According to U.Today, Toncoin (TON) has witnessed a significant 257% surge in large transaction volume, a sign of substantial whale activity. This increase comes amidst a downturn in the crypto market, which has seen $321 million in liquidations. The large transaction volume, typically linked with cryptocurrency whales or investors holding large amounts of crypto, implies that these key players may be actively buying or selling Toncoin despite the overall negative market trend.

Data from IntoTheBlock reveals that Toncoin's large transaction volume has risen by 257.65% in the last 24 hours, reaching $7.58 million, or 962,270 TON in crypto terms. The crypto market has been under selling pressure, resulting in a significant sell-off across various digital assets. Toncoin has not been spared, currently down 9.16% in the last 24 hours to trade at $7.10. The token has also fallen by 7.68% in the last seven days.

Several factors could be contributing to the increased whale activity in Toncoin. Whales might be strategically accumulating TON in anticipation of future price increases or developments within the Toncoin ecosystem. Positive news or upcoming technological advancements related to Toncoin could be triggering increased interest and large transactions, with whales positioning themselves ahead.

Last month, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov introduced a TON-linked 'Stars' currency, which would allow users to purchase digital products and services via Telegram micro apps within a crypto-backed economy. Telegram mini-app developers can now sell digital goods and services in exchange for Stars, which can be converted into Toncoin. The TON token is currently the eighth most valuable cryptocurrency on the market with a worth of $17.5 billion.