Crypto Market Round-Up

Typically, cryptocurrencies are termed as digital currencies and use blockchain technology to record every transaction. Polygon (MATIC), formerly known as Matic Network, is an Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development platform that supports building different types of applications. It can be used to create infra required by the developer, such as optimistic rollup chains, standalone chains, ZK rollup chains, etc. MATIC has a market capitalization of ~USD 10.64 billion (as per TradingView as of March 02, 2023).

Last week, the benchmark S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index started on a positive note but maintained a bearish momentum for the entire week. The index declined by 122.64 points (~6.00%) to 1922.92 for the week ending February 24, 2023. In the current week starting February 27, 2023, the index is trading with positive momentum. However, other major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, are witnessing negative momentum for the current week.

Having understood the S&P Cryptocurrency BDM Index movement over the last week and the scenario for the upcoming week, one crypto that seems ‘Bearish’ at the current level appears to be Polygon (MATIC) Perpetual Futures based on the below technical parameters: -

Polygon (MATIC) Perpetual Futures:

Noted below are the generic insights, indicative entry price, support levels, and resistance for the next 1-2 weeks duration for the MATIC:

Entry level and Support Levels as mentioned herein are only indicative in nature as per trend analysis and further evaluation is required when looking at cryptocurrency under discussion.

Note: The reference Information in this report has been sourced from TradingView.

MATIC Technical Analysis Summary (On the Daily Chart):

On the daily chart, MATIC’s price witnessed a breakout of the upward sloping trendline support at USD 1.24 level on February 28, 2023. After the breakout, prices have sustained below the upward sloping trendline resistance level, indicating negative movement in price action. Moreover, the prices are trading below the trend-following indicators 21-period SMA, indicating downside momentum in the cryptocurrency. Further, the leading indicator RSI (14-period) is showing a reading of ~46.74 level, indicating negative momentum. However, the prices are trading above the trend-following indicators 50-period SMA, which may act as a support level.

The momentum indicator MACD histogram is trading below the centerline, supporting a negative stance. Moreover, the prices are trading below the Parabolic SAR indicator, which may act as a resistance level. Now the next support level appears to be at USD 1.05, and prices may test this level in the coming sessions (1-2 weeks).

Noted below are the illustrative points as key positives and risks when looking at Polygon (MATIC) in the cryptocurrency space: -

Illustrative points as Positives:

• Secure and Scalable: The four layers, namely, the Ethereum layer, Security layer, Polygon Networks layer, and Execution layer, made smart contracts reliable and more secure in the Ethereum blockchain platform. It also helps transactions to be taken off from the main blockchains into secondary chains making transactions faster and cheaper.
• Developers’ Strength: Due to its ability to create decentralized applications, it has attracted a handful of projects on the Ethereum platform, such as Aavegotchi, Neon District gaming application, Decentraland virtual world, Polymarket prediction market, and SportX gambling application. It is also collaborating with Trace Network to bring transparency for retail brands to shift to token-based purchases.

Illustrative points as Risks:

• Threat of Ethereum 2.0: The transition to Ethereum 2.0 to take effect by the end of 2021 or early 2022 is expected to boost transaction speed from 15-20 TPS (transaction per second) to a whopping 100,000. This will significantly affect Polygon as users may migrate to Ethereum.
• Limited Scope and High Competition: The Polygon was simply created to widen the scale of Ethereum. It faces competition from Polkadot and Chainlink, offering the same scalability solution as Polygon.

Conclusion:

Based on the above-mentioned price action analysis and technical indicators outlook, Polygon (MATIC) perpetual futures may witness movement in the downside direction. The trend looks to be in an interesting space and the currency looks ‘Bearish’ given the current price of USD 1.2297 (as on March 02, 2023, at 06:30 AM, (GMT+1) Time in London, UK. However, volatility in the price should be borne in mind when looking at further evaluation for investment scenarios. Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while making investment decisions.

Related Risks: Based on the technical analysis, the risks are defined as per risk-reward ratio (~0.80:1.00), however, returns are generated within 1-2 weeks’ time frame. This report may be looked at from high-risk perspective and recommendations are provided are for a short duration. Recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the cryptocurrency has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact the cryptocurrency prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks etc.

Note 1: Trend Indications

Bullish Trend is generally used in information services and financial reporting as a trend typified with an upward momentum in prices based on the market sentiments, overall price action, and technical analysis. Typically, Resistance Levels or Indicative Stop loss levels need to be evaluated for exit triggers. 

Bearish Trend is generally used in information services and financial reporting as a trend typified with a downward movement in prices based on the market sentiments, overall price action, and technical analysis. Typically, Support Levels or Indicative Stop loss levels need to be evaluated for exit triggers.

When we identify trends as ‘Bullish’ or ‘Bearish’ it is based on a technical analysis of the available data as we understand it and is not, and should not be considered as, either advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold the relevant cryptoassets.

Note 2: How to Read the Chart?

The Green colour line reflects the 21-period simple moving average (SMA) while the red line indicates the 50-period SMA. SMA helps to identify existing price trends and if the prices trade above the 21-period and 50-period SMA, then in general it shows an uptrend trend.

The Black colour line in the chart’s lower segment is a 14-period Relative Strength Index (RSI) which indicates momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status, while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue colour bars in the chart’s lower segment show the volume of the Cryptocurrency. The volume is the quantity that changed hands during the given period. Cryptocurrencies with high volumes are more liquid compared to lesser once and higher volumes help in easier and faster execution of the order.

The Orange colour lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the Cryptocurrency prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the Cryptocurrency and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the Cryptocurrency.

Resistance: A level at which the Cryptocurrency prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the Cryptocurrency and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the Cryptocurrency.

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable movement in the Cryptocurrency prices.

A trailing stop-loss is a modification of stop-loss in case of favourable movement in the price to protect the gains. It is suggested to Trail the Stop-Loss as per the aforementioned levels if the Cryptocurrency price achieves more than 60% of the Resistance 1. individuals, in general, might consider exiting from the position as per the Trailing Stop-Loss level if the price starts moving downwards after achieving more than 60% of Resistance 1. However, these indications need further evaluation basis associated risks and any change in trends.

The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is March 02, 2023 at 06:30 AM, (GMT+1) Time in London, UK.  S&P Cryptocurrency BDM Index in this report has been sourced from REFINITIV.

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

RSI: Relative Strength Index

USD: United States dollar

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