While the cryptocurrency market moves sideways, transactions made by large-volume investors – i.e., whales – continue to be a strong source of signals for investors. The on-chain analytics platform Santiment has announced the projects that attracted attention in whale transactions in the latest weekly data. This list can chart a new map in the cryptocurrency market in terms of both short-term price explosions and long-term investment opportunities.
🔥 Top 10 altcoins with a weekly increase in whale transactions
Sky Network ($SKYAI )
BitDAO (BIT)
Bitfinex Token (LEO)
DAO Maker (DAI – Optimism)
Circle USDC (USDC – Optimism)
Optimism (OP)
Aave (#AAVE – Polygon)
Aave (AAVE – Ethereum)
📌 In-depth analysis of altcoins
🧠 1. Render Network (RENDER)
RENDER is a project that enables the renting of GPU power across decentralized networks. This system, used in fields requiring massive data such as artificial intelligence and the metaverse, is facing an increase in demand starting from 2025. Serious accumulation in whale wallets has been observed. This indicates that long-term expectations are rising.
💻 2. SPX6900 (SPX)
SPX is a new project that has entered the market, named after powerful graphics cards. With its GPU-based structure, it is particularly positioned in the fields of AI mining and data processing. The shift of whales to this project indicates high potential in early-stage projects.
☁️ 3. Sky Network (SKY)
This project, which focuses on privacy and has integrated AI systems, attracts significant whale interest despite its low awareness. SKY can be defined as a potential "sleeping giant."
🏛️ 4. BitDAO (BIT)
BitDAO has a significant position in DAO governance. This token, which directs investment funds and ecosystem projects, signifies both political leverage and financial leverage for whales.
🏦 5. Bitfinex Token (LEO)
This token, exclusive to the Bitfinex exchange, offers benefits such as discounts on transaction fees and private access. Whales may actively use this token to increase their positions on the centralized exchange.
🔗 Layer 2 network and the recovery of stablecoins
🔄 6-7. DAO Maker (DAI) and Circle USDC (Optimism Network)
According to Santiment data, whales are focusing on USDC and DAI stablecoins on the Optimism network. There has been widespread entry and exit in these two assets. This case:
Whales are shifting from Ethereum to Optimism to take advantage of low gas fees.
They are preparing capital before new moves in DeFi.
🚀 8. Optimism (OP)
Optimism, an Ethereum scaling solution, remains favored by whales. While developer interest in the project increases, the OP token is also rising in institutional wallets. This is a sign of long-term growth expectations.
🧱 Dual interest in AAVE token
🔁 9-10. Aave (AAVE – Polygon and Ethereum)
Aave features significant whale volume on both Ethereum and Polygon networks. One of the oldest and most reliable projects in DeFi, Aave currently:
Long-term investment with larger positions on the Ethereum side,
Low-cost yield farming strategies on the Polygon side.
📈 Why are these whale movements important?
Whale wallets move the market. Often, large investors are the first players to start shaping the trend. That’s why:
If whale movement is increasing in an asset, it may be a signal of accumulation.
This movement can usually lead to price increases within a few weeks.
The accumulation of the same currency by whales across different networks indicates that trust and usage in the project are increasing.
🎯 Strategic recommendations for investors
Use on-chain tracking tools (Santiment, Arkham, Nansen).
Pay special attention to layer 2 projects. Platforms that reduce gas costs are the focus.
Monitor altcoins dedicated to AI and GPU. The hype cycle has shifted to this area.
Watch the movements of stablecoins. Sudden entries, especially on non-Ethereum chains, may signal an explosion in DeFi protocols.
🔚 Conclusion: A silent whale wave or the beginning of a major recovery?
Altcoins that whales accumulate quietly are often a precursor to the next major increases. Especially projects with strong technical and fundamental strength like RENDER, AAVE, OP, and DAI prove that whale interest is not a coincidence. We may see sudden increases in these altcoins in the coming weeks.
