Polygon Price Explodes By 60% – Is MATIC Nearing $1 Target?

Christian Encila

Last Updated: July 19, 2022 1:08 pm

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The global cryptocurrency market increased by about 5 percent during the past 24 hours to reclaim the $1 trillion benchmark. The price of Polygon (MATIC) has increased by over 60 percent in the past seven days, placing it among the top performing cryptocurrencies.

MATIC is currently trading at $0.927, a 20 percent increase in the last 24 hours, data by Coingecko show Tuesday. Many investors are pondering the cause of this unexpected price increase. Let’s examine the technicals.

MATIC has sustained its steady solid momentum and is trading higher, sending signals of a bullish run. After retesting the $0.30 support level, the altcoin’s price is optimistic. In reality, the price behavior on the daily price scale displays a high-low structure.

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Polygon Trading Volume Upbeat

A rise in trading volume exhibits bullish characteristics in the face of a strong momentum. During a highly turbulent market, a resistance breakout may occur sooner.

Based on data from CoinMarketCap, the token’s 24-hour trading volume has increased by more than 70 percent, with a total of $1.6 billion worth of MATIC changing hands.

Under the influence of a support trendline, the Polygon (MATIC) has been climbing since the previous month. During this run, the altcoin has recently surpassed $0.745 after breaking through many resistance levels. How far can this token maintain this pace?

Meanwhile, if the MATIC price fails to persist above $0.745 level, traders may anticipate a modest fall to the support trendline.

MATIC total market cap at $7.46 billion on the daily chart | Source: TradingView.com

Polygon On Strong Foundation

Polygon is a solution for scaling the Ethereum network. Ethereum was the first blockchain to include smart contracts, establishing it as the unchallenged leader in decentralized applications.

As the number of smart contracts has increased, however, Ethereum has found ways to make transactions quick and efficient. From this, the Polygon network was established.

According to Santiment, MATIC’s address activity is on the rise as a result of the recent price increase. MATIC’s price recovery has been unopposed compared to other alternative cryptocurrencies.

After increasing by 110 percent between June 18 and June 24, Polygon encountered a hurdle of resistance at $0.62. However, after a brief period of consolidation, this obstruction was resolved.

MATIC has gained an incredible 80 percent since the beginning of July, making it one of the most profitable cryptocurrencies in the ecosystem and one that is bucking the trend, given that the value of other digital assets has fallen during this time.

Featured image from Watcher Guru, chart from TradingView.com

Christian Encila

Christian Encila is a journalist, editor, crypto analyst, and virtual assistant focused on storytelling, financial markets, and digital media. He blends strong writing skills with in-depth analysis, turning complex information into clear, accessible insights.

His writing began in college as a feature writer for his school publication, building research and storytelling skills. He later worked as an editor at a data engineering firm, gaining recognition for writing and discipline.

He expanded internationally in Canada and South Korea, then returned to the Philippines for a decade in a major newsroom. There he became a senior news writer and editor, simplifying complex topics for broad audiences.

He later moved into cryptocurrency journalism as a crypto analyst and market expert at NewsBTC, covering trends and blockchain developments. Alongside writing, he works as a Virtual Assistant supporting editorial operations, workflows, and coordination tasks.

Outside work, he enjoys motorbikes, riding a Yamaha R3, preferring relaxed coastal rides. He spends time with two cats and a dog, and unwinds with coffee, Filipino food, and occasional rum while watching comedy films.

His career blends journalism, analysis, and support roles, reflecting adaptability across media, markets, and digital content production in modern newsroom environments and remote work settings globally.

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