- Fantom’s on-chain activity surges after a 46% price drop, with daily active addresses reaching a 19-month high.
- Whales holding 10M-100M FTM have added 31.5M coins in 4 days.
- FTM price plunged 60% after the Sonic upgrade due to confusion and FUD among investors.
Fantom (FTM) onchain activity soared after a 46% market cap drop since December 15th. However, recent activity suggests a potential resurgence for the blockchain platform.
Data from Santiment has noted that daily active addresses have reached a 19-month high, indicating a surge in on-chain activity. This increase in engagement is coupled with a significant accumulation of whales. Over the past four days, whales holding between 10 million and 100 million FTM have added a substantial 31.5 million more coins to their wallets, amounting to approximately $23 million.
Market observers attribute this heightened activity to an upcoming upgrade for Fantom. The platform is undergoing a rebranding, transforming into Sonic (S), and its tokens are currently being bridged. This transition has likely spurred increased activity as users and investors prepare for the changes.
Things looked different a month ago. FTM took a major hit dropping by 60% from its all-time high following the highly anticipated Sonic upgrade.
Fantom Plunges Post-Sonic Upgrade Amidst Confusion and FUD
It seems the initial excitement might have been tempered by some confusion and uncertainty. Analysts attribute the decline to a combination of factors, including widespread FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) within the community.
A major factor behind the sell-off is the reluctance of a large number of FTM holders to bridge their tokens to the new Sonic network. This hesitation arose from concerns surrounding the migration process and the potential for complications with cryptocurrency exchanges. Adding to the confusion, some exchanges have mistakenly used the term “delisting” instead of “migration,” further alarming investors.
The overall uncertainty surrounding the transition has created a negative sentiment within the FTM community, leading to a sharp decline in the token’s value.
The transformation of FTM into S with the Sonic upgrade is anticipated to be a significant catalyst for decentralized finance (DeFi) on the platform. With the upgrade, users can expect blazing-fast transaction speeds and a thriving ecosystem.