Fasttoken (FTN), the native token of the Fastex ecosystem, surged nearly 200% on December 18, sharply outperforming the broader crypto market, which remained largely in the red.

FTN jumped from around $0.37 to above $1.30 within 24 hours, making it one of the day’s top-performing cryptocurrencies. The rally occurred without any major announcement, pointing to a technical and sentiment-driven move rather than a fundamental revaluation.

What Is Fasttoken (FTN)?

Fasttoken is the utility token of the Fastex ecosystem, developed by SoftConstruct. It powers the Bahamut blockchain, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 network that uses a Proof-of-Stake and Activity (PoSA) consensus model.

FTN is used for transaction fees and staking on Bahamut, payments via Fastex Pay, trading on the Fastex exchange, and NFTs, gaming, and other Web3 applications within the ecosystem

SoftConstruct, Fastex’s parent company, operates across payments, gaming, and IT infrastructure, giving FTN exposure beyond a single product line.

A Difficult 2025 for FTN

The sharp rally follows a brutal decline throughout 2025.

Earlier this year, FTN traded above $2.00, but steadily sold off as:

• Large token unlocks entered circulation
  
• Risk-off sentiment dominated altcoins
  
• Exchanges issued warnings, including MEXC’s “Special Treatment” label

By mid-December, FTN had lost over 90% of its value, briefly touching all-time lows between $0.25 and $0.37. Many traders had written the token off.

Why is Fasttoken Rallying Today?

There was no single catalyst behind FTN’s sudden surge. Instead, several factors likely combined to trigger the move.

FTN’s prolonged sell-off created deeply oversold conditions. As the token hit all-time lows, buyers stepped in looking for a short-term recovery play. In thin markets, even moderate buying can lead to outsized price moves.

Fasttoken $FTN is up 216% in the last 24 Hours 😲

For those unaware

-> $FTN is the native crypto of Bahamut, a public EVM-compatible L1 Blockchain
-> The project is developed by SoftConstruct and is part of the Fastex Ecosystem
-> This token painted an upward only chart from… pic.twitter.com/g1QsH0FP0f

— Web3 AjaX 🦅🔥 (@Web3AjaX) December 18, 2025

Earlier this month, concerns emerged after MEXC flagged FTN for potential risk monitoring. By mid-December, no delisting followed. That relief appears to have encouraged traders who were previously sidelined.

FTN trades on a limited number of venues, with liquidity concentrated on a few exchanges. Low liquidity often magnifies volatility, allowing prices to rise rapidly once momentum builds.

The rally also coincided with renewed discussion around Fastex’s broader infrastructure, including Bahamut, Fastex Pay, NFTs, and gaming integrations. While none of these developments were new, they provided narrative support as price momentum accelerated.

✨ Fasttoken ( $FTN ) is flashing some serious warning signs right now.

The chart may look stable on the surface, but the underlying data tells a different story. Liquidity is extremely thin, with only around $3M in total 24h volume across all chains. That’s nowhere near enough… https://t.co/utfR6yfjHz

— Kryptotalker (@kryptotalker) November 20, 2025

No Major Announcement, High Volatility Remains

Despite the sharp gains, there was no official update, partnership, or protocol change announced on December 18. That suggests the rally was driven primarily by technical rebound, market psychology, and short-term speculation.

Most notably, Fasttoken’s X (formerly Twitter) account has been inactive since late-September. 

Fasttoken’s Last X Post Was in September

Analysts caution that such rebounds after steep declines can be volatile. FTN still faces future token unlocks and must show sustained usage growth to support higher valuations.

For now, Fasttoken’s surge stands out as one of the most dramatic moves in an otherwise cautious crypto market—but its durability remains uncertain.

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According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the crypto market sentiment in the third week of December remains dominated by fear, with a score of extreme fear. This negative sentiment has caused short positions to gain the upper hand.

However, several altcoins have their own catalysts that could trigger liquidations of these short positions. Which altcoins are they, and what specific risks do they face?

1. Solana (SOL)

The 7-day liquidation heatmap for SOL shows that the potential liquidation volume of short positions is twice that of long positions.

Specifically, if SOL rises to $147 this week, traders holding short positions could suffer losses of up to $1 billion. In contrast, if SOL falls below $120, long traders could face liquidations worth around $500 million.

Several factors suggest that traders should be cautious when holding short positions this week.

First, SOL ETFs recorded seven consecutive days of positive inflows last week. Notably, the Bitwise SOL ETF has maintained positive inflows for 33 straight days since launch. It currently holds more than $600 million worth of SOL. This trend indicates sustained institutional demand.

Second, SOL has established strong support around the $130 level over the past four weeks. In addition, positive news about XRP expanding its DeFi use cases on Solana through Hex Trust has improved market sentiment.

As a result, SOL has solid grounds for a recovery this week, which could trigger short liquidations.

2. Cardano (ADA)

Similar to SOL, overall negative market sentiment has encouraged short-term ADA derivatives traders to increase capital allocation and leverage on short positions.

This behavior has significantly increased the total short liquidation volume. If ADA rises to $0.45 this week, short positions could incur losses of up to $50 million. Conversely, if ADA drops to $0.35, long positions could face liquidations of around $19.5 million.

One key factor that ADA short traders should consider to reduce risk is the positive sentiment surrounding the Midnight project.

Midnight Network is a new blockchain developed by Input Output Global (IOG), the company behind Cardano, founded by Charles Hoskinson.

Midnight Network focuses on privacy through zero-knowledge proof technology, specifically ZK-SNARKs. The NIGHT token has surged more than 150% over the past seven days. The project also won BeInCrypto’s “Breakthrough of the Year” award.

Midnight has been voted @beincrypto's Breakthrough of the Year & this win belongs entirely to the community. 🏆🕛

Thank you to everyone who shared, voted, & continues to support privacy as a fundamental right & what Midnight is building.

It’s been a monumental week, but this is… pic.twitter.com/eiLGv4yqxV

— Midnight (@MidnightNtwrk) December 13, 2025

The growing demand for NIGHT is driving demand for ADA. According to the Taptool trading platform, NIGHT recorded DEX trading volume exceeding 85 million ADA over the past five days. Additionally, ADA holders can earn NIGHT by staking their ADA.

3. PIPPIN

PIPPIN is a meme coin that gained significant attention towards the end of the year. Its market capitalization surged from below $60 million to over $350 million in just three weeks.

The liquidation heatmap indicates that cumulative potential long liquidations remain higher than those of short liquidations. This data suggests that many short-term traders still expect prices to continue rising.

However, this expectation carries significant risk. A recent analysis by the on-chain data tracking account Evening Trader Group revealed that 93 wallets currently hold 73% of the total supply.

$PIPPIN | Case Study: Supply Control & The Hidden Architecture Behind the Rally

93 wallets now hold 73% of the supply, organized into three well-defined clusters based on accumulation origin.$PIPPIN keeps climbing with zero signs of exhaustion.
The on-chain picture shows why:… pic.twitter.com/MVvPCWq6rh

— Evening Trader Group (@Eveningtraders) December 12, 2025

These wallets are divided into three main accumulation clusters. Each cluster shows distinct origins and behavioral patterns. According to Evening Trader Group, this accumulation may be the primary driver behind the price surge. On the other hand, selling pressure could emerge at any time.

In addition, the project-linked account (ThePippinCo) has not posted any updates since June. This silence has raised concerns about the team’s commitment to the project.

If PIPPIN falls below $0.30 this week, more than $9 million in long positions could be liquidated. This figure could be even higher if PIPPIN experiences a sharp dump, similar to the fate of other manipulated meme tokens.

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The Zcash price has seen a sharp run this cycle, up over 700% in three months, followed by a healthy pause. After rallying strongly through the last week, the price is now pulling back, raising questions about whether momentum is fading or simply resetting.

While short-term price action looks undecided, on-chain and volume data suggest buyers may still be quietly in control. The next move depends on whether Zcash can turn consolidation into continuation.

Buyers Still Control Structure Despite Cooling Volume

Zcash price is currently trading inside a tightening triangle pattern, which reflects short-term buyer and seller indecision rather than outright weakness. Importantly, the price continues to respect the rising trend line that has guided the uptrend this cycle. As long as that structure holds, the broader setup remains constructive.

Volume behavior adds key context. Using Wyckoff-style volume color analysis, blue bars indicate buyer-led activity, while yellow and red bars reflect increasing seller control.

Although buyer volume has cooled recently, blue bars are still dominant. A similar slowdown occurred after October 17, when buying pressure briefly weakened, before Zcash went on to rally by more than 300%.

Cooling volume alone did not end that trend. As long as the blue bars dominate, the rally is likely to remain strong, despite any pullbacks.

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Spot flow data reinforces this picture. Spot flows track whether coins are moving onto or off exchanges.

Inflows suggest potential selling, while outflows signal accumulation. On December 12, Zcash recorded roughly $14.26 million in spot inflows, meaning coins moved onto exchanges.

By December 13, that flipped sharply to around $17.34 million in net outflows, showing coins being pulled off exchanges instead.

That shift matters. Exchange outflows reduce immediate sell pressure and often reflect spot buyers stepping in during pullbacks rather than distributing into strength.

Despite a mild pullback of about 2.5% over the past 24 hours, Zcash remains up roughly 20% over the past week and more than 700% over the past three months. The trend has not broken. It is consolidating.

Zcash Price Levels That Define the Next Move

For the bullish structure to continue, the Zcash price needs to break out of the triangle. The key level to watch is $511, a 24% move from current levels. A clean daily close above this level would confirm a bullish resolution and signal renewed buyer control.

If that breakout occurs, the first upside target sits near $549, followed by $733, which capped rallies earlier in the cycle. Higher resistance zones exist near $850 and $1,190, though reaching those would require sustained momentum and supportive broader market conditions.

Downside risk remains clearly defined. If the Zcash price loses $430, the triangle structure weakens. Strong support sits near $391, and a deeper breakdown could open the door to $301 if risk-off pressure spreads across the market.

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Privacy coins have emerged as one of the dominant narratives shaping cryptocurrency investment trends this year. The two leading altcoins in this sector by volume and market capitalization are Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR).

Investor attention has focused heavily on ZEC. Meanwhile, XMR continues to show strong and steady growth.

XMR Outperforms ZEC in Many Aspects Despite Lacking the Spotlight

In terms of daily spot trading volume in December, ZEC performed exceptionally well.

According to CoinGecko, ZEC maintains a daily trading volume of nearly $1 billion. This level surpasses XMR and DASH, thanks to strong liquidity on major exchanges like Binance.

However, ZEC falls far behind in daily on-chain transactions. Data from BitInfoCharts shows XMR reaching an average of about 26,000 transactions per day. This figure is more than triple ZEC’s average of roughly 8,000 transactions per day.

The chart also indicates that XMR’s on-chain activity remains consistent over the long term. This trend reflects stable user behavior. In contrast, ZEC’s recent surge and sharp decline appear more like temporary excitement.

On-chain activity carries longer-term significance than spot volume. It reflects real usage patterns and user acceptance of XMR for anonymous transfers rather than short-term trading sentiment.

Additionally, ZEC’s price fluctuates due to increased volatility resulting from speculative trading. XMR’s price movement remains more stable.

TradingView data shows that ZEC has fallen by more than 40% over the past month. Many analysts now suggest the possibility of a bubble pattern. Meanwhile, XMR declined by roughly 12%.

From this perspective, ZEC suits traders who chase the privacy coin narrative and aim for quick profits during extreme FOMO cycles. The downside is deeper price drops and longer recovery periods.

Furthermore, the latest report from MEXC Research reinforces XMR’s position. Over longer timeframes, XMR demonstrates superior trading volume and user activity compared to ZEC and DASH.

“Despite ZEC and DASH posting record-high trading volumes, Monero remains an asset of choice among privacy coin traders, accounting for 93% of total trading volume in Q3–Q4 and 72% of users in this segment,” MEXC Research reported.

The report also notes that growing interest in privacy assets reflects users’ increasing need for anonymity as regulators strengthen capital controls.

Therefore, regardless of holding ZEC or XMR, investors can continue to benefit next year. Experts predict privacy coins will remain a dominant market narrative in 2026.

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Story Protocol’s native token soared 21.48% to $2.98 in 24 hours as the blockchain introduced its first prediction markets and launched Confidential Data Rails. This privacy-focused upgrade secures encrypted data on-chain.

The surge mirrors multiple feature rollouts and rising institutional attention, positioning the Layer 1 blockchain as a critical driver in the growing $80 trillion intellectual property economy.

Price Jumps with New Features and Market Momentum

As of 2:00 am UTC on Wednesday, Story Protocol’s IP token traded at $2.98—a 21.48% increase over the previous day. The token saw $145.63 million in trading volume across leading exchanges. Its market cap reached $975.42 million, placing it #104 among global cryptocurrencies.

Story hit an all-time high of $14.78 on Sept. 21, 2025, and has traded between $1.00 and $14.78 since. Institutional confidence is rising as publicly traded IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) holds 53 million tokens on its balance sheet. These tokens are valued at about $731 million.

The price rally arrived alongside three major launches: Story’s first prediction markets, integration with Dune Analytics for on-chain data, and a technical paper outlining Confidential Data Rails. These updates expand Story’s capabilities beyond IP registration, demonstrating it can support a broader range of decentralized applications.

Story Protocol Debuts On-Chain Prediction Markets

Story Protocol unveiled its first prediction markets with MusicByVirtuals, allowing users to trade on outcomes linked to cultural and financial events. These markets enable bets on topics like K-pop chart positions and cryptocurrency prices, with settlements processed on Story’s blockchain.

The first prediction markets on Story are live.@MusicByVirtuals is betting that culture is as tradable as price, and now there’s a platform to prove it.

Zcash price. Kpop charts. Predictions settled on Story.

Details ↴ pic.twitter.com/3TQQP3YDmI

— Story (@StoryProtocol) November 25, 2025

These markets highlight how cultural trends and financial predictions can be tokenized and traded on-chain, showcasing Story’s versatility beyond IP management. It underscores Story’s aim to capture both IP ownership and the speculation surrounding cultural assets.

Confidential Data Rails: Privacy Upgrade for On-Chain Assets

Last Thursday, Story Protocol released its technical paper on Confidential Data Rails (CDR). This upgrade transforms encrypted data into programmable on-chain assets. The technology enables secure storage and automated management of sensitive assets within Story’s IP vaults. These assets include AI datasets, biomedical records, and API keys.

The official Story Foundation announcement describes CDR as a cryptographic foundation that combines confidentiality, automation, and programmability. Decentralized trusted execution environments (TEEs) and smart contracts on the Story chain enforce permissions. This system allows data owners to control confidential assets without exposing sensitive details.

Programmable confidentiality is here.

Confidential Data Rails (CDR) turns encrypted data into onchain building blocks, paving the way for new privacy use-cases on Story and beyond.

Technical Paper out now ↓ pic.twitter.com/pp96CAaCr9

— Story (@StoryProtocol) November 20, 2025

CDR helps solve a persistent blockchain challenge: ensuring privacy while maintaining transparency. Public blockchains are excellent for auditability but lack strong data protection. CDR lets creators and enterprises tokenize sensitive IP while maintaining strict access controls—a feature essential for sectors such as pharmaceuticals, entertainment, and AI, where confidential information must remain protected even as rights are managed on-chain.

Meanwhile, Story Protocol’s partnership with Dune Analytics enables real-time visualization of on-chain IP data, covering registrations, licenses, royalties, and derivative chains. Andrea Muttoni, President and Chief Product Officer, noted that the integration fosters transparency and deeper analytics in on-chain IP. The collaboration grants developers and institutions SQL access to Story’s data, promoting research into IP tokenization and licensing trends.

Creator Incentives Lead Platform Growth

Chase Chaisun Chang, Head of Korea at PIP Labs—the operator of Story Protocol—stressed at a South Korean conference on Tuesday that creator incentives are vital for consistent, high-quality content.

He explained how one dance video can generate 100,000 remixes within 24 hours, making traditional licensing impossible. AI consumes this content and endlessly produces secondary creations, while the boundary between creators and consumers has completely blurred.

Chang emphasized that, following the principle “garbage in, garbage out,” AI requires high-quality training data to function correctly. Proper attribution and ownership tracking are essential to combat misinformation and verify the authenticity of AI-generated content.

He concluded that digital transformation means individuals will increasingly own more intangible assets. Everyone is becoming both creator and consumer simultaneously in this new era. Better IP infrastructure is crucial to protect everyone’s digital assets in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The combination of price strength, feature launches, and institutional support positions Story Protocol as crucial infrastructure for decentralized IP management. Still, the token trades 80% below its all-time high. Ongoing adoption of CDR, prediction markets, and Dune-powered analytics will be decisive in whether the protocol can capture significant market share. As Story expands, the key question is whether creators and enterprises will move IP operations on-chain at a scale that justifies the protocol’s ambition.

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Billion-dollar liquidation events have become a new normal in recent months. These events show that traders continue to get caught off guard by market volatility. Several altcoins in the final week of November could create similar surprises.

These are the altcoins and the reasons they may trigger major liquidations.

1. XRP

XRP’s 7-day liquidation map shows notable risk levels. If XRP rises to $2.32 this week, approximately $300 million in short positions will be liquidated. If XRP falls to $1.82, around $237 million in long positions will be liquidated.

Short traders in the final week of November may face liquidation for several reasons. For example, Grayscale’s XRP ETF will debut on the NYSE on November 24. US-listed XRP ETFs have also posted a cumulative total net inflow of more than $422 million, despite the broader market decline.

However, other reports show that XRP whales have shifted from accumulation to heavy selling in recent days. This selling pressure could push XRP lower and trigger liquidation for long positions.

These conflicting forces may cause losses for both long and short traders, especially as the derivatives market shows signs of heating up again.

2. Dogecoin (DOGE)

Similar to XRP, Grayscale’s DOGE ETF is also set to launch on November 24. The launch is expected to boost sentiment around the leading meme coin.

ETF expert Nate Geraci believes the Grayscale Dogecoin ETF (GDOG) marks an important milestone. He views it as clear evidence of major regulatory changes over the past year.

“Grayscale Dogecoin ETF. First ‘33 Act doge ETF. Some (many) might laugh. But this is a highly symbolic launch. IMO, the best example of a monumental crypto regulatory shift over the past year. By the way, GDOG might already be a top-10 ticker symbol for me,” Geraci said.

If these positive factors push DOGE above $0.16 this week, total short liquidations could reach $159 million.

However, another report shows that whales sold 7 billion DOGE over the past month. If this selling pressure continues, it may cap the recovery or even trigger a decline.

If DOGE falls below $0.13, long liquidations could exceed $100 million.

3. Tensor (TNSR)

Tensor (TNSR) rallied by more than 340% last week, drawing strong attention from traders. However, the price quickly corrected by nearly 60% from its recent peak at $0.36.

Simon Dedic, founder of Moonrock Capital, argued that the rally looked suspicious. He suggested that the price action showed signs of an “insider pump.”

Tensor and Coinbase have not responded to these accusations. Yet other analysts note that the top 10 wallets hold roughly 68% of the total supply. This concentration creates significant risk and increases volatility.

These factors could influence TNSR’s price in the coming days. If the price rises to $0.19, short liquidations may reach nearly $6 million. If the price drops to $0.11, long liquidations may exceed $5 million.

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While the total market cap has entered its fourth consecutive week of decline and the market has lost nearly $1 trillion in November, data reveal a notable divergence in how investors are withdrawing capital. Mid- and low-cap assets show a surprisingly positive signal.

What is this signal, and what does it mean in the current context? The following report provides a detailed explanation.

3 Positive Signals for Altcoins as the Market Becomes Most Pessimistic

The market sentiment index has stayed in “extreme fear” for most of November. Even so, several positive signals still emerge, acting as glimmers of hope for altcoins.

First, a report from CryptoQuant compares the market-cap performance of Bitcoin, large caps, and mid- and small-cap altcoins. It shows significant resilience in the lower-cap segment.

According to the comparative market-cap chart, Bitcoin experienced the sharpest drop in November. Large caps, which include the top 20 altcoins, also fell, but to a lesser extent. Mid- and small-cap altcoins declined only slightly and suffered less damage.

“Large caps are struggling, but not as much as BTC, while mid–small caps are showing real resilience,” analyst Darkfost noted.

In fact, the chart shows that only the market caps of Bitcoin and large caps have formed new all-time highs. Mid- and low-cap assets have yet to return to their late-2024 peaks. From a psychological perspective, once altcoins drop too deeply — often losing 80–90% of value — holders tend to view their assets as “already lost.” They then have little motivation to panic sell.

This leads to the second notable factor: a divergence between Bitcoin Dominance and OTHERS Dominance.

Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) measures Bitcoin’s share of the total market cap. OTHERS Dominance (OTHERS.D) measures the share held by all altcoins excluding the top 10.

The chart shows that in November, OTHERS.D rose from 6.6% to 7.4%. Meanwhile, BTC.D dropped from 61% to 58.8%.

This divergence implies that altcoin investors are no longer as easily panic-selling, even while sitting on losses. Instead, they are holding their positions and waiting for a recovery.

Historically, when BTC.D declines and altcoin dominance increases, the market often transitions into an altcoin bull cycle.

Additionally, Binance data indicate that 60% of the current trading volume now originates from altcoins. This is the highest level since early 2025.

Analyst Maartunn believes this data highlights where actual trading activity is happening. Currently, activity is concentrated heavily outside major cryptocurrencies. Altcoins have once again become highly popular trading vehicles on Binance.

“Historically, an increased share of altcoin trading volume often coincides with increased speculation in the market,” maartunn said.

In summary, mid- and low-cap altcoins are receiving strong liquidity inflows. They also exhibit better price performance and higher market share ratios. These factors indicate that altcoin holders hold strong expectations for a recovery from the bottom region.

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In November, NEAR Intents’ daily fee revenue reached an all-time high. At the same time, its daily trading volume increased tenfold compared to the previous quarter. However, NEAR’s price continued to show weak performance and remained stuck in its 2025 accumulation range.

These positive metrics sparked expectations that investors may secure strong entry positions before overall market fear fades and fundamentals begin to take effect.

How NEAR Intents Became a Late-2025 Catalyst for NEAR’s Price

NEAR Intents is a multichain trading protocol built on NEAR Protocol, a blockchain platform focused on AI and chain abstraction.

The protocol removes the need for users to perform complex manual actions. These include bridging tokens, managing gas fees across multiple networks, or handling intermediate steps. NEAR Intents allows users—or AI agents—to express an “intent” for the desired outcome. The protocol then automates the entire process, delivering a smooth and efficient experience.

According to Dune Analytics, NEAR Intents’ daily fee revenue reached a record level of more than $400,000. This pushed total cumulative fees above $10 million. Meanwhile, daily trading volume consistently remained above $150 million, representing a tenfold increase from the previous quarter.

NEAR Protocol also reported that its 30-day cumulative trading volume recently surpassed $3 billion.

Additionally, a Bitwise report noted that NEAR Intents recorded $969 million in trading volume for the week beginning November 10, 2025. Bitwise predicted that NEAR Intents will expand weekly trading volume more than tenfold and reach $10 billion by June 2026.

This growth will naturally have a positive impact on the NEAR token.

“NEAR’s token model is designed to capture value from AI-native activity. This includes intent-routing fees, infrastructure services, and model execution, extending beyond traditional blockspace monetisation,” Bitwise stated.

What Drives This Surge in Volume?

A CoinMetrics report highlighted the role of the Zashi wallet. This wallet integrates with NEAR Intents, enabling seamless multichain swaps into shielded ZEC. Meanwhile, the amount of ZEC held in shield pools reached new highs as demand for privacy accelerated.

As a result, investors have increasingly turned to NEAR Intents. Trading in ZEC now accounts for about 10% of the protocol’s daily volume, averaging $15 million per day.

NEAR’s Price Remains Stuck in the 2025 Accumulation Range

Despite these developments, NEAR’s price remains trapped in its 2025 accumulation zone. TradingView data shows NEAR moving between $1.90 and $3.10 since the beginning of the year.

Analyst Vespamatic attributed this stagnation to Bitcoin’s price decline. This pressure could cause altcoins to drop even further, even when their fundamentals remain strong.

“NEAR has a risk of falling to $0.6, especially if Bitcoin falls to $84,000. In a bear market, almost 99% of altcoins can be destroyed, even though they have strong fundamentals,” Vespamatic predicted.

However, analysts also noted that NEAR’s current price near $1.9 aligns with the year’s strongest support. Combined with recent positive catalysts, this level may set the stage for a potential price rebound.

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When an altcoin experiences a strong pump and breaks out of a long-term accumulation zone, the move can signal renewed attention toward that project. This pattern can be even more meaningful for low-cap altcoins because they often offer higher profit potential.

Several altcoins showed this behavior in November. Details follow below.

1. Firo (FIRO)

Firo (FIRO) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Its recent rally benefited from a rising interest in blockchain privacy.

BeInCrypto’s price data shows that FIRO’s market cap has increased from $10 million to over $48 million since October. The asset also broke out of its 2025 accumulation range.

Even after a nearly fivefold increase in market cap, FIRO still remains a low-cap altcoin. Many investors believe that escaping the 2025 accumulation zone could allow FIRO to move further and possibly reach 10 USD in 2026.

FIRO also remained in the top Trending section on Coingecko throughout the week. This trend reflects strong research interest from investors.

“FIRO has been trending #1 on Coingecko for an entire week. When the tech is truly great, the interest speaks for itself. Billions.” – Investor Zerebus commented.

Alongside the rally, FIRO’s exchange balance dropped by more than 21%, down to just over 256,000 tokens, according to Nansen. This decline indicates that demand for accumulation remains strong, despite the fear that dominated November.

2. Alchemix (ALCX)

Alchemix (ALCX) is a DeFi protocol that enables users to borrow synthetic assets, such as alUSD or alETH, based on the future yield generated by their collateral.

Price data shows that ALCX surged 140% in November. This move officially ended the sideways phase that lasted from February until now.

This altcoin has a low circulating supply of just over 3 million ALCX. Ethplorer data shows that the first two weeks of November recorded the highest on-chain ALCX transaction volume in three years. More than 20,000 ALCX were transferred in the first week and over 10,000 in the second.

This activity reflects strong accumulation. Nansen data also shows that ALCX’s exchange balances dropped more than 35% in the past 30 days.

These signals have strengthened investor expectations for continued growth. The optimism is reinforced by ALCX’s relatively small market cap of roughly 37.5 million USD.

“ALCX has more than 100X potential based on a huge price breakout that took place early on this cycle and these prices may only be gearing up for such growth…” Investor JAVON MARKS predicted.

3. Nano (XNO)

Nano (XNO) is a cryptocurrency designed for real-world payments. It offers fast, feeless, and sustainable transactions thanks to its block-lattice architecture and energy-efficient consensus mechanism.

Price data shows that XNO climbed more than 70% over the past month. The asset now trades around $1 with a market cap of $143 million. This rally pushed XNO out of the accumulation zone that began in March.

Nano originated during the 2017 altcoin season and has survived multiple market cycles. The recent surge in trading volume has renewed investor hopes that XNO may target $5 or even $8.

Additionally, more than 86.5 million XNO—approximately 67% of the circulating supply—has been staked by Representatives who validate network transactions. This level of staking demonstrates investor commitment to supporting the network and reinforces the upward trend.

Breaking out of long-term accumulation remains one of the strategies many analysts highlighted in November. However, low-cap altcoins carry higher risk. Their lower liquidity can lead to sharper volatility during market downturns.

Because of this, maintaining a moderate allocation may be crucial when dealing with these assets.

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