Toncoin (TON), a layer-1 altcoin, has caught the attention of prominent crypto asset manager Pantera Capital. In a move that sent ripples through the market, Pantera announced its investment in TON, triggering a continued bullish rally for the crypto asset.
As of writing, Toncoin has surged 8.59% in the last 24 hours and 10.44% over the last 7 days, currently trading at $5.78. With a market cap of $20 billion, it ranks 9th among top cryptos. The 24-hour trading volume stands at over $316 billion, a 37% gain over the last 24 hours. This impressive performance highlights the growing interest and adoption of the layer-1 altcoin linked to Telegram's ecosystem.
TON Price Chart: CoinMarketCap
TON is the native token for a layer-1 blockchain initially developed by the encrypted messaging platform Telegram. Although Telegram parted ways with the project in 2020 following a legal tussle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Open Network, an open-source community of developers, took over the management of the technology that same year.
However, TON's connection to Telegram remains strong, as the cryptocurrency can still be sent by Telegram's over 700 million users within the platform without entering long wallet addresses. This seamless integration played a crucial role in Pantera's decision to invest in the project.
Ryan Barney, a partner at Pantera Capital, highlighted the potential of TON to introduce crypto to the masses. Barney further emphasized the synergy between Telegram's vast user base and TON's emerging ecosystem, expressing optimism about the project's potential to become one of the largest crypto networks.
The cryptocurrency market has responded positively to Pantera's investment in TON. After the two weekly candles closed bearish, resulting from an all-time high rally of $7.67. However, Toncoin found support at a low of $4.60 and now seems poised to test new highs.
Since hitting a low of $4.60 on May 1st, the price has broken out of the $5.55 resistance level, indicating a bullish sentiment. Analysis suggests that the price could potentially test the ascending trendline resistance or even the recent all-time high of $7.67, which was created on April 11.
TONUSD Daily Chart: TradingView
Looking ahead, predictions for TON's price are optimistic. Analysts expect the price of TON to end 2024 on a bullish note, with predictions close to $20. However, 2026 and 2029 could be bearish years for Toncoin. By 2030, if TON gains significant adoption, the price might hit an impressive $55, reflecting the project's potential to become a major player in the cryptocurrency space.
The recent investment by Pantera Capital in Toncoin has ignited a wave of excitement in the cryptocurrency community. As TON leverages its connection with Telegram and its vast user base, the project appears well-positioned to introduce crypto to the masses.
With positive price action and bullish predictions for the coming years, the future looks bright for TON. As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this layer-1 altcoin carves out its niche and contributes to the mainstream adoption of cryptos.
Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp
_____________
Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. You are responsible for conducting your own research (DYOR) before making any investments. Read more here.