A significant challenge most blockchains face is how to commandeer investors’ interest in the network’s native coins or tokens. Algorand [ALGO][1], a proof-of-stake blockchain cryptocurrency protocol, has struggled to keep investors interested in its native coin – ALGO.
2022 has been marked by a series of attempts by the Algorand Network to save its ailing coin. These attempts have mostly taken the form of strategic and technical partnerships[2] with other business entities, organizations, and states.
In light of prevailing market conditions, movements on the price charts revealed that ALGO is poised for another bearish run.
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ALGO was exchanging hands at $0.2905, at press time. Following an index price of $1.66 towards the beginning of the year, this coin has suffered an 80% decline. Over the last six months, the Algorand Network has entered into partnership deals with FIFA, Keon Foundation, the Nigerian government, Developing Africa Group, and Koibanx. However, no much-needed relief for ALGO just yet.
ALGO started the year with a market capitalization of $10.57 billion. Pegged at $1.98 billion at the time of press, the crypto registered a drop of 81% on the charts.
Source: Santiment
Significant coin accumulation forced a spike in its Relative Strength Index (RSI) between 22 March and 4 April. However, a retracement, instigated by a general bearish run that plagued the month of April, soon followed. As a result, the RSI was pushed below 50.
It attempted a crossover towards the beginning of May. However, since 8 May, the indicator has been housed beneath the neutral line. At press time, it marked a spot at 33.
Poised for a bearish run, the MACD indicated that the altcoin may be ready for another round of price decline.
Source: TradingView