Avalanche (AVAX) Price Shoots 20% Toppling Dogecoin, DEX Traders Benefit

AVAX Price: Avalanche's DeFi ecosystem witnesses massive activity with DEX trader Joe's fee capture soared to $1.23 million.
By Bhushan Akolkar
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In a massive rally over the last week, Avalanche’s native cryptocurrency AVAX has shot up by another 20% in the last 24 hours, shooting to $42, and unseating Dogecoin as the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. With this move, Avalanche has extended its weekly gains to a staggering 85%, and the best among the top ten cryptocurrencies.

Avalanche DEX Traders on A Frenzy

DeFiLlama data reveals noteworthy developments in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, specifically related to Avalanche’s leading decentralized exchange (DEX), Trader Joe. On December 11, Trader Joe’s fee capture soared to $1.23 million, marking the second-highest figure for the year.

Additionally, the platform’s revenue reached $145,000, reflecting a significant milestone. The past 24 hours have seen a remarkable surge in AVAX, the native token of Avalanche, exceeding 20% and surpassing the $40 mark.

This surge propelled AVAX into the top ten in market capitalization, reaching its highest point since May 2022. Simultaneously, Trader Joe’s native token, JOE, experienced a gain of over 9%.

Large AVAX Transactions and Validator Support

AVAX has showcased remarkable outperformance compared to other prominent altcoins, drawing bullish sentiments from various cryptocurrency analysts. Analysis provided by IntoTheBlock highlights a noteworthy trend in the increasing number of substantial AVAX transactions.

Last week, the figures peaked at nearly 1,000 transactions surpassing $100,000. Although these levels are not yet comparable to those observed in the previous bull market, they are viewed as a positive indicator for bullish market sentiments.

Furthermore, Avalanche has generated significant attention by implementing a strategic initiative to heavily incentivize validators, resulting in a notable uptick in its market value.

As of December 7, this fourth-generation proof-of-stake blockchain has dedicated over $275 million in AVAX to reward its validators over the past year, a substantial contrast to its earnings of $11.5 million in user fees.

This proactive approach, aimed at ensuring efficient transaction confirmations, underscores Avalanche’s dedication to maintaining a resilient and decentralized network.

The financial implications of Avalanche’s validator incentives have sparked discussions and enthusiasm within the AVAX community, giving rise to speculation about the potential price trajectory of AVAX as we approach the conclusion of 2023. The next major price resistance for Avalanche (AVAX) is at $53, another 25% from the current levels.

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Bhushan Akolkar
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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