Polkadot Rises In Popularity Among Futures Traders – A Bullish Turn For DOT P...

Polkadot Rises In Popularity Among Futures Traders – A Bullish Turn For DOT P...

Polkadot (DOT) enthusiasts may be in for a bullish week as healthy demand for the cryptocurrency is observed in the futures market, according to a recent tweet by Huobi.  With a 24-hour trading volume of $162 million and a market capitalization of over $7.7 billion, Polkadot’s rally is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the coin has gained 3.1% against the US dollar since yesterday, indicating that the market is actively participating in its upward momentum.  With such promising developments, it’s no wonder that Polkadot is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after....


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