Examining TON’s network – Built for the short term or the long term? – BitRss

• TON ($3.56)’s rolling percentage gains, measured from October 2021 to January 2025, revealed an advantage for long-term investors
• Analysis showed that liquid staking dominated TVL, contributing over $200 million

In 2024, The Open Network (TON) positioned itself as a strong contender for long-term investment. As expected, this left long-term investors expecting profits this year.

Hence, it’s worth analyzing if TON’s ecosystem can sustain the growth it has seen so far. Especially with long-term investors achieving a 69% profit, while short-term holders faced significant losses.

Short-term struggles vs. Long-term rewards

TON’s rolling percentage gains, measured from October 2021 to January 2025, revealed an advantage for long-term investors. Holders who maintained positions for over one year secured a 69% profit by early 2025, despite market volatility.

Meanwhile, short-term traders recorded losses, including a -4.2% decline for 1-week holds.