Crypto Market Rollercoaster: Weekly Winners and Losers

A wild week in crypto! From hyped tokens like ASTER to DeFi plays like MYX, and regulatory moves by the CFTC, we break down the biggest gainers and losers.

Crypto Market Rollercoaster: Weekly Winners and Losers

The crypto market's been a real rollercoaster lately! Big pumps, sharp dips, and nonstop action. It's all about staying sharp and knowing where the winds are blowing.

The Fed's Rate Cut and Hype Coins Steal the Show

This week, the Fed's rate cut on September 17th was a big story. While Bitcoin held steady, some altcoins saw short-term rallies. But the real excitement? Hype coins, baby! A newly launched token, Aster [ASTER], shot to the top, stealing the spotlight. It just goes to show you, sometimes the newest, shiniest thing gets all the attention.

Weekly Winners: From DEX Tokens to NFT Projects

• Aster [ASTER]: This new DEX token saw a crazy 1,500%+ surge! Timing is everything, right? The launch coincided with the Fed's rate cut, driving capital straight in. It hit $0.58 within hours and almost reached a $1 billion market cap, thanks to a shoutout from CZ (Changpeng Zhao).
• DeXe [DEXE]: This social trading platform logged its first 2025 breakout with a 67.17% jump. Breaking out of a multi-month consolidation, its integration with TheOneTradeAI and buy-side pressure finally held the weekly structure.
• Story [IP]: This NFT project continued its bullish momentum with a 27% rally. Unlike some other altcoins, IP has been stacking back-to-back weekly gains, breaking above key resistance levels.
• MYX Finance [MYX]:Topped this week’s gains with a staggering 200% rally. However, after two straight weeks of explosive gains, the RSI has shot deep into overbought territory, crossing 90.
• Pump.fun [PUMP]: Came in as the second-best performer this week with a 65% rip. Building on last week’s $0.005 breakout.
• Worldcoin [WLD]: Closed the week as the third-best performer with a 60% rip, marking its biggest weekly pop since February 2024.

Weekly Losers: Meme Coins and Volatile Trackers

• Fartcoin [FARTCOIN]: Topped the losers, down 12.45%. Despite the broader meme coin market gaining traction, FARTCOIN has been in a clear downtrend since late July. Ouch.
• SPX6900 [SPX]: This crypto index tracker saw bears regain control, down 10.46%. Volatility is running deep, and sellers are stacked overhead.
• Raydium [RAY]: The Solana-based DEX token failed to break resistance, down 8.10%. Printing its fourth straight lower weekly low.
• Four [FORM]: Topped this week’s losers with a 40% drop, marking its worst weekly run off the $4 open and pushing the price to a three-month low near $2.3.
• Cronos [CRO]: Was the second-worst performer this week, down 7% from the $0.26 open, but charts hint at a bullish setup brewing.
• World Liberty Financial [WLFI]: Finished as the third-biggest loser this week, down 2.5% from the $0.22 open.

CFTC Steps Up Regulation Game

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making moves to shape the future of crypto. New appointments to the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) and its subcommittees, including leaders from big financial firms, show they're serious about regulation. Plus, registered exchanges can now support trading of certain spot crypto assets. It seems like the adults are trying to bring some order to the playground.

The Bottom Line: Stay Sharp!

This crypto market? It's a wild ride, no doubt. Whether it's meme coins mooning or established players consolidating, you gotta stay on your toes. Do your research, trade smart, and remember, even in crypto, what goes up must come down... eventually. But hey, that's what makes it fun, right?