Grayscale Lists Hedera’s HBAR as a Possible Investment Asset

• Grayscale’s move to potentially include Hedera’s HBAR in its investment products could bring the token to hedge funds, family offices, and other large-scale investors.
• This could lead to growing institutional interest and the potential for significant liquidity and trading activity in the HBAR token.

In a move reflecting its growing interest in HBAR, Hedera Hashgraph’s native token, crypto asset management company Grayscale Investments has added it to its list of “assets under consideration.” HBAR has been recognized widely for its focus on enterprise blockchain solutions. Moreover, this move should see an influx of interest both from institutional investors and retail customers.

Grayscale’s Strategic Play Into HBAR Market

Grayscale’s consideration of HBAR for potential investment products is a recognition of its increasing utility in the blockchain space. As a leader in the assessment process, Grayscale’s endorsement usually provides a substantial boost to a crypto token’s adoption and market performance. With potential inclusion in Grayscale’s portfolio, institutional investors may find easier access to this compliant investment product, which enables them to get exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Inclusion in a Grayscale product would mark a significant step for HBAR, as the token would come within the reach of hedge funds, family offices, and other large-scale investors. The products offered by Grayscale form a bridge through which traditional market participants enter the crypto world. This could potentially bring in significant liquidity and trading activity, propelling HBAR into the market.

Grayscale’s latest move is in line with the unique value proposition of HBAR. The Hedera Hashgraph network is celebrated for its speed, security, and energy efficiency. It has garnered significant enterprise-level traction, especially with corporate giants like Google, IBM, and Tata Communications backing it. Tokenized assets, payment systems, and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the areas where Hedera Hashgraph is becoming a significant player.

Moreover, as netizens expect a spot XRP ETF after the launch of Grayscale’s XRP Trust last year, HBAR could also benefit from a similar move. In case the asset manager establishes a Hedera Fund, it could also move on to file for the second HBAR ETF after Canary Capital, per the CNF report. 

HBAR Price Analysis: Mixed Signals

Amid the Grayscale investment hype, recent market activity shows that HBAR has seen $4 million in spot inflows over the past week. This indicates increasing demand for the token. However, technical indicators show that bearish momentum continues to weigh on its price trajectory.

The True Strength Index (TSI) for HBAR is currently showing the indicator’s line below its signal line. This indicates that bearish forces are dominant, and selling activity is greater than buying interest. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator also reflects a similar outlook. With the MACD line trending below the signal line, reinforcing the downward 

Recently, HBAR’s price has traded within a tight range since early December, facing resistance at $0.33 and finding support near $0.24. Currently, the token is trading at around $0.28, just above the support zone. However, with increasing downward pressure, HBAR may test the $0.24 support in the coming days.

In case this support level breaks, the token may drop further, with analysts eyeing $0.16 as the next critical price floor. On the other hand, continued spot inflows and increased institutional interest could drive HBAR’s price higher, with $0.33 as a potential resistance target. As reported by CNF, market analysts are expecting a mega Hedera price rally to $15 in the next bull run.