The price of Internet Computer (ICP) has declined for the fourth consecutive day, dropping to $7.70. This marks its lowest level since September 9 and is 16% below its peak for the month.
This recent downturn comes amid increased network activity following the introduction of two new protocols: Blockchain-on-Blockchain (BOB) and MSQ Burn. BOB and MSQ Burn, which are designed to function like Bitcoin mining but within the ICP network, aim to address the challenges of minting new meme coins. Users engage virtual miners powered by ICP tokens, which are burned during the process, allowing them to mine new tokens.
These protocols are set up to prevent any single entity from dominating the system by minting tokens for free, a challenge exacerbated by popular platforms like Pump.fun and SunPump.
Recent data from the Internet Computer network indicates a significant spike in activity since the launch of BOB and MSQ Burn. The number of dApps and smart contracts on the network has surged to over 564,495, up from 381,500 at the start of the year. Transaction volume has also risen sharply, with daily queries reaching 1,355 on September 7 and updates climbing to over 8,700.
Additionally, the number of internet identities on the network has increased to over 2.6 million, up from 2.5 million three months ago.
Despite this surge in activity, the total value locked (TVL) in the ICP ecosystem has fallen to $47.19 million, down from over $109 million earlier in the year. The value of ckBTC, a digital twin of Bitcoin (BTC), has remained stagnant at $16.5 million.
Market Performance and Technical Analysis
ICP has experienced a significant drop of over 63% from its peak this year, underperforming compared to other major cryptocurrencies such as TRON (TRX) and Toncoin. The token formed a death cross in June, and its futures open interest has sharply decreased in recent months. ICP remains below both the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
However, there are signs of a potential rebound. ICP has formed a slanted triple-bottom pattern with a neckline at $10.94, which is its highest point from July 22. If ICP can maintain its position above this slanted triple-bottom level, it may set the stage for a strong recovery.
As market conditions evolve, the performance of ICP will be closely watched to determine if the recent downturn is merely a temporary dip or a more prolonged trend.
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