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Luna Classic (LUNC) Price Rally Extends To 85% As Binance Focuses On USTC

Luna Classic (LUNC) price soars 85% in response to USTC perpetual contract launch by Binance and USTC repeg efforts by Mint Cash.
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Luna Classic (LUNC) Price Rally Extends To 85% As Binance Focuses On USTC

The sudden upsurge witnessed in Terra Classic tokens in the last few days is not the first time for the Terra ecosystem. The community-led Terra Luna Classic chain witnessed multiple revival efforts from introducing burning to inter-blockchain communication (IBC). LUNC price has now skyrocketed 85% this month, with a 65% rally coming this week in response to Mint Cash announcement and USTC perpetual contract launch by Binance.

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Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) Gained 60%

With multiple key proposals passed by the community and positive sentiment amid broader crypto market recovery, Luna Classic Labs agreed to purchase 25.6 million USTC worth about $500,000 as part of its treasury reserve policy at an average purchase price of $0.021 per USTC. Trader QT, a partner of Luna Classic Labs, stated this is an initial investment.

It resulted in a 100% jump in USTC price, with the community noting a breakout above resistance. USTC witnessed a further pump as investors also poured money into USTC. It triggered an upside move in the Terra Classic (LUNC), with traders noting a massive increase in liquidity and trading volumes.

Binance Futures launching the USD-M USTC Perpetual Contract with up to 50x leverage sparked further rally. USTC price climbed nearly 400% in two days. The announcement further raised community sentiment, while also speculating whether it was already known to some investors as the Terra ecosystem tokens witnessed sudden rallies.

LUNC price also jumped and made a 60% gain amid the events. LUNC hit 24-hour lows and highs of $0.0000787 and $0.0001256, respectively. Furthermore, the trading volume increased by 1120% in the last 24 hours, indicating interest among traders.

USTC price hit a high of $0.075. The trading volume reached 2100%, but slid after Binance’s USTC perpetual trading announcement. Also, Both USTC and LUNC prices fell massively after TFL denied any link to Mint Cash.

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