4% after news of the arrest of Telegram’s CEO. This pushed its seven-day losses to over 20%. The broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20), an index of the largest tokens by market capitalization, fell 1.5%, reflecting the overall market downturn.
QCP Capital, a Singapore-based trading desk, highlighted a notable increase in call spread buying. This strategy, involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of call options, indicates a generally bullish outlook but with no immediate explosive gains expected. QCP noted the selling of Bitcoin calls at the $100,000 strike price, suggesting that while sentiment remains positive, market participants are preparing for potential short-term fluctuations.
Call options, which grant the right to purchase an asset at a set price before a certain date, are seen as bullish, while put options provide the right to sell. The current market skew towards put options indicates that despite the overall optimism, traders are positioning themselves cautiously.
In contrast, SafePal’s SFP tokens have been buoyed by a new staking feature, SFPlus. Over the past week, SFP prices surged by up to 8%, outperforming many major tokens. The SFPlus update encourages long-term staking by offering rewards like airdrops, hardware wallet discounts, and upgraded account tiers. SafePal’s CEO, Veronica Wong, emphasized that this feature aligns the interests of loyal SFP holders with the broader wallet ecosystem and aims to address a common issue in the crypto industry: the disconnect between project growth and token holder benefits.
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“We’ve seen close to 1.5 million $SFP staked from over 100,000 wallets in just a few days,” Wong told CoinDesk. “This steady growth amid uncertain market conditions highlights the value of SFPlus in driving genuine engagement.”
As the crypto market grapples with recent volatility, SafePal’s innovative approach demonstrates how strategic updates can drive token value even in a turbulent environment.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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