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AVAX, native token of the Avalanche network, made a resounding entrance into the cryptocurrency markets at the onset of the year, establishing itself as a prominent player and outpacing many other altcoins.<\/p>\n

The initial enthusiasm surrounding AVAX, however, underwent a notable transformation as the narrative took an unexpected turn. Presently, the token finds itself perched at $36.65, reflecting a marked shift from its earlier bullish trajectory. Over the last seven days, AVAX has encountered a challenging period, sustaining a 15% loss.<\/p>\n

AVAX Downturn Sparks Concerns, Social Silence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The reasons behind this recent downturn could be multifaceted, ranging from market sentiment shifts to external factors influencing broader cryptocurrency trends. Investors and market analysts are closely monitoring the situation to discern the underlying dynamics at play and determine whether this is a temporary correction or indicative of a more sustained trend.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, a curious case emerges \u2013 the dwindling social volume. Despite AVAX’s resilience, online chatter surrounding the platform has taken a nosedive, raising questions about the sustainability of the coin.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Cardano\u2019s 2024 Rollercoaster: Price Plunges 18% Despite 250% Surge In Development Activity<\/a><\/div>\n

The diminishing social volume might suggest a divergence between market performance and investor sentiment, prompting a closer examination of factors influencing both the cryptocurrency’s value and the perception within the community.<\/p>\n

Positively, though, the market capitalization of Avalanche has risen by more than 5% in the past few days, indicating a greater influx of investors.<\/p>\n

AVAX market cap currently at $12.647 billion. Chart: TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n
Not too long after Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund adopted the layer-1 blockchain, Avalanche saw a robust comeback. With billions of cryptocurrency assets under its management, Grayscale is one of the biggest digital asset managers.<\/p>\n
The inclusion of AVAX in Grayscale’s fund indicates that institutions will still be interested in Avalanche until 2024 and beyond.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Avalanche’s circulating supply shrank significantly in the latter half of 2023, fueled by a surge in activity surrounding “inscriptions.”<\/p>\n
Avalanche Surges: Record Token Burns Celebrated<\/strong><\/h2>\n
These data-on-chain creations generate transaction fees, which are then permanently removed from circulation through the network’s burn mechanism.<\/p>\n
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Source: AVASCAN<\/pre>\n
December alone saw a record 195,000 token burn, a testament to the growing popularity of inscriptions on Avalanche.<\/p>\n
Experts attribute this trend to several factors. Inscription-based transactions, initially popular on Bitcoin, are finding new life on Avalanche due to their creative potential and contribution to the burn mechanism.<\/p>\n
Related Reading: Maker Takes The Spotlight With 34% Gain \u2013 Can MKR Hold This Position?<\/a><\/div>\n
This creates a positive feedback loop, attracting users and further reducing the circulating supply. Additionally, the rise of inscription activity suggests a growing and engaged Avalanche community, which bodes well for the network’s long-term health.<\/p>\n
However, the implications of this trend are nuanced. While token scarcity could lead to increased AVAX value over time, similar to Bitcoin, it also raises concerns about rising transaction fees and potential centralization if large inscription projects control a significant portion of the fee pool.<\/p>\n
Featured image from Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AVAX, native token of the Avalanche network, made a resounding entrance into the cryptocurrency markets at the onset of the year, establishing itself as a prominent player and outpacing many other altcoins. The initial enthusiasm surrounding AVAX, however, underwent a notable transformation as the narrative took an unexpected turn. Presently, the token finds itself perched at $36.65, reflecting a marked shift from its earlier bullish trajectory. Over the last seven days, AVAX has encountered a challenging period, sustaining a 15% loss. AVAX Downturn Sparks Concerns, Social Silence The reasons behind this recent downturn could be multifaceted, ranging from market sentiment shifts to external factors influencing broader cryptocurrency trends. Investors and market analysts are closely monitoring the situation to discern the underlying dynamics at play and determine whether this is a temporary correction or indicative of a more sustained trend. Furthermore, a curious case emerges \u2013 the dwindling social volume. Despite AVAX’s resilience, online chatter surrounding the platform has taken a nosedive, raising questions about the sustainability of the coin. Related Reading: Cardano\u2019s 2024 Rollercoaster: Price Plunges 18% Despite 250% Surge In Development Activity The diminishing social volume might suggest a divergence between market performance and investor sentiment, prompting a closer examination of factors influencing both the cryptocurrency’s value and the perception within the community. Positively, though, the market capitalization of Avalanche has risen by more than 5% in the past few days, indicating a greater influx of investors. AVAX market cap currently at $12.647 billion. Chart: TradingView.com Not too long after Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund adopted the layer-1 blockchain, Avalanche saw a robust comeback. With billions of cryptocurrency assets under its management, Grayscale is one of the biggest digital asset managers. The inclusion of AVAX in Grayscale’s fund indicates that institutions will still be interested in Avalanche until 2024 and beyond. Meanwhile, Avalanche’s circulating supply shrank significantly in the latter half of 2023, fueled by a surge in activity surrounding “inscriptions.” Avalanche Surges: Record Token Burns Celebrated These data-on-chain creations generate transaction fees, which are then permanently removed from circulation through the network’s burn mechanism. Source: AVASCAN December alone saw a record 195,000 token burn, a testament to the growing popularity of inscriptions on Avalanche. Experts attribute this trend to several factors. Inscription-based transactions, initially popular on Bitcoin, are finding new life on Avalanche due to their creative potential and contribution to the burn mechanism. Related Reading: Maker Takes The Spotlight With 34% Gain \u2013 Can MKR Hold This Position? This creates a positive feedback loop, attracting users and further reducing the circulating supply. Additionally, the rise of inscription activity suggests a growing and engaged Avalanche community, which bodes well for the network’s long-term health. However, the implications of this trend are nuanced. While token scarcity could lead to increased AVAX value over time, similar to Bitcoin, it also raises concerns about rising transaction fees and potential centralization if large inscription projects control a significant portion of the fee pool. 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He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley! So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill). Think Christian's all work and no play? Not a chance! When he's not at his computer, you'll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair. Speaking of chill, Christian's got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin\u2019 helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better. Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies. Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors - and bosses - he deeply respects. So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words \u2013 the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.","sameAs":["jomarjet01"],"url":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/author\/jomarjet01\/"}]}},"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"AVAX Smashes South: Can Avalanche Find Traction After 15% Plunge?","url":"http:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/avax-smashes-south-can-avalanche-find-traction-after-15-plunge\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/avax-smashes-south-can-avalanche-find-traction-after-15-plunge\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-54.png?resize=200%2C200","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-54.png?fit=339%2C224"},"articleSection":"Cryptocurrency Market News","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Christian Encila"}],"creator":["Christian Encila"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NewsBTC","logo":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cropped-cropped-cropped-favicon.png?w=32"},"keywords":["avalanche (avax)","avax","avaxusd","crypto","price action"],"dateCreated":"2024-01-10T07:10:01Z","datePublished":"2024-01-10T07:10:01Z","dateModified":"2024-01-10T07:10:01Z"},"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"AVAX Smashes South: Can Avalanche Find Traction After 15% Plunge?\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/wncen.com\\\/news\\\/avax-smashes-south-can-avalanche-find-traction-after-15-plunge\\\/\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/wncen.com\\\/news\\\/avax-smashes-south-can-avalanche-find-traction-after-15-plunge\\\/\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wncen.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/a-54.png?resize=200%2C200\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wncen.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/a-54.png?fit=339%2C224\"},\"articleSection\":\"Cryptocurrency Market News\",\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Christian Encila\"}],\"creator\":[\"Christian Encila\"],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"NewsBTC\",\"logo\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wncen.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/06\\\/cropped-cropped-cropped-favicon.png?w=32\"},\"keywords\":[\"avalanche (avax)\",\"avax\",\"avaxusd\",\"crypto\",\"price action\"],\"dateCreated\":\"2024-01-10T07:10:01Z\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-10T07:10:01Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-01-10T07:10:01Z\"}<\/script>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/wncen.com\/p.js"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-54.png?fit=339%2C224","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/568838"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/557"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=568838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/568838\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/568854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=568838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=568838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=568838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}