{"id":112540,"date":"2025-05-18T20:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T20:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/112540\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T20:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T20:08:08","slug":"crypto-markets-weekly-winners-and-losers-xcn-wif-pi-op","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/112540\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto market\u2019s weekly winners and losers \u2013 XCN, WIF, PI, OP"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top weekly movers: Four [FORM], Onyxcoin [XCN], and Dogwifhat [WIF] saw extreme price swings.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top weekly losers: Pi Network [PI], Optimism [OP], and Brett [BRETT] took a hit, trailing the charts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Markets threw a mixed bag this week, but the total <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">crypto market<\/a> cap still squeezed out a 2.5% gain to hit $3.43 trillion. <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/category\/bitcoin-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Bitcoin[BTC]<\/a> chopped sideways (+0.73%), stuck in range-bound limbo, while <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/category\/ethereum-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Ethereum[ETH]<\/a> ripped +15.8%.<\/p>\n<p>Whale activity surged as Strategy accumulated 13,390 BTC worth $1.34 billion at an average price of $99.8K. Meanwhile, Tether made a bold move, purchasing 4,812 BTC for $459 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yet, despite the heavy accumulation, it was the high- and mid-cap altcoins that grabbed the spotlight, stealing liquidity flows.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rotation season might just be kicking off.<\/p>\n<p><b>Weekly winners<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Four [FORM] \u2013 All-in-one ecosystem rockets to the top<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/category\/altcoins-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Four [FORM]<\/a> launched to the top of the weekly gainers leaderboard with an 18.32% pump.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The lion\u2019s share \u2013 a massive 80% \u2013 exploded in a single mega green candle on the 12th of May, launching FORM 16.67% higher early in the week and blasting through to a fresh all-time high at $2.97.<\/p>\n<p>Profit-taking kicked in over the next three sessions, pulling FORM back to $2.60 as sellers tested the tape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But bulls quickly regrouped, firing off a sharp 7% bounce that landed FORM at $2.86 at press time. Technicals are flashing bullish divergence.<\/p>\n<p>With firm bid-side support underpinning price action, FORM is primed to challenge the $3 resistance level soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep this one on your scanner \u2013 definitely a coin to keep locked on your radar next week.<\/p>\n<p><b>Onyxcoin [XCN] \u2013 DAO protocol stalls as momentum cools off<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/category\/altcoins-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Onyxcoin [XCN]<\/a> clocked in second place on the weekly movers, flexing double-digit gains.<\/p>\n<p>However, it played the comeback kid, firing off a surprise midweek rally. The week opened with bears dominating at $0.0186, grinding price lower for three straight sessions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Then, on the 15th of May, XCN saw a 20.97% rocket blast that caught shorts off guard, triggering a juicy liquidity trap.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still, bears aren\u2019t backing down. The RSI is tipping downward as XCN tests the $0.020 resistance zone, signaling the bulls might be running out of steam.<\/p>\n<p>Volume is down 27.77% to $81.97 million at press time, signaling that bears might be gearing up for another push. A long squeeze could drag XCN lower soon. Hence, tread carefully!<\/p>\n<p><b>dogwifhat [WIF] \u2013 Dog-memecoin breaks through key FOMO zone<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/calculator\/dogwifcoin-profit-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">dogwifhat [WIF]<\/a> pulled a textbook breakout this week, clocking in a 13% rally that screamed short-term alpha play in a market clouded by macro FUD.<\/p>\n<p>After a weak open and rejection near the $0.97 supply zone, WIF bulls fired back on May 12 with a monster 26.39% candle, sending price action ripping through overhead resistance to tag $1.34.<\/p>\n<p>That move flipped a key level into support, invalidating the local bearish bias and flipping the script.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Momentum overheated fast, with RSI punching into overbought territory before cooling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The cooldown came quick: WIF retraced to $1.01 at press time, even wicking as low as $0.92.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WIFUSDT_2025-05-18_16-53-21.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-492892\" class=\"wp-image-492892 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"WIF\" width=\"1835\" height=\"787\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WIFUSDT_2025-05-18_16-53-21.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-492892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TradingView (WIF\/USDT)<\/p>\n<p>For WIF to reload and break higher, bulls need to defend the $0.90\u2013$1.00 demand zone with conviction. Without a solid bid wall, another fade could be on the table.<\/p>\n<p><b>Other notable winners<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Outside the majors, altcoin rockets stole the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>Launchcoin [LAUNCHCOIN] exploded with a staggering +2002.2% weekly move, dominating the leaderboard.<\/p>\n<p>Maple [MPL] surged +1761%, while Babyboomtoken [BBT] popped +270%, riding a wave of speculative momentum.<\/p>\n<p><b>Weekly losers<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Pi Network [PI] \u2013 Utility token retraces sharply, erasing last week\u2019s upside<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/blog\/pi-coin-price-prediction-for-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Pi Network [PI]<\/a> got nuked this week, topping the loser board with a savage 29.65% correction from its weekly open of $0.78. Consequently, erasing every inch of last week\u2019s rally.<\/p>\n<p>The week kicked off with fireworks. A monster 43.72% intraday candle on the 13th of May sent PI soaring past the psychological $1 mark, tagging $1.67 \u2013 a two-month-high.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIUSDT_2025-05-18_17-11-20.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-492905\" class=\"wp-image-492905 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"PI\" width=\"1835\" height=\"787\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIUSDT_2025-05-18_17-11-20.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-492905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TradingView (PI\/USDT)<\/p>\n<p>Bulls were euphoric, realized profits flooded in, and the order books lit up. But that explosive move turned into a classic bull trap.<\/p>\n<p>That vertical move triggered a classic liquidity hunt, trapping late longs and flipping the momentum. The result? A full retrace down to $0.69 by week\u2019s end.<\/p>\n<p>With trading volume down 42% and no clear bid wall in sight, PI\u2019s 5.23% bounce at press time looks speculative. Unless dip-buyers step up big, this token might stay grounded for now.<\/p>\n<p><b>Optimism [OP] \u2013 L2 heavyweight drops hard from recent highs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/predictions\/optimism-price-prediction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Optimism [OP]<\/a> lost its footing this week, tumbling 18.10% after last week\u2019s failed breakout attempt near $0.9735 \u2013 a key rejection point that flipped the script for bulls.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the RSI leaving headroom for a rally, it was clear the bulls didn\u2019t have a coordinated push for the $1 psychological breakout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bears sniffed out the hesitation and pounced, exploiting the low-conviction bid to trigger a sell-side cascade.<\/p>\n<p>That led to a fast trip south as OP tagged a two-month high only to see weak hands shake out at breakeven.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The result? A swift round of distribution left price action dangling near $0.70. Technically, reclaiming $0.68 as a strong demand zone is now mission-critical.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But with volume drying up, any further weakness could crack the floor, setting the stage for a deeper leg down unless buyers step up fast.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brett [BRETT] \u2013 Base memecoin stages a bullish rebound\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/predictions\/based-brett-price-prediction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Brett [BRETT]<\/a> slipped 11.35% this week, landing it third on the loser board.<\/p>\n<p>After reclaiming the $0.09 level to close last week, BRETT looked primed for continuation, even tagging a four-month-high.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But that rally turned into exit liquidity as short-term holders hit the eject button without flinching.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The memecoin lost momentum fast, unable to capitalize on Bitcoin\u2019s chop fest, and ceded retail flows to WIF\u2019s breakout.<\/p>\n<p>Still, BRETT\u2019s volatility playbook isn\u2019t done. The token staged a sharp 13.01% intraday reversal at press time, signaling a potential trend shift.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Volume\u2019s ticking up, and rotational capital might just circle back. If bulls defend this bounce zone, BRETT could be gearing for a chart flip.<\/p>\n<p><b>Other notable losers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In the broader market, downside volatility hit hard:<\/p>\n<p>Housecoin [HOUSE] tanked with a steep -58% retracement, leading the weekly losers.<\/p>\n<p>Revox [REX] and Doodles [DOOD] followed suit, sliding -50% and -34.2%, respectively, amid broader cooling.<\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Crypto volatility delivered another wild ride with sharp winners and painful pullbacks. Price swings stayed fast and furious \u2013 the perfect storm for savvy traders.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: DYOR before jumping in. Stay sharp, trade smart, and ride the waves wisely!<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext: <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/fartcoin-traders-turn-cautious-a-45-dip-could-be-on-the-horizon-if\/\" rel=\"prev noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\">FARTCOIN traders turn cautious! \u2013  A 45% dip could be on the horizon IF\u2026<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Top weekly movers: Four [FORM], Onyxcoin [XCN], and Dogwifhat [WIF] saw extreme price swings. Top weekly losers: Pi&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":112541,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[52,51,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-112540","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-ambcrypto","9":"tag-business","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114530648515799688","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112540"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112540\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/112541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}