Crypto Market’s Wild Ride: This Week’s Big Winners and Losers – Who Got Rich, Who Got Wrecked!

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Key Takeaways

So, which crypto tokens decided to make everyone’s day better this week?

Humanity Protocol [H], Virtuals Protocol [VIRTAUL], and Zcash [ZEC] were the ones strutting their stuff, showing off some serious gains.

And which crypto tokens had the worst luck this week?

PancakeSwap [CAKE], Story [IP], and Mantle [MNT] took the unfortunate spot of losers this time around.

This week, the crypto market staged a modest comeback. Bitcoin [BTC] decided to play nice, bouncing back to $111k after U.S. inflation numbers came in weaker than expected. Meanwhile, Ripple [XRP] was the cool kid on the block with a 10%+ rise. But let’s be real, capital was still playing musical chairs across utility assets.

Weekly Winners

Humanity Protocol [H] – The verification platform no one saw coming

Humanity Protocol [H] took the gold this week with a whopping 110% rally, hitting an all-time high (ATH) of $0.40. Now, if you thought this was all hype, think again. This surge wasn’t just a meme moment-it was all about a strategic partnership with Sui [SUI].

With the goal to scale H’s user base from 10 million to 100 million by riding the high-speed train of Sui’s high-throughput chain, this wasn’t just another speculative spike. A buying frenzy followed, as expected, because who wouldn’t want a piece of the action?

But here’s the kicker: H’s Open Interest (OI) surged 165%, which set the stage for a classic long squeeze. Predictably, by the week’s end, H pulled back 20%, flushing out overleveraged longs. A fun ride, but did it signal a crash? 🏎️💥

Is this the end of the bull run? Nah. Considering H’s strong fundamentals, this dip looks more like a healthy cooldown, not a crash. After all, the bulls are just reloading their ammo. A breakout past $0.40? Oh, it’s coming. Just wait.

Virtuals Protocol [VIRTAUL] – Web3 made FOMO real

Virtuals Protocol [VIRTAUL] wasn’t far behind, blasting off with a 50% gain from its $0.79 base. It even managed to reclaim the ever-important $1 level-no small feat, especially after it lost it in early September.

Still, don’t get too comfy. AMBCrypto’s got its skeptical goggles on. On-chain data shows a bunch of liquidity stacked just above current levels, so there’s a chance that this could turn into a bull trap. Yikes, right?

For a true breakout, VIRTUAL needs to power through the $1.50 resistance. But right now, it’s sitting about 8% lower, which tells us that sell pressure is creeping in. So, unless it can rally past $1.50, this could end up being a high-risk gamble. 🎰

Zcash [ZEC] – The privacy token that refuses to quit

Zcash [ZEC] took the bronze with a 30% move, continuing the bullish momentum it’s been riding all October. This coin’s been on fire, and there’s no sign of it slowing down.

After a monstrous 200%+ rally earlier this month, a little pullback was inevitable. The naysayers thought ZEC had hit its ceiling around the $300 mark. But guess what? ZEC smacked that theory down with a 30% jump, pushing back to $320.

As long as ZEC stays above the $280-$290 support zone, the bulls are still in charge. Don’t bet against this one just yet. 💪

Other notable winners

Altcoins were out here stealing the show this week! Tokenbot [CLANKER] blasted off with a 300% surge, Ore [ORE] followed suit with a 245% jump, and EVAA Protocol [EVAA] wasn’t far behind with an 185% rally. These tokens definitely had their moment to shine. 🌟

Weekly Losers

PancakeSwap [CAKE] – The BSC token that just can’t seem to find its footing

Unfortunately, PancakeSwap [CAKE] was the biggest loser of the week, slipping 7% from its $2.89 opening. This follows a 15% drop last week, so it’s not looking good for the cake lovers right now.

Right now, CAKE is nearing a key support zone at $2.50, a level it hasn’t broken below since March. Will it rebound? History says maybe. But recent recoveries have been short and sweet-too sweet, in fact. 🍰

To regain momentum, CAKE needs to break above $3. Until that happens, it’s stuck in the mud, unable to get any traction. For now, let’s just hope it doesn’t stay stuck in the $2.50 range forever.

Story [IP] – The platform token stuck in bear territory

Story [IP] took second place on the losers list, slipping 5% from its $5.40 open. October’s been brutal for IP, with a 41% drop marking its worst monthly performance yet. This is what happens when the bulls fail to defend key support levels. 🙄

The recent trend? Three lower weekly lows. IP is caught in the downward spiral, and unless the bulls step in to defend $3-$4, we could see another week of painful losses.

Mantle [MNT] – Blockchain project token facing a real struggle

Mantle [MNT] came in third for the losers, sliding 5% from its $1.80 open. The on-chain metrics are giving us zero confidence here, with very little accumulation happening since MNT’s peak in early October.

At this point, MNT is eyeing the $1.50 support zone. If it breaks that, well, let’s just say it could be headed for even worse territory. Stay tuned. 🧐

Other notable losers

And let’s not forget the broader market, where volatility took no prisoners. BNB Attestation Service (BAS) dropped 81%, Saros (SAROS) slid 51%, and Lorenzo Protocol (BANK) lost 43%. Ouch.

Conclusion

What a week! A rollercoaster of big gains, sharp losses, and nonstop drama. As always, keep your wits about you, do your research, and trade like a pro. Or, you know, at least pretend to. 😉

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2025-10-26 22:10