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- Whale interest in APE tokens skyrocketed.
- Interest in Yuba Labs’ NFTs also began to grow.
While the NFT market is showing signs of recovery, tokens related to the NFT sector experienced a resurgence, drawing renewed attention from traders and investors. This resurgence could potentially mean a revitalization of NFT-related projects.
Realistic or not, here is APE’s market cap in terms of BTC
Whales swim towards APE
In recent days, machi big brother, a major player, invested 423 ETH ($713K) to acquire 487,519 APE tokens at a price of $1.46 each. In August, their Ape holdings rose to 3.53 million, which equates to $5.2 million.
Additionally, another prominent investor has withdrawn 650,000 tokens ($956,000) from Binance, signaling substantial movement within the APE token ecosystem.
This influx of interest in whales had both positive and negative consequences for the APE protocol. While it has increased the credibility and liquidity of the ecosystem, it can also lead to increased volatility and potential market manipulation.
Despite these whale-driven developments, the price of APE has witnessed a decline over the past week, with APE trading at $1,481 at the time of writing. This trend reflects ongoing market fluctuations.
APE’s network growth also showed a decline, indicating a possible decline in interest among new addresses. This drop may raise concerns about the token’s future adoption and usability. In terms of sentiment, weighted sentiment was down, although it was still falling. This shift in sentiment may reflect evolving perceptions about APE’s prospects.
Source: Sentiment
Along with the broader NFT resurgence, the NFTs associated with Yuga Labs have soared. Notably, the bottom price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) has risen to 28.25 ETH, signifying an increasing demand for these collectibles.
The #BAYC floor moved
to 28.25 ETH.https://t.co/GA3dRqrLeD pic.twitter.com/yNzMCxwNJw
— LunarCrush Social Trends (@LunarCrush) August 30, 2023
State of governance of Apecoin
Recent governance proposals have also shaped APE’s trajectory. A proposal was made for the ApeCoin DAO to allocate $1 million over two quarters using the Delegated Domain Capital Allocation Model. This initiative aims to fund diverse teams aligned with ApeCoin’s roadmap, enhancing the ecosystem’s growth potential.
In addition, the proposal proposes to entrust the management of this budget to four Domain Allocators chosen by the community. This model promotes aligned allocation of funds based on strategic domains, improving resource efficiency and community empowerment.
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The Delegated Domain Allocator approach ensures transparency in the allocation of funds, increasing stakeholder insight into the decision-making process. This transparency can build community trust and encourage active participation.
The proposal passed with 99.1% of voters in favor of the protocol.
Source: Sentiment
