Polygon (MATIC), the layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has been on a tear lately, recently surpassing the coveted $1 mark for the first time since October 2022. This surge can be attributed to several key developments on the Polygon network, attracting both retail and institutional investors.

Key Drivers of the MATIC Rally

• zkEVM TVL hits all-time high: Polygon’s zkEVM, a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine, achieved a new TVL (Total Value Locked) record of $158 million on February 27th, demonstrating growing adoption of its scaling solution.
• Whale accumulation: A recent transfer of $13.7 million worth of MATIC to Binance suggests potential accumulation by institutional investors, often referred to as “whales,” indicating confidence in the project’s future.
• Active addresses surge: The number of active addresses on the Polygon network reached an all-time high of over 1 million on February 23rd, signifying increased user activity and network adoption.

Recent Controversy: ChainArgos Report

A recent report by ChainArgos has cast a shadow over MATIC’s rally, accusing Polygon of misappropriating at least 400 million MATIC tokens intended for its staking program.

• Allegations: ChainArgos claims that only 790 million MATIC, out of a promised 1.2 billion, have been transferred to the staking address, raising concerns about the whereabouts of the remaining 400 million.
• On-chain analysis: The report details on-chain transactions suggesting the missing 400 million MATIC might have been sent to Binance wallets, raising suspicions of potential selling.
• Polygon’s response: Polygon has not yet responded to the allegations.

MATIC/USD Technical Analysis

• Price: $1.03
• Resistance levels: $1.25, $1.31 (previous resistance points)
• Support levels: $0.85, $0.75 (previous support points)
• Indicators: RSI (56) – Bullish territory, MACD (above zero line with increasing histogram) – Bullish momentum