- Biggest gainers: Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL], Official Trump [TRUMP], and Brett [BASED].
- Biggest losers: On the flip side, DeXe [DEXE], BitGet Token [BGB], and Unus Sed Leo [LEO].
This week, the crypto market was buzzing – thankfully, not for another crash.
Instead, President Donald Trump stirred things up with some strategic moves, including Paul Atkins’ swearing-in as SEC Chairman and some false rumors about tariff cuts with China.
But the real headline? Trump pumped his memecoin, sending it soaring to one of the biggest weekly gains and closing in on the top spot.
Weekly winners
Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL] — A.I. token sparks FOMO with $1 reclaim
Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL] stole the show with a 93% surge this week, claiming the top spot among the top 100 crypto assets.
It started slow, stuck in a consolidation phase at $0.58, but then a massive 21% spike on the 22nd of April set it off like a rocket.
In just four days, VIRTUAL soared past the $1 mark, a level it hadn’t hit in over a month.
FOMO is brewing, and for the first time in three months, the token’s sentiment has flipped to the positive side.
And it’s not just tech-macro catalysts like Trump’s 90-day tariff grip and the “rate-cut” hype around China are stoking the flames.
With pressure building up, VIRTUAL could keep this momentum going. The odds of a continued rally? Let’s just say, “cautiously” high.
Official Trump [TRUMP] — Memecoin gains steam with strategic moves
Official Trump [TRUMP] storming into the top three weekly gainers with a 80%+ surge is no coincidence. This rally is all part of a master stroke involving none other than the President himself.
With less than a month until the top 220 holders of the TRUMP memecoin get a once-in-a-lifetime dinner with Trump, the race is on.
The competition to claim those golden spots is heating up, and this epic rally is just the beginning.
Sure, the RSI is screaming ‘overbought’ with a reading above 80, and the MACD’s giving off some bearish vibes. But, when Trump’s involved, anything can happen.
Source: TradingView (TRUMP/USDT)
While other tokens are dropping 40%+ in volume, TRUMP’s dip has stayed just 10%. That’s right, big hands are still in play, snatching up those dips while retailers cash in on the buzz.
With the dinner coming up fast, don’t be surprised if TRUMP keeps pushing higher in the next few weeks.
Clearly, the race to the top is far from over – unless growing concerns about Trump’s ‘manipulative tactics’ hit a breaking point and shake things up.
Brett [BASED] — Memecoin shows ‘high risk’, ‘high reward’ potential
Brett [BASED] is hot on TRUMP’s heels, jumping 78% this week and closing in on the second spot.
In fact, it’s the only one to extend last week’s rally, making it an even hotter pick.
No doubt, the week was a goldmine for both AI and memecoin sectors, but BASED has really stood out, dominating with 90%+ monthly gains.
And the memecoin’s not slowing down – it’s now sitting comfortably in the 8th spot by market cap, overtaking Dogwifhat [WIF] in the process.
While a slight pullback could be on the horizon, these key FOMO drivers might push BASED even higher in the coming days. A reclaim of $0.10? Closer than you think.
Other notable gainers
Beyond the big hitters, the broader market was buzzing.
Housecoin [HOUSE] crushed it with a jaw-dropping 970% surge, outpacing even the top 1,000 tokens! Alpaca Finance [ALPACA] and MemeFi [MEMEFI] weren’t far behind, racking up gains of 345% and 246%, respectively.
Weekly losers
DeXe [DEXE] — DAO facilitator takes the lead with double-digit losses
DeXe [DEXE] takes the lead on the losers’ board, dropping 13.77% this week.
It all started with a promising bullish move – DEXE opened with a 1.67% gain and even broke $15.
But then, the bears crashed the party. The 1D price action tells the tale – the bulls ran out of steam, and long positions were squeezed left and right.
In short, what was supposed to be a continuation of last week’s rally turned into a crash landing, and now DEXE’s flirting dangerously with the $13 floor.
Source: TradingView (DEXE/USDT)
Historically, the $12.15 support has tried to catch the fall. Additionally, with volume plunging 50%, the bears are clearly calling the shots.
As a result, a retest of that floor is looking like the next stop before any recovery. So, don’t be surprised if DEXE keeps sliding in the coming week.
BitGet Token [BGB] — Utility token holds steady, limiting its declines
BitGet Token [BGB] is playing it cool, keeping weekly losses to just 2.15%.
It kicked off the week with a dip to $4.5, but don’t count it out just yet – BGB has clawed back to $4.40, and even made a cheeky mid-week rally to $4.46.
Clearly, bulls are holding strong, absorbing the pressure, and a major drop seems off the table.
If they keep up the momentum, a smooth recovery and consolidation might just be on the horizon.
Looks like BGB’s got the right moves to close April with a solid finish.
Unus Sed Leo [LEO] — 6-year-old utility token hints at an untimely recovery
Unus Sed Leo [LEO] is following BGB’s lead, sliding 3.48% this week.
But just like BGB, the bulls are giving the bears a run for their money with some wild price swings.
The MACD is still sitting in neutral territory, which means LEO’s recent bounce to $9.40-$9.50 could be a fleeting moment.
That’s the danger zone where its April dips kicked in, so traders are watching this spot like hawks.
Until the volume flips back to green, LEO could fall to the $8.75 support before any real recovery.
With all this unpredictability, don’t be surprised if LEO drags out its weekly decline for a bit longer.
Other notable losers
In the broader market, some tokens took a tumble.
VICE [VICE] led the way with a steep 60% drop, while Aergo [AERGO] and Acet [ACT] followed with pullbacks of 37% and 34%, respectively. Tough week for these ones!
Conclusion
Here’s your weekly recap of the top gainers and losers. As always, the crypto market’s volatility is in full swing, with price swings happening fast and furious.
Remember, it’s important to do your own research (DYOR) before jumping into any investments!