The decline was accompanied by a spike in volume, suggesting large-holder or institutional activity, and analysts see a risk of continued pressure.
The token's trading range was volatile with above-average volume indicating trader repositioning and uncertainty.
The Telegram CEO may stand as the most pivotal figure in the bona fide mass adoption of cryptocurrency.
The token's price found support at $1.6025, which held firm despite initial selling pressure, and has since shown signs of a potential reversal.
STON.fi, TON's largest DeFi protocol, launched a fully onchain DAO, enabling users to vote on governance decisions and receive tokens representing voting power.
Cocoon lets GPU owners rent out computing power for AI tasks and receive TON tokens as compensation, with Telegram as the first user.
Altcoin funding rates, including for TON, have turned positive, indicating renewed confidence among traders, but overall market participation remains muted.
The token's price action points to fading buyer interest, with initial strong trading activity giving way to a sharp decline in participation.
Recent developments include the launch of Confidential Compute Open Network (COCOON) and the integration of tokenized US stocks and digital collectibles.
The token briefly rallied to $2.1165 on increased volume before heavy selling erased gains, pulling TON back to key support levels around $2.02.
The token briefly rose to $2.16 before reversing, with high trading volume indicating strong resistance at that level.
Bulls are watching for a sustained move above $2.144 to potentially retest $2.154 highs, while bears are eyeing a break below $2.133
Despite signs of stabilization, with TON consolidating in a narrow range, momentum remains fragile, and a break below $1.87 could lead to further losses.
The selloff was driven by heavy volume and over $1.4 billion in long position liquidations, pushing TON through several support zones.
Nasdaq reprimanded TON Strategy, a major holder of TON, for failing to obtain shareholder approval before issuing stock to finance a $272.7 million purchase.
The company has also begun staking its TON holdings, which total 217.5 million tokens, to earn rewards and generate yield.
Toncoin and Quant are two altcoins that have witnessed a surge in whale transactions recently, something that could foreshadow volatility for their prices. Toncoin & Quant Have Seen A Spike In Whale Transaction Count In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has talked about the latest trend in the Whale Transaction Count for two altcoins: Toncoin (TON) and Quant (QNT). This indicator measures the total amount of transfers occurring on a given network that are carrying a value of more than $100,000. Generally, only the big-money investors or “whales” are capable of making transfers this large, so the metric’s value is considered to correspond to the activity from this cohort. These holders generally carry some degree of influence in the market, so whenever they are on the move, the market itself could experience fluctuations. This can make their activity worth keeping an eye on. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Most Resolute Diamond Hands Are Only Growing Older, Data Shows Below is the chart shared by Santiment that shows how the Whale Transaction Count has changed for Toncoin and Quant over the last few months. As is visible in the graph, the Whale Transaction Count has seen a large spike for both Toncoin and Quant recently, suggesting the whales have been active on the networks. Interestingly, despite being the much bigger network in terms of market cap, TON’s spike has only amounted to a value of 3, while QNT has observed the metric touch the 24 mark. That said, the small value that Toncoin has witnessed is still high when compared to the past. In fact, only one spike in the last three months has been compared to this one. In contrast, Quant has seen a few spikes of a similar scale. Thus, it would appear that whales just tend to be less active on TON in general. As for what the spikes could imply for the altcoins, price volatility may be coming, if the past is to go by. “Historically, large spikes in $100K+ sized moves foreshadow price direction changes,” explains the analytics firm. These changes, however, can occur in either direction. Whale Transaction Count only counts up the number of moves that the large entities are making and doesn’t contain any information about the breakdown between buy and sell moves. Related Reading: Cardano Pushes Past $0.85: Falling Wedge Breakout Confirmed? As such, it’s always hard to tell whether a spike in whale activity is bullish or bearish for the asset’s value. The whales being active on the Toncoin and Quant networks could only suggest that some sort of sharp price action may be on the horizon. TON Price At the time of writing, Toncoin is floating around $3.1, down around 1.6% over the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
The company, which will operate under the ticker "ATON" starting Sept. 4, will manage TON network infrastructure, it said.
A cryptocurrency analyst has explained how Toncoin could be awaiting a 50% price move, based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern. Toncoin Is Coiling Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a TA pattern forming in the daily price chart of Toncoin. The formation in question is a triangle, which forms when an asset’s price consolidates between two converging trendlines. Related Reading: Bitcoin Finds Support At Short-Term Holder Cost Basis, But For How Long? Triangles can be classified into a few different types based on the slope of their trendlines. Triangles that have their upper line flat and lower line angled upward are known as ascending triangles. Similarly, a flat lower line creates a descending triangle. Beyond the two, there is also a third type. When the trendlines are approaching each other at a roughly equal and opposite angle, the pattern is called a symmetrical triangle. The triangle forming in TON’s price is closest to this type. In a symmetrical triangle, the asset’s consolidation gets narrower in a sideways manner as it travels across the channel, until it shrinks down to a point at the apex. Like other consolidation channels in TA, the upper line of the pattern is likely to be a source of resistance, while the lower one is that of support. A breakout of either of these lines can imply a continuation of the trend in that direction. In ascending and descending triangles, breakouts are more likely to occur toward the upside and downside, respectively. For symmetrical triangles, however, there is no bias toward any particular direction, with an escape being about equally probable both ways. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the triangle that the daily price of Toncoin has been stuck inside for the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, Toncoin has been trading inside what appears to be a symmetrical triangle. The asset is already a decent part of the way into the channel, with it set to reach the end of it in just a couple more months. Generally, breakouts become more likely to occur the closer the price gets to the apex of the triangle. As TON’s consolidation is becoming quite narrow now, it’s possible that a move beyond one of the trendlines could occur in the near future. According to the analyst, a breakout from this pattern may result in a 50% move for Toncoin. Since this is a symmetrical triangle, this breakout could, in theory, be equally probable to occur in either direction. Related Reading: Bitcoin HODLers Spend 97,000 BTC—Biggest Move This Year For now, however, TON seems to be closing toward a retest of the lower boundary. If a retest occurs, it will be interesting to see whether support holds or if a bearish breakdown would occur. TON Price Toncoin sunk below $3.04 a few days back, but the asset has since made some recovery to $3.11. Featured image from Dall-E charts from TradingView.com
BitMine, Verb, and Sequans expand digital asset strategies with major crypto acquisitions, pushing stocks higher.
Telegram username @crypto, bought for $350,000, now commands a $25 million offer — showcasing the explosive rise of tokenized digital identities on the TON blockchain.
TON jumped 3% to $3.41 as Telegram began rolling out its integrated self-custodial wallet to 87 million U.S. users, enabling seamless crypto payments inside the app.
Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg released a nearly 1 million non-fungible token (NFT) collection on Telegram, which sold out in minutes. The launch created massive interest online and raised over $10 million in sales. Related Reading: Bitcoin Back In ‘Retesting Phase’ After Key Level Reclaim – The Calm Before The Storm? Snoop Dogg’s Telegram Drop Raises $12 Million On Wednesday, Snoop Dogg launched digital collectibles on Telegram, igniting an NFT frenzy on the platform. The collection offered unique NFTs inspired by the rapper’s style, including multiple marijuana-themed collectibles, anthropomorphic beagles, and vintage cars. The drop is part of Telegram’s Collectible Gifts, unique works of art on the platform that can be displayed on profiles and have special attributes. As the website explains, the collectibles can be transferred between users or auctioned on NFT marketplaces. Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, revealed that the Snoop Dogg drop sold out in 30 minutes, selling 996,000 NFTs for $12 million, adding that “Blockchain minting and the secondary market go live in 21 days. It’s going to be wild.” Last week, Durov shared that the 4th of July-themed Gifts also sold out within minutes, with over 800,000 collectibles selling in 10 minutes. Amid the collectibles’ launch, the rapper promoted it alongside a new track titled “Gifts” on his official Telegram Channel. He shared the link to the song’s music video and tagged Durov’s Telegram channel, saying, “time to drop it like it’s hot.” In the track, Snoop Dogg shouts out Toncoin (TON), the native token of the TON Blockchain, and Telegram. “Plug in my phone, get dressed, and then I plot my play / Critical existence, digital resistance / Shifted, gifted, and lifted / (…) / Stickers and games on Telegram, guess it’s coming soon / My privacy is not for sale,” some of the lyrics read. Notably, this isn’t the rapper’s first NFT venture, as he entered the space when the sector first gained mainstream popularity in 2021 and dropped collections in 2022 and 2023. NFT Mania Making A Comeback? On X, NFT lead at the TON blockchain, Zenith highlighted the drop’s success, as some of the supply gifts sold out in less than 2 minutes. He explained that Telegram gifts have had a peak market capitalization of over $200 million and a trading volume of $122 million since their launch. According to the post, the first OG collection, the Plush Pepe, now has a floor price of 4,200 TON, worth $11,886. “They are NFT Collectibles that are on the TON Blockchain and inside of Telegram!” he noted. To Zenith, this could be the start of a new NFT narrative, adding that they “would not be surprised if other famous brands or web3 IPs would want to launch some gifts too!” However, they pointed out that it could also mean nothing for the sector. In a recent report, DappRadar shared that Q2 data revealed new narratives are emerging, while old ones are “making a comeback.” The report claims that “NFTs are becoming more affordable, but the interest hasn’t disappeared. On the contrary, it’s shifting in nature,” a trend the platform’s analysts have been observing “for a while.” Related Reading: Solana Ready For $160 Reclaim? Analysts Say Breakout Is A Matter Of Time Notably, NFT trading volume dropped by 45% in Q2, but sales increased by 78%. Meanwhile, the number of traders increased 20% from Q1, with an average of 668,598 monthly traders. “Taken together with the spike in sales, this suggests a slow but steady return of users to the NFT space, although likely for different motivations than in previous cycles,” the report concluded. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have officially refuted claims that digital asset investors now qualify for the country’s long-term Golden Visa. The clarification comes after social media reports suggested a new residency pathway had emerged for crypto users, particularly those involved with the Telegram-related TON token. UAE rejects TON’s golden visa In a joint […]
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Toncoin jumped 12% over the weekend, after TON foundation made the Golden Visa announcement.
Telegram’s Open Network (TON) today announced an interesting initiative: a 10-year UAE Golden Visa to investors who stake $100,000 worth of Toncoin (TON) for three years. The program dramatically lowers the entry threshold for residency in the United Arab Emirates and is the first of its kind within the crypto space. How the TON golden […]
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Stake $100K in Toncoin and pay a $35K fee for a UAE Golden Visa, says TON Foundation; community debates legitimacy and government support.
In a recent post on X, Michael Steinbach highlighted that Toncoin’s current price is at $2.80, which he considers one of the most exciting levels of the year. With momentum building, Steinbach noted that traders everywhere are now asking the same question: Is a breakout finally underway, or is a sharp sell-off just around the corner? Toncoin Locked In A Narrow Range Between $2.70 And $2.80 Analyzing the daily chart, Michael Steinbach points out that Toncoin has been locked in a tight range between $2.70 as support and $2.80 as resistance for several weeks now. He warns that jumping into the market without a clear plan is a recipe for losses, especially when others are already navigating these well-defined zones with precision. Related Reading: Toncoin Heading Toward 40% Breakout, Pattern Could Suggest He highlights the RSI sitting at 39, a relatively weak position. While it’s not yet in oversold territory, Steinbach notes that buyers may be holding off for deeper levels. Back in April, a strong rebound occurred from below 30, making the 30–32 zone a critical area to watch for potential bullish reactions. In terms of risk, Steinbach warns that a break below the $2.70 support could hand control over to the bears. If that level fails, the next downside targets to watch are $2.50 and, in a worst-case scenario, $2.00. He reminds traders that repeated tests of a support zone tend to weaken it over time, and when it finally cracks, the fallout can come fast. Whether watching for a breakout or a breakdown, having a plan is essential. Reacting after the crowd moves rarely pays off; it’s the calm, pre-planned decisions that give traders the edge when volatility strikes. Breakout Or Pullback? Define The Setup Before Entering In outlining the bullish scenario, the analyst noted that if Toncoin manages to secure a daily close above the $2.80 resistance, momentum could quickly follow through. This breakout could open the path toward $3.00, with an extended target near $3.40, representing a potential 26% gain from current levels. That’s the kind of upside savvy traders prepare for. Related Reading: Toncoin Rises 13% On Telegram’s $300 Million Deal With Elon Musk’s xAI So, what’s the key takeaway? According to the analyst, successful trading doesn’t rely on gut feeling; it requires well-defined triggers. That means either entering on a confirmed breakout above $2.80 with a stop-loss just below, or stepping back and waiting for a pullback that aligns with RSI signals. The focus should always be on minimizing risk while allowing profits room to grow. As for now, the analyst sees the trend as sideways to slightly bearish. Until the chart sends a crystal-clear signal, the best approach is patience — no FOMO trades, no blind bets, just disciplined setups. Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com
The developer said it was valued at a $1 billion valuation in an extended Series A fundraising.
The developer said it was valued at a $1 billion valuation in an extended Series A fundraising.