🚀 SEI Soars After Wyoming Picks Protocol for WYST Stablecoin Pilot – Bullish Momentum Ahead!

Wyoming just handed SEI a golden ticket—and the market's reacting fast. The state's selection of the protocol for its WYST stablecoin pilot sends a clear signal: institutional adoption isn't coming. It's here.

Why this matters: When regulators play nice with crypto, prices move. SEI's 24-hour surge proves that even bureaucratic nods can ignite trader frenzy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin maximalists are muttering about 'altseason' into their coffee.

The cynical take? Another 'partnership' that'll either moon or crater by Q3. But for now, the charts don't lie—this is SEI's moment.

Sei ranks above competition for stablecoin adoption

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has selected two blockchains, including Sei and Aptos, for the final round of piloting of the WYST stablecoin. Sei, with a score of 30, ranked slightly below Aptos (32) and above other competitors, including Avalanche (27), Sui (26), Base (25), Algorand (21) and Ripple's XRP Ledger (XRPL). The commission considered, among other things, blockchain performance, user base, security, uptime and the core infrastructure.

WYST is a fiat-backed stablecoin and one of the first government-based pilots adopting blockchain technology. According to an X post, the stablecoin "will be deployed using LayerZero," a technology that supports communication and data transfer across blockchains. 

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission was established in March 2023 and was tasked with issuing WYST. According to the official website, WYST is redeemable at a one-to-one (1:) ratio with the US Dollar (USD).

"We are excited to announce that the Wyoming Stable Token Commission has entered a critical testing phase, marking a significant step toward launching the first state-issued stable token in the U.S. This milestone underscores Wyoming's commitment to innovation in digital assets," the Wyoming Stable Commission said in a statement. 

Sei's selection as a blockchain candidate for WYST comes after the advancement of the Guidance and Establishing Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) bill from the US Senate to the House, pending deliberation ahead of the final vote.

The adoption of the stablecoin bill as the law WOULD mark a significant milestone in regulating the fast-growing sector, with the potential to boost institutional adoption, innovation and transparency.

Technical outlook: Sei eyes $0.26 backed by strong sentiment 

Sei's price stabilized at $0.15 support earlier this week after a sharp, nearly 43% drop from its May peak of $0.27. The uptick that followed built on bullish momentum and a spike in interest in the token fueled by the stablecoin adoption news.

Sei extended the uptrend, reaching intraday highs of $0.21 while reclaiming the position above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), currently at $0.20. 

The Relative Strength Index's (RSI) sharp climb above the midline from NEAR oversold territory indicates a strong bullish grip. 

Should the RSI approach the overbought area, the path of least resistance would remain firmly upward, increasing the chances of Sei paring losses with resistance at $0.26.

SEI/USDT daily chart

Despite the bullish outlook, traders should temper expectations, especially with the 100-day EMA resistance around $0.21. Failure to breach this hurdle could destabilize the bullish structure, possibly reflecting a lull sentiment in the broader crypto market and potential profit-taking. 

Other key levels to keep in mind while trading Sei are the 50-day EMA at $0.20, which is likely to absorb sell-side pressure, and the demand area at $0.18, tested as support in early June.

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