Alert: Major Token Unlocks for 18 Altcoins This Week... The Schedule, Day by Day and Hour by Hour
After the recent volatility in the crypto market, investors are watching key economic developments and altcoin token unlocks this week. As Bitcoin’s price continues to fluctuate, tokens locked in many projects are expected to be released. The largest unlocks, worth millions of dollars, are expected at Pump.fun, Arbitrum, Starknet, and deBridge. The high ratio of unlocked tokens to market capitalization in some smaller coins, such as STBL, ROLL, and ERA, has also drawn attention.
Critical Warning About Ethereum: Whales Are Moving Into Short Positions
As concerns about selling pressure on Ethereum (ETH) in the crypto market grow, analyst João Wedson has observed a major shift in the positions of large investors and suggested that a new wave of liquidations may be looming. What do the data say? According to Wedson, Ethereum’s 30-day and 180-day Open Interest Delta (OED) indicators are in negative territory. The whale-versus-retail delta indicator, which shows the difference in positions between whales and individual investors, is also trending negative. The analyst believes these data indicate that major market participants have significantly reduced their long positions and have shifted increasingly toward short positions over time.
List of the 15 Most-Searched Altcoins in Recent Hours Published
As activity in the crypto market continues, the question of which altcoins are attracting the most user interest remains in focus. CoinGecko, one of the leading cryptocurrency data platforms, shared a list of the most searched coins over the past three hours. Starknet (STRK), Quantus (QTC), and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) topped the list. Starknet attracted attention with its significant gains, rising 54.2% in 24 hours and posting a weekly increase of 102.8%.
Breaking: New details in Chinese government announcement that boosted altcoin price
After the Chinese government announced plans to establish a new nationwide blockchain network, Conflux (CFX), a China-linked crypto project, surged. The coin’s price rose about 28%, and trading volume also saw notable fluctuations. What did the document include? A policy document issued on October 9 by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and the State Council set the goal of establishing a national blockchain network and an integrated nationwide computing-power network. Under the plan, China aims to integrate blockchain technology more comprehensively into its national digital infrastructure. Its priorities include data sharing, coordinating computing resources, and developing the digital economy.
Altcoin rises more than 50% in one day, reaching its highest level of 2026
Starknet (STRK) was one of the fastest-rising altcoins in the crypto market. Strong buying pushed its price above $0.10, reaching an intraday high of $0.1022. The coin rose 55.69% in 24 hours, its highest level since the start of 2026. Catalyst: Potential transition to a Layer 1 network The rise is mainly due to the possibility of Starknet transitioning from an Ethereum-based Layer 2 network to an independent Layer 1 blockchain. Eli Ben-Sasson, CEO of StarkWare, argued that the network needs control over its own security architecture to address potential security risks posed by quantum computing.
Could the “10-10” crash happen again in the cryptocurrency market? Here’s what the data say
The cryptocurrency market retreated on Wednesday, with Bitcoin falling 1.7% to around $84,100 and Ethereum dropping 3.5%. This triggered the liquidation of $403.58 million in long positions within one hour and revived fears of a repeat of the “10-10” crash (October 10, 2025). But the data show that leverage has risen again, while the pressure that caused last year’s crash is absent.
Why are cryptocurrencies falling today? Bitcoin rejected at $87,000 as $550 million in positions are liquidated
On October 7, Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $85,000 after attempts to break through $87,000 were thwarted by continued selling pressure, reaching around $84,128 at the time of writing. Despite this decline, the cryptocurrency is still trading within the key range that has supported its price since the last week of September. This area was previously considered strong support, making the current level an important test rather than a confirmed trend reversal.
$547 million in liquidations as Bitcoin falls below $84,000 amid rising oil prices
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 after Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz intensified, pushing Brent crude above $101 a barrel and driving up bond yields and the dollar. Key points: - Losses were deeper among smaller cryptocurrencies, with the "CoinDesk 80" index falling about 4% over 24 hours, compared with 2.5% for the "CoinDesk 5." DeFi tokens fell about 6%, and the meme coin index dropped about 5%; only a few coins, such as SAND, PUMP, and STX, rose.
Crypto Market Under Pressure as Global Energy Crisis Risks Escalate
The cryptocurrency market could face tougher conditions if the oil shock continues to worsen. A post on X says the Iran war has already depleted more than a billion barrels of supply, while disruptions across the Persian Gulf continue to put pressure on global flows. The bigger concern is not just today’s supply shortage, but the emergency stockpiles being used to make up for it.
Altcoins are rising, but analyst says altcoin season has not started yet
Coins such as Zcash and Quant, along with some other tokens, have risen, but Liu says their gains are highly isolated and do not confirm a broad rotation into altcoins. Analyst Dennis Liu, who posts on X under the name VirtualBacon, says altcoin season has not started yet because the average altcoin is only about 10% ahead of Bitcoin since the leading cryptocurrency hit its low.
Wall Street is preparing to put more tokenized assets into operation this month, and two altcoins are directly in their path. An analyst ranked the five coins with the biggest catalysts in October, with a clear warning that good news doesn’t guarantee a higher price. 5. Chainlink (LINK): Waiting for real-world adoption The upgraded cross-chain CCIP 2.0 protocol was launched last week, with additional verification and compliance controls.
Altcoin risk model drops to 15 as analyst sees start of a bull market
A crypto analyst said early signs of a new bull cycle are beginning to form, with low altcoin risk levels and an expanding business cycle pointing to improving conditions for assets such as ONDO and Chainlink. What does the risk model say? Analyst Crypto Capital Ventures said in a video that the altcoin risk score is 15, a low reading. According to the analyst, when the model showed similarly low readings, prices were higher a year later in about 90% of cases. The model combines price volatility, trading volume, and inputs from game theory. The analyst added that the altcoin market capitalization chart remained throughout the year in what they call the “opportunity zone,” and urged their followers to get ready during that period.
3 Altcoins Poised to Break Out This Week: XRP, Quant (QNT), and Injective (INJ)
The altcoin market is showing signs of renewed momentum, with XRP, QNT, and INJ emerging as the three standout names this week. Each coin has a different setup, but all are trading near technical levels that could determine whether the next move turns into a breakout. XRP is consolidating below a major resistance zone, QNT is cooling off after a sharp rally, while INJ is building a structure of higher lows.
Altseason could put XRP, BNB, and Solana in the spotlight
The debate over “altseason” may come down to one stubborn level on the ETH/BTC pair. One analyst says the pair has broken out of a descending channel and is now pushing toward resistance at 0.0355. A clean break above this level could signal Ethereum’s outperformance and perhaps trigger the next major rotation into altcoins. But the article emphasizes that this is only a theory, not a confirmed rotation. Alongside stablecoins, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, XRP, BNB, and Solana stand out, making their technical levels worth watching.
How could Trump’s promise to pay $5,000 turn into a new liquidity shock for crypto?
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to give every American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. From an economic perspective, injecting this money into the economy could provide an additional boost to the value of high-risk assets. But the head of DWF Labs believes the impact could be much greater, as the proposed payment amounts to around 150% of the COVID-era stimulus checks. If even a small portion of this liquidity finds its way into crypto, it could boost speculative demand and trigger a new bull cycle similar to 2020–2021.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index falls to 69, remains in the greed zone
CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index, which measures investor sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, fell one point from the previous day to 69. Despite this slight decline, sentiment remained in the «greed» zone. What does the index measure? The index measures investors’ overall sentiment by combining various data points. A reading closer to zero indicates heightened «extreme fear» in the market, while a reading closer to 100 indicates «excessive optimism» or a strong tendency toward greed.
Overview Bitcoin enters October, historically its strongest month, amid four pressure factors. BTC closed up in 10 of the last 13 months in October, with an average gain of 12.73%, but has only risen so far this month by just 1.98%. The first problem: Weak liquidity of stablecoins Analyst Darkfost believes that the liquidity reaching the market is insufficient:
Charting the features of the altcoin cycle as the risk of an "Ethereumbears trap" rises
Bullish signals in the alternative coins market - The TOTAL2 index (the market value of alternative coins) rose 35% during the third quarter. - The alternative coins season index closed the third quarter near 61, regaining levels from the late second quarter. - Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) remained below 60%. - The index broke through the 50 level strongly, recording six consecutive weeks of higher highs.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) becomes available on the Solana network
Integration Shiba Inu expanded into the Solana blockchain via "Sunrise", an asset gateway powered by Wormhole Labs technology. As a result, Solana users now have direct access to the official (canonical) version of SHIB without leaving the ecosystem. What does that mean According to the article, it is now possible to "access SHIB and trade it directly within the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on Solana." That is, users can trade it in Solana markets without moving to other blockchains.
Weekly Crypto Market Review: Winners and Losers of the Week, and Top Picks Like NIGHT, AGRS, LIT, and ZCAT
Market context - Bitcoin fluctuated during the week between $87,000 and $84,000. - Citigroup raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $113,000. - Spot Solana ETF inflows slowed to just $2.4 million for the week. - The performance of alternative coins was mixed, with the mid-cap ones outperforming the large-cap coins.