|

ApeCoin price plots silent comeback with staking update

  • The team behind ApeCoin is currently finalizing details that will serve as the basis for a broader update in line with AIPs-21 and 22. 
  • Horizen Labs is selected as the partner to receive a grant to build and manage a staking system for ApeCoin DAO. 
  • Analysts believe ApeCoin price could hit the bullish target of $14 if the NFT token continues its uptrend. 

The ApeCoin community chose Horizen Labs to build and manage a staking system in line with AIPs- 21 and 22. Analysts believe ApeCoin price has bullish potential, and the NFT token could rally to the $14 target soon. 

Also read: Here is the reason why Ethereum whales are buying millions of ApeCoin tokens

ApeCoin announces details of staking update

On July 23, 2022, ApeCoin developers shared an update of the work on APE staking. By passing AIPs-21 & 22, the community instructed the Foundation to develop a staking system with specific guidelines. Horizen Labs was chosen as a trusted partner to receive a grant, build and manage a staking system for the ApeCoin DAO. 

The Foundation announced that the staking system for ApeCoin will be developed in a 12-16 week timeframe. The announcement reads:

The robust staking system will be launched this Autumn.

For the ApeCoin community, staking is an important function. Therefore, the launch of ApeCoin staking by Horizen Labs could trigger a bullish sentiment among APE holders. 

ApeCoin community is currently voting on a 24*7 news site proposal

Bored Ape Gazette seeks fund allocation from ApeCoin. The community is voting on a proposal to build a trusted source of information and expand operations into continuous research, analysis and reporting across the ecosystem. 

Bored Ape Gazette seeks a grant from the ApeCoin DAO to make their business sustainable and keep APE holders, BAYC members, and the general public informed on all things Ape. 

Voting for the proposal to grant funds to Bored Ape Gazette ends on July 27 at 9 PM ET. 

Analysts have predicted an ApeCoin price rally to $14

Analysts at FXStreet believe ApeCoin price could hit the bullish target of $14 if specific conditions are met. ApeCoin price faces significant resistance between $7.28 and $7.98 level. Flipping the $7.98 level will prepare ApeCoin for a run up to $14. 

ApeCoin price rally to $14 implies a 105% upswing from the current level. To find out whether ApeCoin will be able to break out of its downtrend and make a swift comeback and for key price levels, check the video below:

Author

Ekta Mourya

Ekta Mourya

FXStreet

Ekta Mourya has extensive experience in fundamental and on-chain analysis, particularly focused on impact of macroeconomics and central bank policies on cryptocurrencies.

More from Ekta Mourya
Share:

Editor's Picks

Kraken’s parent plans regulated US perpetual futures on Hyperliquid

Hyperliquid has named Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, as its intended first Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated deployer on HIP-3 markets. In an X post on Monday, Hyperliquid stated that Payward plans to use its infrastructure to deploy perpetual futures markets for US customers. The proposed arrangement remains subject to regulatory approval.

Pi Network Price Forecast: PI stalls as weak crypto sentiment caps recovery

Pi Network holds steady above $0.0760 stalling after a roughly 2% rebound the previous day. The broader market's weak sentiment and reduced trading volume weigh on the PI token. The technical outlook is bearish, with price capped below a long-term resistance trendline and weak momentum.

Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM remain under pressure as bearish momentum persists

Ripple and Stellar continue to remain under pressure, trading below $1.30 and $0.169 respectively, after a mild recovery the previous day. Both XRP and XLM remain below their key Exponential Moving Averages, indicating bearish price action. Moreover, mixed derivatives metrics and cautious on-chain data are capping sustained recovery in XRP and XLM.

Ripple secures OCC approval for National Trust Bank
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, announced in an X post on Monday that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted final approval to charter Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB). The federally supervised national bank demonstrates Ripple's progress toward building digital asset infrastructure within a regulated financial system.
Bitcoin extends pullback as ETF inflows clash with risk-off sentiment

Bitcoin remains under pressure, trading around $81,800 on Friday, recording modest losses so far this week. Despite a mild pullback, institutional demand showed signs of a comeback with spot Exchange Traded Funds recording $442.67 million in net inflows through Thursday.