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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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Food Concepts Return NASD OTC Exchange to Danger Zone

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Food Concepts Plc neutralized the gains recorded by three securities, returning the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange into the negative territory with a 0.27 per cent loss on Thursday, December 4.

Yesterday, the share price of the parent company of Chicken Republic and PieXpress declined by 34 Kobo to sell at N3.15 per unit compared with the previous day’s N3.49 per unit.

This shrank the market capitalisation of the OTC bourse by N5.72 billion to N2.136 billion from N2.142 trillion and weakened the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) by 9.57 points to 3,571.53 points from 3,581.10 points.

Business Post reports that Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc went down by 50 Kobo to N38.50 per share from N38.00 per share, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc gained 29 Kobo to sell at N55.79 per unit versus N55.50 per unit, and Geo-Fluids Plc added 5 Kobo to close at N4.60 per share compared with Wednesday’s closing price of N4.55 per share.

Trading data indicated that the volume of securities recorded at the session surged by 6,885.3 per cent to 4.3 million units from the 61,570 units posted a day earlier, the value of securities increased by 10,301.7 per cent to N947.2 million from N3.3 million, and the number of deals went up by 146.7 per cent to 37 deals from the 15 deals achieved in the previous trading session.

At the close of business, Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit) Plc was the most traded stock by value on a year-to-date basis with the sale of 5.8 billion units for N16.4 billion, trailed by Okitipupa Plc with 170.4 million units worth N8.0 billion, and Air Liquide Plc with 507.5 million units valued at N4.2 billion.

InfraCredit Plc also finished the session as the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis with 5.8 billion units transacted for N16.4 billion, followed by Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc with 1.2 billion units sold for N420.2 million, and Impresit Bakolori Plc with 536.9 million units traded for N524.9 million.

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Investors Gain N97bn from Local Equity Market

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By Dipo Olowookere

The upward trend witnessed at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited in recent sessions continued on Thursday as it further improved by 0.10 per cent.

This was despite investor sentiment turning bearish after the local equity market ended with 23 price gainers and 28 price gainers, indicating a negative market breadth index.

UAC Nigeria gained 10.00 per cent to finish at N88.00, Morison Industries appreciated by 9.94 per cent to N3.54, Ecobank rose by 8.53 per cent to N36.90, and Coronation Insurance grew by 8.47 per cent to N2.56.

On the flip side, Ellah Lakes depreciated by 10.00 per cent to N13.14, Eunisell Nigeria also shed 10.00 per cent to finish at N72.90, Transcorp Hotels slipped by 9.95 per cent to N157.50, Omatek shrank by 9.23 per cent to N1.18, and Guinea Insurance dipped by 8.46 per cent to N1.19.

Yesterday, the All-Share Index (ASI) went up by 152.28 points to 145,476.15 points from 145,323.87 points and the market capitalisation chalked up N97 billion to finish at N92.726 trillion compared with the previous day’s N92.629 trillion.

Customs Street was bubbling with activities on Thursday, though the trading volume and value slightly went down, according to data.

A total of 1.9 billion stocks worth N19.2 billion exchanged hands in 23,369 deals during the session versus the N2.3 billion valued at N21.0 billion traded in 21,513 deals a day earlier.

This showed that the number of deals increased by 8.63 per cent, the volume of transactions depleted by 17.39 per cent, and the value of trades decreased by 8.57 per cent.

For another trading day, eTranzact led the activity chart with 1.6 billion units sold for N6.4 billion, Fidelity Bank traded 31.0 million units worth N589.3 million, GTCO exchanged 28.3 million units valued at N2.5 billion, Zenith Bank transacted 27.1 million units for N1.6 billion, and Ecobank traded 21.9 million units worth N744.3 million.

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Naira Loses 18 Kobo Against Dollar at Official Market, N5 at Black Market

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Naira marginally depreciated against the United States Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Thursday, December 4 amid renewed forex pressure associated with December.

At the official market yesterday, the Nigerian currency lost 0.01 per cent or 18 Kobo against the Dollar to close at N1,447.83/$1 compared with the previous day’s N1,447.65/$1.

It was not a different scenario with the local currency in the same market segment against the Pound Sterling as it further shed N15.43 to sell for N1,930.97/£1 versus Wednesday’s closing price of N1,925.08/£1 and declined against the Euro by 20 Kobo to finish at N1,688.74/€1 compared with the preceding session’s N1,688.54/€1.

Similarly, the Nigerian Naira lost N5 against the greenback in the black market to quote at N1,465/$1 compared with the previous day’s value of N1,460/$1 but closed flat against the Dollar at the GTBank FX counter at N1,453/$1.

Fluctuations in trading range is expected to continue during the festive season as traders expect the Nigerian currency to be stable, supported by intervention s by to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)in the face of steady dollar demand.

Support is also expected in coming weeks as seasonal activities, particularly the stylised “Detty December” festivities, will see inflows that will give the Naira a boost after it depreciated mildly last month, according to a new report.

“As the festive Detty December season intensifies, inbound travel, tourism spending, and diaspora inflows are expected to provide moderate support for FX liquidity,” analysts at the research unit of FMDA said in its latest monthly report for November.

Traders cited by Reuters expect that the Naira will trade within a band of N1,443-N1,450 next week, buoyed by improved FX interventions by the apex bank.

Meanwhile, the crypto market was down as the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, core PCE, likely rose in September—moving in the wrong direction. However, volatility indices show no signs of major turbulence.

If the actual figure matches estimates, it would mark 55 straight months of inflation above the US central bank’s 2 per cent target. The sticky inflation would strengthen the hawkish policymakers, who are in favour of slower rate cuts.

Ripple (XRP) depreciated by 4.5 per cent to $2.08, Solana (SOL) went down by 3.8 per cent to $138.11, Litecoin (LTC) shrank by 3.1 per cent to $83.23, Dogecoin (DOGE) slid by 2.5 per cent to $0.1463, Cardano (ADA) declined by 2.1 per cent to $0.4368, Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 0.9 per cent to $91,975.45, Binance Coin (BNB) crumbled by 0.9 per cent to $899.41, and Ethereum (ETH) dropped by 0.7 per cent to $3,156.44, while the US Dollar Tether (USDT) and the US Dollar Coin (USDC) closed flat at $1.00 apiece.

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