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How Do Crypto Market Fluctuations Affect The Startups Make Monitoring Tools?

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It is evident by research that when investors or business owners start a new business or invest in a part of a business, they conduct thorough research to gather as much information as they can to make the best decision.

The rising adoption rate of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has started a new trend in the IT sector. More and more startups are getting launched and are offering their services that are in one or more ways associated with the crypto sector.

One such way is offering products and services for monitoring tools. As you know, the crypto market, however, is known for its volatility. Unlike established stock markets, cryptocurrency prices can fluctuate wildly based on various factors, including news events, regulatory changes, and market sentiment.

Monitoring tools are developed to help the crypto market participants with real-time data and insights, enabling them to track price movements, analyze trends, track on-chain activity, and manage risk.

These work like an assistant for traders, investors, and other crypto market participants to make informed decisions and navigate the volatile landscape effectively. But do you know the market fluctuation can also affect the companies or especially the startups that are developing these monitoring tools?

Stay with us to learn about how crypto market volatility impacts startups developing monitoring tools.

The Impact Of Crypto Market Fluctuations On Startups

The market as we see it today has evolved a lot and has become more unpredictable. Transactions are carried out at lightning speed because of the involvement of AI-based tools that do the task for human traders.

But do you know monitoring tools are also powered by AI so that they keep up with the speed? Tools like bitcoin bank breaker are used by traders to gauge the market and stay updated with the price movements. Therefore, market fluctuations also affect the demand for monitoring tools in many ways.

The Demand for Monitoring Tools increases During Volatility

Cryptocurrency market fluctuations are both a blessing and a curse for startups developing monitoring tools. While volatility can present challenges, it also creates a surge in demand for their services. But how is that so?

1 – When prices swing wildly, the need for real-time data and actionable insights becomes paramount. Investors and traders rely heavily on monitoring tools to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing market. Features like live price feeds, order book depth analysis, and charting tools become crucial for navigating volatility.

2 – Market fluctuations heighten the need to track not just prices but also underlying trends and on-chain activity. Monitoring tools that offer comprehensive data analysis, including social media sentiment tracking and whale wallet movements, become invaluable assets for market participants seeking to anticipate price movements and make strategic decisions.

Crypto market volatility acts as a catalyst for the adoption of monitoring tools. As the market becomes more volatile, the demand for these tools to navigate the uncertainty intensifies, presenting a significant growth opportunity for startups in this space.

Funding and Investment Challenges

However, crypto market fluctuations can also pose significant challenges for startups. A major hurdle is the impact on funding and investment.

Downturns in the crypto market can significantly erode investor confidence. Venture capitalists and angel investors have become more cautious, leading to a decrease in available funding for blockchain startups. This can stifle the growth and development of monitoring tool startups, hindering their ability to innovate and expand their offerings.

Securing funding becomes an uphill battle for startups during bearish market cycles. Investors may prioritize established players with proven track records, making it difficult for newcomers to secure the capital needed to compete effectively.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

Furthermore, crypto market fluctuations can have a ripple effect on talent acquisition and retention within the blockchain space.

Volatility can impact salaries and job security within the industry. During downturns, companies may resort to salary freezes or layoffs to stay afloat. This creates uncertainty for talented developers and analysts, potentially discouraging them from joining or staying with monitoring tool startups.

Startups may find it challenging to attract and retain top talent in a volatile market. Established companies with more resources may become more attractive to skilled professionals seeking stability and higher compensation. This can hinder startups’ ability to build strong development teams and maintain a competitive edge.

While crypto market fluctuations create a surge in demand for monitoring tools, they also present funding and talent acquisition challenges that startups need to navigate strategically.

Monitoring Tools Adaptations for Fluctuations

Crypto market fluctuations demand a dynamic approach from monitoring tool startups. But do you know how these tools can adapt to cater to user needs and prosper in a volatile environment?

By Focusing On User Needs During Different Market Conditions

Effective monitoring tools need to adapt their functionalities to cater to the specific needs of traders and investors during both bullish and bearish markets.

In The Bullish Markets

During periods of rising prices, features like technical analysis tools, margin trading support, and portfolio optimization tools have become highly sought after. Monitoring tools can provide users with charting functionalities to identify bullish trends, calculate potential returns, and optimize their portfolios for maximum gain.

In The Bearish Markets

When prices plummet, risk management and sentiment analysis become crucial. Monitoring tools can offer features like stop-loss order automation, volatility alerts, and social sentiment tracking. These features help users mitigate losses, identify potential market bottoms, and make informed decisions during downturns.

With The Help Of Data Aggregation And Advanced Analytics

The effectiveness of any monitoring tool hinges on the quality and comprehensiveness of its data sources. But how can startups improvise their offerings in this critical area?

Monitoring tools need to aggregate data feeds from a variety of reliable sources, including major cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain explorers, and on-chain analytics platforms. This ensures users have access to the most up-to-date and accurate market information to make informed decisions.

With the vast amount of data generated in the crypto market, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) becomes crucial. These technologies can analyze market trends, identify arbitrage opportunities, and predict price movements with greater accuracy. By integrating AI and ML into their tools, startups can empower users with actionable insights that go beyond basic data visualization.

By Emphasizing Security And Transparency

In a volatile market, security and transparency become paramount concerns for users. With rising cyber threats in the crypto space, monitoring tool startups need to prioritize strong security measures.

This includes implementing secure data storage practices, employing encryption protocols, and adhering to industry best practices for user privacy protection. Upholding a strong security posture builds user trust and confidence in the platform.

Startups should offer clear and transparent pricing models for their monitoring tools. Users should be able to easily understand the different pricing tiers and the features associated with each. Furthermore, maintaining clear communication with users is essential.

Regular updates on platform improvements, market insights, and security measures can foster a sense of trust and loyalty among users.

Wrapping Up

The future of monitoring tools in the crypto market remains intertwined with the overall market dynamics. While crypto market fluctuations present challenges, they also highlight the critical role these tools play in navigating a volatile landscape.

As the market matures and user demand evolves, monitoring tools will likely see continued development in areas like AI-powered analytics, advanced risk management features, and an even greater emphasis on data security and user privacy.

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Seven Price Gainers Boost NASD OTC Bourse by 2.19%

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Seven price gainers flipped recent declines at the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange, raising the alternative stock market by 2.19 per cent on Friday.

According to data, the market capitalisation added N51.24 billion to end N2.389 trillion compared with the previous day’s N2.338 trillion, while the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) climbed 85.65 points to close at 3,994.32 points, in contrast to the 3,908.67 points it ended a day earlier.

Business Post reports that the advancers were led by MRS Oil Plc, which improved its value by N13.00 to N200.00 per share from N187.00 per share, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc gained N7.40 to settle at N91.55 per unit versus the previous day’s N84.15 per unit, Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc appreciated by N6.08 to N71.00 per share from N64.92 per share, Afriland Properties Plc added 66 Kobo to finish at N17.17 per unit versus N16.51 per unit, IPWA Plc rose 37 Kobo to N4.15 per share from N3.78 per share, First Trust Mortgage Bank Plc grew by 11 Kobo to N1.20 per unit from N1.09 per unit, and Food Concepts Plc went up by 10obo to N3.70 per share from N3.60 per share.

On the flip side, there were two price losers led by Geo-Fluids Plc, which depreciated by 28 Kobo to N3.32 per unit from N3.60 per unit, and Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc dropped 5 Kobo to sell at 45 Kobo per share from 50 Kobo per share.

Yesterday, the volume of trades went down by 92.0 per cent to 3.7 million units from 45.8 million units, the value of transactions fell by 59.4 per cent to N84.5 million from N208.2 million, while the number of deals went up by 7.7 per cent to 42 deals from 39 deals.

CSCS Plc remained the most traded stock by value (year-to-date) with 32.6 million units exchanged for N1.9 billion, trailed by Geo-Fluids Plc with 119.6 million units valued at N470.3 million, and Resourcery Plc with 1.05 billion units traded at N408.6 million.

Resourcery Plc closed the day as the most traded stock by volume (year-to-date) with 1.05 billion units sold for N408.7 million, followed by Geo-Fluids Plc with 119.6 million units worth N470.3 million, and CSCS Plc with 32.6 million units worth N1.9 billion.

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FX Demand Worries Weaken Naira to N1,346/$1 at Official Market

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Naira weakened further against the United States Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) on Friday, February 20, by N4.97 or 0.37 per cent to N1,346.32/$1 from the N1,341.35/$1 it was transacted on Thursday.

Heightened FX demand tilted the market toward the downside yesterday, exerting upward pressure on rates despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilise the foreign exchange market.

Also in the official market, the domestic currency depreciated against the Pound Sterling during the session by N9.39 to sell for N1,815.25/£1 versus the previous day’s N1,805.86/£1, and lost N7.33 against the Euro to close at N1,584.62/€1 compared with the preceding session’s N1,577.29/€1.

The story was not different for the Nigerian Naira at the GTBank FX desk, where it depleted against the Dollar by N7 on Friday to quote at N1,356/$1 versus the N1,349/$1 it was sold a day earlier, but remained unchanged in the black market at N1,370/$1.

It was observed that risky sentiment among Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) contributed to the FX market, amid fears of hot money flight due to capital gains tax and other factors.

As for the cryptocurrency market, it was mostly green yesterday in reaction to a Supreme Court verdict dismissing a fresh 10 per cent global levy by President Donald Trump.

The apex court on Friday described Mr Trump’s global tariff rollout as illegal. The decision did not clarify what should happen to tariff revenue already collected, and it doesn’t necessarily spell the end of the trade agenda, with multiple legal and executive avenues still available.

Litecoin (LTC) grew 2.7 per cent to $55.00, Cardano (ADA) appreciated 2.6 per cent to trade at $0.2815, Binance Coin (BNB) expanded by 2.6 per cent to $627.19, Dogecoin (DOGE) recouped 1.3 per cent to quote at $0.1, Ripple (XRP) jumped 0.7 per cent to $1.43, Solana (SOL) improved by 0.5 per cent to $84.15, and Ethereum (ETH) soared 0.1 per cent to $1,962.78.

However, Bitcoin (BTC) lost 0.2 per cent to sell for $67,850.49, while the US Dollar Tether (USDT) and the US Dollar Coin (USDC) traded flat at $1.00 each.

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Fidson, Jaiz Bank, Others Keep NGX in Green Territory

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By Dipo Olowookere

A further 0.99 per cent was gained by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Friday after a positive market breadth index supported by 53 price gainers, which outweighed 23 price losers, representing bullish investor sentiment.

During the trading day, the trio of Jaiz Bank, Fidson, and NPF Microfinance Bank chalked up 10.00 per cent each to sell for N11.00, N86.90, and N6.27, respectively, while Deap Capital appreciated by 9.96 per cent to N7.62, and Mutual Benefits increased by 9.94 per cent to N5.42.

Conversely, Secure Electronic Technology shed 10.00 per cent to trade at N1.62, Sovereign Trust Insurance slipped by 9.73 per cent to N2.32, Ellah Lakes declined by 7.91 per cent to N12.80, International Energy Insurance retreated by 5.56 per cent to N3.40, and ABC Transport moderated by 5.26 per cent to N9.00.

Data from Customs Street revealed that the insurance counter was up by 2.52 per cent, the industrial goods sector grew by 2.28 per cent, the banking space expanded by 1.43 per cent, the consumer goods index gained 1.23 per cent, and the energy industry rose by 0.05 per cent.

As a result, the All-Share Index (ASI) went up by 1,916.20 points to 194,989.77 points from 193,073.57 points, and the market capitalisation moved up by N1.230 trillion to N125.164 trillion from Thursday’s N123.934 trillion.

Yesterday, investors traded 820.5 million stocks valued at N28.3 billion in 63,507 deals compared with the 898.5 million stocks worth N38.5 billion executed in 61,953 deals, showing a jump in the number of deals by 2.51 per cent, and a shortfall in the trading volume and value by 8.68 per cent and 26.49 per cent apiece.

Closing the session as the most active equity was Mutual Benefits with 79.0 million units worth N427.1 million, Zenith Bank traded 44.0 million units valued at N3.8 billion, Chams exchanged 43.9 million units for N182.0 million, AIICO Insurance transacted 42.4 million units valued at N179.8 million, and Veritas Kapital sold 36.0 million units worth N90.6 million.

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