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Altcoins See at Least 30% Surge Last Week: Top 5 Winners
In the last seven days, several altcoins have surged impressively, each recording notable gains not seen in a long while. This remarkable uptrend highlights a shift in market sentiment and the potential for lucrative opportunities from the cryptocurrencies listed in the top 100.
While many of these altcoins saw increased demand, this analysis focuses on the top five that stood out, registering at least 30% price increases — Bittensor (TAO), Immutable (IMX), Sui (SUI), Sei (SEI), and Aptos (APT).
Bittensor (TAO)
TAO, the native token of Bittensor, a blockchain-based machine learning network, has risen by 95% in the past week. This incredible performance makes the AI-themed token one of the highest-gaining altcoins in the past week.
TAO’s price increase is linked to an all-inclusive rally in AI-based cryptocurrency. Some of the major catalysts could also be connected to the Grayscale TAO trust and several recent developments in artificial intelligence sector.
From a technical point of view, the daily chart revealed that the cryptocurrency had formed an inverse head-and-shoulder pattern earlier. This bullish pattern was crucial in helping TAO sustain the $298.07 support and bounce above the $349.75 resistance.
Currently, TAO is priced at nearly $570, but the Relative Strength Index (RSI) signals it is overbought with a reading above 70. This could lead to a retracement to $484.13 as holders may take profits.
However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) remains positive, showing continued bullish momentum. If this trend persists, it could prevent a pullback. In that case, TAO’s price might rally toward $700 instead of declining.
Immutable (IMX)
Immutable (IMX), known as the first Layer-2 scaling solution on Ethereum (ETH), ranks second among altcoins with over a 30% gain in the past week.
IMX saw a price increase of 43% during this period but hit resistance at $1.80, leading to a retracement to $1.75, its current trading price. The Bull Bear Power (BBP) on the daily chart indicates that bulls are prepared to push IMX higher once again.
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If validated, the cryptocurrency’s value could rally to $1.95. However, Immutable is scheduled to unlock 32.47 million tokens on October 4. This projected supply shock could halt IMX’s anticipated hike. If that is the case, IMX’s price could decline to $1.55.
Sui (SUI)
SUI, the native cryptocurrency of the layer-1 blockchain, has not only performed well over the past week but has also been one of the altcoins with a staggering 30-day performance.
In the last seven days, SUI’s price has increased by 40% and is currently $1.55. Meanwhile, the daily SUI/USD chart flashes a rise in the Money Flow Index (MFI). This hike indicates a surge in buying pressure. However, the MFI can also tell when a crypto is overbought or oversold.
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Readings below 20.00 means it is oversold. However, at press time, the reading is above 80.00, indicating that SUI is overbought. Thus, the token could experience a drawdown to $1.37 as it faces resistance at $1.59.
Alternatively, if bulls continue to show strength, SUI’s price could break above the resistance. If that happens, the altcoin could jump to $1.88 and eventually hit the $2 mark.
Sei (SEI)
Knows as one of the fastest Layer-1 blockchains, Sei’s native token is one of the altcoins that has increased by more than 30%. Currently trading at $0.36, SEI formed an ascending triangle on the daily chart between August 26 and September 17. Eventually, the token broke above the triangle, validating a price increase, which helped SEI climb by 33%.
A look at the daily chart revealed that the Awesome Oscillator (AO) flashed rising green histogram bars. This rise indicates increasing upward momentum for SEI, possibly leading to a $0.42 in the short term.
However, traders need to be cautious as bears could tug the price back. If that happens, SEI’s price might decline to $0.31.
Aptos (APT)
Another Layer-1 project that has performed significantly in the past week is Aptos (APT). In the last seven days, its price has increased by 32%. While the price initially dropped by 22%, technical analysis shows that a golden cross was vital to the token’s recovery.
A golden cross occurs when the shorter EMA crosses above the longer EMA. As seen below, the 20 EMA (blue) rose past the 50 EMA (yellow) on September 20. Due to this, the price jumped to $8.25.
As of this writing, APT has retraced to $7.93. If the current EMA positions hold, the price could bounce to $8.83 in the short term. However, if a death cross forms (where the longer EMA moves above the shorter one), Aptos’ price might drop to $6.83.
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According to a new report from Pine Analytics, token deployers on Pump.fun systematically funded sniper wallets to buy their own meme coins. This impacted over 15,000 token launches on the platform.
These sniper wallets operated primarily during US trading hours, executing standardized, profitable strategies. Unrelated bot activity obscures their behavior, making it extremely difficult to isolate these wallets—and they can readily adapt to new countermeasures.
Snipers Roam Free on Pump.fun Meme Coins
Pump.fun has remained one of the most popular meme coin launchpads on Solana despite persistent controversies and other criticism.
However, Pine Analytics’ new report has uncovered a new controversy, discovering systematic market manipulation on the platform. These snipes include as much as 1.75% of all launch activity on Pump.fun.
“Our analysis reveals that this tactic is not rare or fringe — over the past month alone, more than 15,000 SOL in realized profit was extracted through this method, across 15,000+ launches involving 4,600+ sniper wallets and 10,400+ deployers. These wallets demonstrate unusually high success rates (87% of snipes were profitable), clean exits, and structured operational patterns,” it claimed.
Solana meme coin deployers on Pump.fun follow a consistent pattern. They fund one or more sniper wallets and grant them advance notice of upcoming token launches.
Those wallets purchase tokens in the very first block and then liquidate almost immediately—85% within five minutes and 90% in just one or two swap events.
Pump.fun meme coin developers exploit this tactic to create the appearance of immediate demand for their tokens. Retail investors, unaware of the prior sell‑off, often purchase these tokens after the snipe, giving developers an unfair advantage. This constitutes market manipulation and erodes trust in the platform.
Pine Analytics had to carefully calibrate its methods to identify genuine snipers. Apparently, 50% of meme coin launches on Pump.fun involve sniping, but most of this is probably bots using the “spray and pray” method.
However, by filtering out snipers with no direct links to developer wallets, the firm missed projects that covered their tracks through proxies and burners.
In other words, the meme coin community does not have adequate defenses against systematic abuse on Pump.fun. There are a few possible ways that the platform could flag repeat offenders and sketchy projects, but adaptive countermeasures could defeat them. This problem demands persistent and proactive action.
Unfortunately, it may be difficult to enact such policies. Meme coin sniping is so systematic that Pump.fun could only fight it with real commitment.
Analysts think that building an on-chain culture that rewards transparency over extraction is the best long-term solution. A shift like that would be truly seismic, and the meme coin sector might not survive it.
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Solana (SOL) continues to show strength across multiple fronts, maintaining a bullish structure on its Ichimoku Cloud chart while gaining momentum in key market metrics. The BBTrend indicator has turned higher again, signaling renewed buying pressure after a brief cooldown.
On-chain activity remains strong, with Solana leading all blockchains in DEX volume and dominating fee generation thanks to the explosive growth of meme coins and launchpad activity. With SOL now trading above a key resistance level, the path is open for further upside—though a loss of momentum could still trigger a retest of lower supports.
Solana Maintains Bullish Structure, but Momentum Faces Key Test
On Solana’s Ichimoku Cloud chart, the price is currently above the Kijun-sen (red base line) but has dipped below the Tenkan-sen (blue conversion line), signaling weakening short-term momentum.
The flattening Tenkan-sen and price behavior suggest possible consolidation or the early stages of a pullback. Still, with the price holding above the Kijun-sen, medium-term support remains intact.
The overall Ichimoku structure remains bullish, with a thick, rising cloud and leading span A well above span B—indicating strong underlying support.
If Solana finds support at the Kijun-sen and climbs back above the Tenkan-sen, the uptrend could regain strength; otherwise, a test of the cloud’s upper boundary may follow.
Meanwhile, Solana’s BBTrend is currently at 6, extending nearly ten days in positive territory after peaking at 17.5 on April 14. The recent increase from 4.26 to 6 suggests renewed bullish momentum following a brief cooldown.
BBTrend, or Bollinger Band Trend, tracks the strength of price movement based on Bollinger Band expansion.
Positive values like the current one point to an active uptrend, and if the BBTrend continues to rise, it could signal stronger momentum and potential for another upward move.
Solana Dominates DEX Volume and Fee Generation as Meme Coins Drive Ecosystem Growth
Solana has once again claimed the top spot among all chains in DEX volume, recording $15.15 billion over the past seven days. The combined total of Ethereum, BNB, Base, and Arbitrum reached $22.7 billion.
In the last 24 hours alone, Solana saw $1.67 billion in volume, largely fueled by its booming meme coin ecosystem and the ongoing launchpad battle between PumpFun and Raydium. Adding to this good momentum, Solana recently surpassed Ethereum in Staking Market Cap.
When it comes to application fees, Solana’s momentum is just as clear. Four of the top ten fee-generating apps over the past week—PumpFun, Jupiter, Jito, and Meteora—are Solana-focused.
Pump leads the pack with nearly $18 million in fees alone.
Solana Breaks Key Resistance as Uptrend Targets Higher Levels, but Risks Remain
Solana has finally broken above its key resistance at $136, flipping it into a new support level that was successfully tested just yesterday.
Its EMA lines remain aligned in a bullish setup, suggesting the uptrend is still intact.
If this momentum continues, SOL price could aim for the next resistance zones at $147 and $152—levels that, if breached, open the door to a potential move toward $179.
The current structure favors buyers, with higher lows and strong support reinforcing the trend.
However, if momentum fades, a retest of the $136 support is likely.
A breakdown below that level could shift sentiment, exposing Solana to deeper pullbacks toward $124 and even $112.
Disclaimer
In line with the Trust Project guidelines, this price analysis article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. BeInCrypto is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a professional before making any financial decisions. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated.
According to a new report, 15 firms and individuals from the crypto industry donated more than $100,000 to President Trump’s Inauguration, totaling over $85 million.
Almost all of these companies apparently received direct or indirect benefits from Trump’s administration. This includes dropped legal proceedings, lucrative business partnerships, participation in Trump’s Crypto Summit, and more.
Crypto Industry Went All-In on Trump’s Inauguration
Since promising to bring friendlier regulations on the campaign trail, Donald Trump attracted a reputation as the Crypto President.
Trump’s Inauguration festivities included a “Crypto Ball,” and several prominent firms made donations for these events. Today, a report has compiled all crypto-related contributions of over $100,000, revealing some interesting facts.
Since taking office, President Trump and his family have been allegedly involved in prominent crypto controversies, and these donations may be linked to several of them.
For example, eight of the donors, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Uniswap, Yuga Labs, Kraken, Ripple, Robinhood, and Consensys, had SEC investigations or lawsuits against them closed since Trump’s term began.
The commission might have dropped its probe against these companies anyway due to its changing stance on crypto enforcement. However, being in the President’s good books likely helped the process.
Further Alleged Benefits for Donors
In other words, nearly half the firms that made donations to Trump’s Inauguration have seen their legal problems cleared up quickly. This isn’t the only regulation-related benefit they allegedly received.
Circle, for example, recently made an IPO after openly stating that Trump’s Presidency made it possible. Galaxy Digital received SEC approval for a major reorganization, a key step for a NASDAQ listing.
Other donors, such as Crypto.com and ONDO, got more direct financial partnerships with businesses associated with the Trump family.
Previously, Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, anticipated a crypto bull market under Trump. Also, XRP, Solana, and Cardano were all unexpectedly included in the US Crypto Reserve announcement.
All three of these companies made major donations to Trump’s Inauguration.
It seems that most of the firms involved got at least some sort of noticeable benefit from these donations. Donors like Multicoin and Paradigm received invitations to Trump’s Crypto Summit, while much more prominent groups like the Ethereum Foundation got snubbed.
Meanwhile, various industry KOLs and community members have already alleged major corruption in Trump’s crypto connections.
While some allegations might lack substantial proof, the crypto space has changed dramatically under the new administration, for both good and bad.
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