The crypto markets experienced mixed performance today, with Bitcoin volatility reaching six-month highs. However, PancakeSwap was one of the standout performers, gaining over 20%. Increasing volumes and a shifting balance among DEXs contributed to its surge.
On Friday, March 21, CAKE reached a daily high of $2.83, registering a 20% price increase, before stabilizing at $2.71. This surge contributed to PancakeSwap’s weekly growth of 67.45%, more than any other DEX token.
The performance was likely due to a significant increase in volume on the BNB-based PancakeSwap decentralized exchange. Weekly volume rose 49.54% to $13.55 billion, outpacing all other DEXs, including Uniswap. This contributed to investor confidence in CAKE’s long-term growth.
One reason for traders’ confidence is PancakeSwap’s consistent token buybacks and burns. On March 17 alone, the exchange burned $23 million worth of CAKE tokens. With PancakeSwap revenues rising, the exchange is burning tokens at a faster pace than ever, which reduces supply and increases buying pressure.
What’s Next for PancakeSwap (CAKE)?
With the growing dominance of the PancakeSwap exchange, the CAKE token will likely benefit in the long run. Its token-burning mechanism further strengthens the bullish narrative by creating a continuous source of demand. In this way, CAKE is similar to BNB, which also benefits both from Binance’s volumes and from its burn mechanism. This is where traders see a strong fundamental case for CAKE.
Technical indicators are mostly bullish, with support at the 20-week exponential moving average (EMA) of $2.227. Going forward, CAKE will likely face resistance at the $3.266 level. If it breaks through it, it can test the $4.8 level, which also corresponds to its yearly high.
Still, CAKE won’t be immune to short-term volatility, especially if the markets turn bearish. Currently, both crypto and traditional markets face uncertainty due to the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. What is more, there is a growing fear of stagflation, and markets are uncertain how the Federal Reserve will react under these conditions.
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