Loopring Wobbles In Last 2 Months – Can LRC Stay In The Loop?

Christian Encila

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The Loopring (LRC) price has entered a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily chart in the face of continuous bearish pressure.

This indicates that the bulls are retreating, so LRC must attract buyers to achieve a successful breakout.

However, a bearish breakthrough is anticipated, and the token price may fall below the important support at $0.30. Loopring is trading at $0.37 as of this writing, a decrease of 4% over the last seven days, according to statistics provided by Coingecko on Wednesday.

The whole crypto market began the year on a positive note. However, by the end of January, it had already begun to indicate that 2022 would be quite bumpy.

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Loopring Dragged Down By Gloomy Market

Today, the entire crypto market is aggressively negative, having seen a mini-crash in both the months of May and June.

The present strong aggressive bearish trend of the sector has also affected other cryptocurrencies, such as Loopring, which is down 80% year-to-date. The coin’s trading volume is 69 million, while its market capitalization is 488 million.

Loopring has fluctuated in a descending triangle pattern during the course of the past two months. In addition, LRC has retested the falling trendline, which could ignite another bear cycle inside this pattern.

Loopring was one of the few projects in June that had begun to exhibit indications of recovery. The first five days of the project were marked by a significant bullish push. However, this was followed by a significant bearish movement that led to a 41 percent price collapse.

LRC total market cap at $494 million on the daily chart | Source: TradingView.com

LRC Faces Tough Road Ahead

The first 15 days of June also began to improve, resulting in the reversal of some of the month’s losses because of a nearly 40 percent price increase. In contrast, Loopring appears to have continued its strong bearish trend over the past week, shedding 14 percent of its value.

Meanwhile, the same forces affecting other markets, such as stocks, play a significant role in the current downturn. Consumer prices are increasing at the highest annual rate in more than 40 years, and the latest Federal Reserve rate increase is still being felt on the bitcoin market.

Forecasts of an even more challenging economic climate are also causing the price of Loopring and other altcoins to continue to decrease.

Featured image from CHVNRadio, chart from TradingView.com

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).

Think Christian's all work and no play? Not a chance! When he's not at his computer, you'll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.

Speaking of chill, Christian's got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.

Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.

Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors - and bosses - he deeply respects.

So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.

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