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The cryptocurrency sector is seeing a new gold rush and this time it’s happening via a messaging app. Not money (NOT), a Telegram-based token, has exploded in value over the past week, rising 400% and reaching its all-time high of $0.027. This astronomical increase has left analysts scrambling to understand the driving force behind this social media-fueled frenzy.
From humble beginnings to meteoric rise
Notcoin’s journey began modestly as an in-game currency for a Telegram clicker game launching in late 2023. Players could earn NOT tokens by tapping a virtual gold coin, a simple yet addictive mechanic that attracted a broad base of users within the popular messaging platform.
This initial success paved the way for broader integration with Telegram in May 2024, allowing users to earn tokens through various “earning missions” and activities. This “play to earn” model, combined with Telegram’s huge user base, appears to be the key to Notcoin’s recent surge.
The token’s skyrocketing price was also fueled by a significant increase in daily transaction volume. Notcoin now boasts a daily trading volume in excess of $4.5 billion, placing it among the top four most traded cryptocurrencies. This increase in activity indicates growing interest from investors and potential new users eager to take advantage of the gaming opportunities offered by Notcoin.
Whales and FOMO: A recipe for volatility?
While Notcoin’s rally is undeniably impressive, whispers of caution persist within the crypto community. The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, and such rapid price increases often raise concerns about a potential bubble.
This is further amplified by reports from on-chain data provider Lookonchain. According to Lookonchain, a large investor (“whale”) has profited significantly from the recent price increase. This whale reportedly purchased a significant amount of wrapped Notcoins (wNOT) prior to the official listing of NOT.
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The price of #Noncurrency( $NO) has increased more than 400% in the last 7 days.
We noticed that one whale has an unrealized profit of $862,000 $NO.
He spent 50,550 $TON($278,000) to buy 46.4 billion $wNO Before $NO has been listed.
1000 $wNO can be exchanged for 1 $NO.
On May 21st he… pic.twitter.com/Da29qniVzg
—Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 3, 2024
Lookonchain points out that at the time of listing, the whale converted its entire wNOT stake into NOT, resulting in an unrealized profit of more than $862,000. The whale’s sizable holdings and potential future actions could have a significant impact on the token’s price stability.
Another factor to consider is the fear of missing out (FOMO) that currently drives the market. New investors, attracted by the prospect of high returns, may rush into Notcoin without fully understanding the underlying technology or the risks involved. This could lead to a situation where the price is inflated beyond the actual utility of the token, setting the stage for a potential future correction.
The road ahead for Notcoin
Despite the inherent risks, Notcoin’s success highlights the growing potential of cryptocurrency integration with established social media platforms. The ease of access and user-friendly experience offered by Notcoin’s play-to-earn model could be a model for future blockchain integration into social media.
However, the long-term viability of the platform depends on its ability to maintain a healthy user base and demonstrate the real value of the NOT token beyond its current gaming and activity-based applications.
Featured image from VOI, chart from TradingView