After significant investments in like Sandbox (SAND) and Decentraland (MANA), a certain Ethereum (ETH) whale is now going all-in on Pullix (PLX) during the presale event. Let’s find out more about this promising project and what has attracted the attention of this influential investor.
Pullix (PLX): The Hybrid Trading Exchange
Pullix is a new trading platform that aims to revolutionize how we think about cryptocurrency exchanges. At the core of Pullix’s innovative approach is its hybrid model, which seamlessly blends the advantages of decentralized (DeFi) and centralized (CeFi) exchanges.
Unlike traditional exchanges that retain most of the profits, Pullix distributes a portion of its transaction fees back to those who contribute to the exchange’s success. With centralized exchanges like Binance keeping all the profits, Pullix putting users first is a breath of fresh air.
Another game-changer is Pullix’s decision to curb KYC/AML requirements. Pullix allows traders to access stocks, ETFs, commodities, and crypto while keeping their identity and financial information safe by not forcing users through cumbersome and privacy-invasive verification processes.
The decision by this Ethereum holder to invest heavily in Pullix speaks volumes about the platform’s potential. Their investment strategy, which previously capitalized on the growth of virtual real estate and gaming on the blockchain, is now capitalizing on the new hybrid exchange model built on Ethereum.
The Ethereum holder recognizes that the current $0.14 PLX price during the presale is the last time early investors can get in at such a low price. There isn’t much longer until the presale ends, so the current rush to snag PLX tokens at the lowest price possible is understandable.
Let’s now look at Sandbox and Decentraland to understand why they are successful, why their growth has stagnated, and why the Ethereum whale who bet on their success is backing Pullix.
Sandbox (SAND): Riding the Metaverse Wave
The metaverse movement reached mainstream appeal in 2021 when Facebook rebranded to Meta and announced its plans to build a metaverse. Sandbox was one of the biggest beneficiaries, with a pump from below $0.036 to a peak of $8.44 as the market went crazy for anything metaverse-related.
While the $6B+ market cap was initially seen as fair value, it became too high to justify a gaming metaverse with an active user base dropping weekly. The current token price of $0.48 and market cap of $1.09 are more in line with their current progress and user activity.
However, the potential for Sandbox to grow is still there, especially if the metaverse movement takes off again as it did in 2021. There is a case to be made that Sandbox was too early to the party, and their time will come again. The announcement that Forbes will build within the Sandbox is a great sign of future things.
The $1.00 level remains the critical resistance zone that must be overcome if Sandbox is to regain its previous highs. For the Ethereum whale, this consolidation below $1.00 is a great time to diversify into other promising projects like Pullix. Should it break $1.00, the next resistance levels are at $1.50 and $3.00, although these should prove no real challenge if sentiment turns bullish again.
Decentraland (MANA): The $1.00 Resistance
Decentraland is another blockchain-based virtual platform that rode the metaverse wave in 2021. Its token, MANA, pumped over 100x to a peak of $5.90 as it looked like the metaverse was the next big thing.
But similar to Sandbox, Decentraland couldn’t sustain its high market cap and token price in the face of declining user activity. It currently sits at a market cap of $895M, with a token price of $0.47, still significantly higher than its pre-2021 levels.
Current market analysis indicates that Decentraland needs to breach the resistance levels at $0.50 and $1.00 to begin a new uptrend. In the meantime, investors are leaning towards the Pullix presale in the hope of repeating Decentraland’s meteoric gains.
One potentially bullish catalyst for Decentraland is the 2024 manifesto released in late January. The main takeaway from this document is the new Desktop Client that will allow Decentaland to prepare for both mobile and VR experiences, greatly expanding its potential user base.
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Source: https://blockchainreporter.net/ethereum-eth-holder-who-bet-big-on-sandbox-sand-and-decentraland-mana-is-all-in-on-pullix-plx/