ZCoin (XZC) launching masternodes soon, followed by MTP

Zcoin could be heading towards 50 USD, possibly higher once znodes launch.
Znodes masternodes have launched on testnet now, integrating the functionality of DASH.
When znodes launch on mainnet, a an estimated 50% of XZC will be locked up in masternode wallets.
MTP (merkel tree proofs) are on the roadmap.

Comment:

The binaries of Zcoin that support the masternode functionality have been released today after a period of testing on the testnet.

This is good news and the price reflects this.
More info is here including the timing for the start of the znode payouts:
zcoin.io/znodes-rele...hard-fork-need-know/

From now on holders of Zcoin are incentivised to hold their Zcoin as the collateral for their znode masternodes to generate weekly interest payments.

There will be some profit taking on the news, but long term this means that less Zcoin will be on the market.

Trade closed: target reached:

My initial target of 50 USD, possibly higher has been reached with a high of 71 USD and a low of 49 USD today December 14th 2017.

Further upside possible long term but profit taking on the news of the znode / masternode launch is also possible.