By Leon Okwatch
Updated
3 min read
Maker (MKR) has seen a 7.47% increase in its value and a noticeable uptick in network activity following the announcement of Grayscale’s new MakerDAO Investment Trust.
On August 13, Grayscale introduced the MakerDAO Trust, adding it to their expanding range of investment products. This new trust provides investors with direct access to MKR, enabling participation in the MakerDAO ecosystem and its associated real-world assets (RWAs). This move by Grayscale, following its recent launches of the Bittensor Trust and Sui Trust, underscores a growing trend of institutional investment in DeFi assets.
We are proud to announce the creation of a new single-asset crypto investment fund, available through private placement: Grayscale MakerDAO Trust $MKR.
Available to eligible accredited investors.
Read the press release: https://t.co/hOOWHk3bqO pic.twitter.com/5pIMaLUHwI
— Grayscale (@Grayscale) August 13, 2024
The announcement led to a 7.47% increase in MKR’s price and a noticeable uptick in network activity. Data from Santiment shows a rise in active addresses on the MakerDAO network, indicating increased user activity and interest.
Whale activity, measured by transactions involving at least $100,000 worth of MKR, climbed from 65 to 100 unique transactions in just one day. This uptick in large transactions, combined with a decrease in the MKR supply on exchanges, from 123,100 to 121,340 tokens, indicates strong accumulation by major holders.
Additionally, a surge in the number of short-term holders suggests growing confidence in MKR’s short-term prospects, adding to the buying pressure on the token.
MKR’s recent price rebound follows a 38% drop, with the token falling as low as $1,716. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures momentum, had plunged to 26.33, signaling that MKR was oversold.
As of now, the RSI has risen to 44.07, suggesting renewed buying interest. If the RSI crosses the neutral threshold of 50.00, MKR could potentially break past its resistance level of $2,184.82 and target new highs between $2,354.73 and $2,537.86.
Market participants are closely monitoring the latest developments in the MakerDAO ecosystem to gauge their impact on the token’s performance and broader market trends.
MakerDAO is a decentralized protocol on the Ethereum blockchain that facilitates crypto borrowing and lending. Since its inception in 2017, it has functioned as both a lending platform and a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
The MakerDAO ecosystem is driven by two key tokens: the Dai (DAI) stablecoin and the MKR token. Users can secure loans by pledging various cryptocurrencies as collateral. These loans are provided in DAI, a stablecoin designed to be overcollateralized for stability. With a total value locked (TVL) of $5 billion, MakerDAO is a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.
Leon is a seasoned blockchain writer and reporter, dedicated to uncovering the stories behind decentralized technologies. He excels in providing in-depth analysis and thought leadership in blockchain media. His reporting sparks meaningful conversations and fosters a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of blockchain.
