Toncoin on the rise in market capitalization

Toncoin has reached important milestones in the TON ecosystem, surpassing 1.1 million daily users and a market capitalization of 13.96 billion dollars, but its future is uncertain due to the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov.

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Toncoin reaches 1.1 million daily users and a capitalization of $13.96 billion 

As anticipated, Toncoin, the cryptocurrency born within the ecosystem The Open Network (TON), has recently recorded an impressive growth. 

On May 13, Toncoin reached 1.1 million daily active users, a milestone that highlights the growing adoption of the criptovaluta.

As of August 26, its market capitalization reached 13.96 billion dollars, placing it at the top of the TON ecosystem. 

However, despite these promising numbers, the Toncoin market has been shaken by recent events that could have lasting repercussions.

On August 24, Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, an event that triggered a series of reactions in the cryptocurrency market. 

Although Toncoin continued to show strength in the days following the arrest, the news quickly changed investor sentiment, leading to a significant sell-off. 

On August 25, the price of Toncoin plummeted by 25%, dropping to $5.24, a decline that raised concerns among investors.

‘Big investors’: confidence or risk signals?

An element of particular interest is represented by the concentration of “whales” (large investors) within the TON ecosystem. 

According to the data from IntoTheBlock (ITB), as of August 19, two of the main tokens of the ecosystem, Gomining and Ston, saw 98% of their total supply held by these large stakeholders.

This concentration of economic power, while on one hand it may seem like a sign of confidence in the project’s potential, on the other hand it entails significant risks.

In fact, the presence of such investors can make the market highly volatile, as the movements of a few large players could have a disproportionate impact on the value of the cryptocurrency.

The detention of Durov has added further pressure on an already tense market.

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, had to address the issue during a press conference on August 29, denying any involvement in Durov’s trip to France. 

Macron clarified that he was not aware of Durov’s arrival and reiterated that the case would be handled independently by the French judicial system. 

These statements have only partially reassured the market, which remains concerned about the possible legal and political consequences related to Durov’s arrest.

The future of the TON ecosystem

In response to the drop in the price of Toncoin, some analysts have suggested that there might be conditions for a rebound. Despite the initial panic, various technical indicators and market factors could support a recovery of the cryptocurrency in the short term. 

However, the uncertainty related to Durov’s legal situation and the possibility of further negative developments continue to cast shadows on the future of Toncoin.

The case of Toncoin and Durov represents an emblematic example of how external events can have a profound and immediate impact on the cryptocurrency market. 

While on one hand technology and mass adoption seem to push forward projects like Toncoin, on the other hand market dynamics remain highly sensitive to external factors. 

In particular, the concentration of whales within the TON ecosystem raises questions about the long-term stability of the project.

Looking ahead, it will be crucial to monitor both the evolution of the judicial case of Durov and the moves of the big investors within the TON ecosystem. 

While some investors might see the current Toncoin crash as a buying opportunity, others might prefer to wait for further developments before taking a position.