QNT, the native token of Quant, has seen a 10% surge over the past day, making it the top gainer in the market today.

According to price data from crypto.news, Quant (QNT) was trading at $77.02 upon writing. The altcoin reached an intraday high of $77.77 That’s 37.5% above its weekly low of $56.54, demonstrating strong upward momentum in tandem with the rise in the broader altcoin market.

The spike in QNT’s value appears linked to the recent announcement of new staking capabilities on the Overledger Network, as confirmed by Gilbert Verdian, CEO of Quant. The updated Terms and Conditions now include provisions for staking, which is poised to enhance the token’s utility by promoting long-term holding and reducing its circulating supply.

Moreover, the strategic update not only incentivizes token holders with potential rewards but also bolsters the intrinsic value of QNT by integrating it more closely with the network’s operations.

This development has resonated positively among investors, who view the enhancement as a dual catalyst for increased demand and reduced supply, thereby potentially driving the price upwards.

Quant is known for facilitating seamless connections across different blockchain networks, allowing developers to build decentralized multi-chain applications. This capability is critical for fostering interoperability and paving the way for a more cohesive digital economy.

Whale activity and decreased exchange supply

Another factor contributing to QNT’s price movement is heightened activity from large investors, or whales, who have been accumulating the token during its recent dips. Data from FishTheWhales highlights an uptick in whale transactions, signaling booming confidence in the asset’s prospects.

Similarly, metrics from Into The Block show a substantial increase in netflow of large holders—those owning at least 0.1% of QNT’s supply—from -3.1k QNT to 7.42k QNT from early to mid-September.

Additionally, the number of addresses holding QNT for more than a year has surged by 37.2%, reaching over 102.9k. This uptrend in long-term holding is paralleled by a notable 87.4% rise in open interest, climbing from $6.47 million to $12.13 million in the first half of September, as per Coinglass data.

Analyst eye potential upside for QNT

Crypto analyst Dami-Defi, on X, pointed out that QNT has broken out of a falling wedge pattern, a traditionally bullish signal indicating a possible reversal. Following this breakout, QNT moved past the $69 resistance level, setting its sights on higher targets.

Dami-Defi predicts that if the momentum sustains, QNT could potentially test resistance at $82 and may even soar to $145.5, representing a major jump from its current price levels.