This week, the altcoin market stayed lively but, thankfully, avoided another major crash. Instead, political buzz around President Donald Trump added fuel to the fire, with Paul Atkins being sworn in as SEC Chairman and fresh rumors about tariff cuts on China.
Amidst the chaos, several altcoins posted impressive gains — especially from the AI and meme sectors — while others struggled to hold their ground. Let’s dive into the top performers and underperformers of the week.
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) — AI Frenzy Pushes Price Over $1
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) stole the spotlight with an incredible 83% surge this week.
After consolidating around $0.58 for weeks, a sudden 21% spike on April 22 lit the fuse. In just four days, VIRTUAL smashed through the $1.25 barrier for the first time in over a month.
FOMO is clearly back. Market catalysts like Trump’s 90-day tariff move and China’s rumored interest rate cuts have supercharged the sentiment.
Still, while the upside potential is exciting, investors should remain cautious — rapid gains can reverse just as quickly.
Official Trump (TRUMP) — Strategic Moves Fuel Memecoin Mania
Official Trump (TRUMP) climbed an impressive 85%, breaking into the week’s top three gainers.
With the exclusive Trump dinner event for the top 220 TRUMP holders less than a month away, competition is heating up. This surge seems like just the beginning.
Despite the RSI flashing “overbought” levels and bearish signals from the MACD, Trump’s direct involvement means anything can happen — and fast.
Interestingly, while most tokens saw trading volume drop by over 40%, TRUMP’s volume dipped only 10%. Big players are still accumulating, betting on even higher moves ahead.
Brett (BASED) — High-Risk, High-Reward Memecoin Dominates
Following closely behind, Brett (BASED) soared 85% this week.
Unlike many hype-driven coins, BASED has been consistently strong, clocking an incredible 84% monthly gain. It’s now sitting comfortably in the top 8 by market cap, overtaking Dogwifhat (WIF) along the way.
The momentum isn’t slowing down yet. BASED could realistically reclaim the $0.10 mark soon if current FOMO levels hold.
Top Altcoin Losers
DeXe (DEXE) — DAO Token Crashes 14%
Leading the losers, DeXe (DEXE) dropped 14% this week.
It started strong, even briefly breaking above $15. But bulls quickly lost steam, and bears took full control. DEXE now dangerously flirts with the $13 support level.
If $12.15 fails to hold, we could see deeper declines in the coming days.
BitGet Token (BGB) — Calm Amid the Storm
Meanwhile, BitGet Token (BGB) handled the volatility well, losing just 4% for the week.
After dipping to $4.5, BGB quickly rebounded to the $4.2–$4.46 range, showing strong buyer interest. A healthy consolidation pattern is forming, suggesting bulls might still have the upper hand.
Unus Sed Leo (LEO) — Small Dip, Still Fighting
Unus Sed Leo (LEO) slid 3.2% this week but showed flashes of strength.
After recovering slightly to the $9.4–$9.5 range, LEO now faces a critical test. If buyers don’t step in, a revisit of the $8.75 support zone could happen before any real breakout.
Other Notable Losers
- VICE (VICE): -60%.
- Aergo (AERGO): -37%.
- Acet (ACT): -34%.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the crypto market stayed true to its volatile nature. AI and memecoin sectors led the rally, while DAO and utility tokens faced challenges.
Personally, I see growing momentum in AI-related assets — but extreme caution is still necessary. A single policy shift or tweet could flip the entire sentiment overnight.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Always do your own research before making financial decisions.
