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

  • ApeCoin, the NFT token has teamed up with authentication app tokenproof to verify and distribute tickets to Ape Fest '22.
  • ApeCoin now ranks in the top 10 cryptocurrencies held by large wallet investors on the Ethereum blockchain.
  • Analysts believe ApeCoin price breakout to $7.20 could confirm a bullish trend in the NFT token.

Large wallet investors on the Ethereum network are bullish on ApeCoin price. Whales have consistently accumulated the NFT token ahead of Ape Fest ‘22, scheduled for June 20, 2022. 

Also read: ApeCoin price shows reasons to jump in early

ApeCoin partners with tokenproof for Ape Fest ‘22

ApeCoin has partnered with tokenproof, an app that enables NFT owners to authenticate the ownership of NFTs and other assets, while they are safely held in cold storage. ApeCoin’s partnership allows the NFT token to verify ownership and distribute tickets to Ape Fest ‘22 event. 

ApeCoin informed its community of token holders that the only way to get tickets for Ape Fest ‘22 is via the tokenproof application. To enroll in tokenproof, users have to use a wallet holding Bored Ape Yacht Club or Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFTs.

ApeCoin is organizing the Ape Fest on June 20-23, 2022, between 5 and 10 pm, taking over Pier 17 in New York City. 

With Ape Fest drawing closer, there is a rise in ApeCoin accumulation by whales on the Ethereum network. 

Ethereum whales accumulate ApeCoin 

WhaleStats, a leading crypto analytics platform tracks the top 100 Ethereum whale addresses. Based on data from WhaleStats, whales on the Ethereum network have turned to NFT tokens. Among other tokens, whales are now accumulating ApeCoin

A leading Ethereum whale “Banobo” acquired 450,000 ApeCoins, worth over $3 million. This is the highest ApeCoin accumulation by a whale on the Ethereum network. 

Analysts believe ApeCoin price could climb higher 

Eno Ikenna Eteng, a leading crypto analyst evaluated the ApeCoin price chart and identified the formation of a pinbar at the $7.0036 level. The analyst has set the downside target at $6.0211 and a break past resistance at $7.20 could promote a rally to $8.33 and $9, the psychological resistance level. 

APE/USDT price chart

APE/USDT price chart

$9.80 is one of the most bullish targets for ApeCoin price and analysts at the YouTube channel AA-Accelerate believe the NFT token could breakout soon. Analysts consider $9.80 a key significant level for ApeCoin. 

APE/USDT 4-hour price chart

APE/USDT 4-hour price chart

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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.

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