Bitcoin price has failed to break past $85,000 for more than a week as the crypto fear and greed index plunges into extreme fear. The choppy price moves have led to massive institutional outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs this week. However, as Bitcoin sees steady outflows, investors are actively accumulating 3 altcoins, which may precede a massive price rally for these coins.
Top 3 Altcoins Investors Are Buying as Bitcoin Price Struggles
Crypto investors are turning towards altcoins to scoop profits as Bitcoin price struggles to reclaim its previous highs. CryptoQuant CEO has stated that the Bitcoin bull market is over and warned that the asset might experience 6 to 12 months of a bearish trend.
Popular analyst Julio Moreno also observed that US-based ETFs have recorded the fifth consecutive week of negative flows. This indicates a lack of interest from institutions.
However, as traders steer clear of Bitcoin, 3 altcoins have seen a rapid surge in exchange outflows, suggesting accumulating as investors anticipate gains. These altcoins include Ethena (ENA), Mantra (OM) and Maker (MKR).
Exchange Outflows
Ethena (ENA)
One of the altcoins that traders are rapidly accumulating is Ethena, which has fallen by 21% in one month. However, ENA exchange outflows have increased by more than 66%, suggesting a lack of intent to sell.
The main reason why traders may be accumulating ENA is because of a recent partnership between Ethena Labs and Securitize. The two institutions have launched the Converge layer-1 blockchain to merge traditional finance and decentralized finance.
Investors anticipate the launch to stir a bullish Ethena price prediction. ENA has also formed a rounding bottom pattern, and if it reverses to the neckline of $1.32, it could stir a 560% rally to $8.80.
ENA/USDT: 1-Week Chart
Mantra (OM)
Crypto traders are also accumulating Mantra (OM) after exchange outflows soared by 53% in the last 24 hours. Mantra is among the few altcoins that have not succumbed to bearish trends in the broader crypto market. At press time, OM trades at $7.04 after a 12% gain in one week.
The RSI on the token’s daily chart has risen to 55, and the volume histogram bars show that buying pressure has increased. After flipping the 61.8% Fibonacci level, Mantra price is eyeing another rally to the 123.6% Fib level of $10.53.
OM/USDT: 1-day Chart
Maker (MKR)
Maker price today trades at $1,222 with a marginal 1.2% rise. Exchange outflows for MKR tokens have surged by 51% in 24 hours, as traders move their altcoins from exchanges to hold for the long term.
Maker has been drawing attention since its rebrand to Sky as it expands its presence in the DeFi industry. The RSI on Maker’s daily chart has also made a bullish crossover after moving above the signal line. If it crosses above 50, it will confirm a shift in momentum, leading to a bullish Maker price prediction.
MKR/USDT: 1-day Chart
Final Thoughts on the Top Altcoins to Buy
Bitcoin price is experiencing choppy price moves amid surging outflows and fearful market sentiment. However as investors turn their attention away from BTC, 3 altcoins have much potential to rally as exchange outflows from exchanges increase significantly.
A DOGE whale has drawn the crypto community’s attention following a recent transfer involving millions of the meme coin. This development comes as crypto analyst Master Kenobi predicted that a Dogecoin price breakout will happen “within hours.”
DOGE Whale Moves 478 Million Coins As Dogecoin Price Eyes Breakout
Whale Alert data shows a DOGE whale moved 478 million coins worth $72.9 million from an unknown wallet to another unknown wallet, hinting at active accumulation from this investor. Other whales also look to be actively accumulating, as crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that DOGE whales bought over 800 million coins in 48 hours.
This accumulation comes amid Master Kenobi’s prediction that a Dogecoin price breakout will happen within hours. His accompanying chart highlighted an ascending rectangle, from which the breakout could occur. The analyst further remarked that the breakout will also likely surpass the downtrend line.
The crypto analyst stated that this is arguably the most significant event for DOGE this year so far. He added that the Dogecoin price’s peak is anticipated around late May to early June, aligning with the BNB price and other major altcoins.
Meanwhile, his accompanying chart also showed that Dogecoin could rally to as high as $0.8 if it reaches the upper boundary of this rectangular channel.
Martinez also recently predicted that the top meme coin could soon reach $0.29. He stated that price needs to hold the key support at $0.13 and sustain a break above $0.17 to reach this level.
More Bullish Outlook For DOGE
In a series of X posts, crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade provided a bullish outlook for the Dogecoin price. In one post, he stated that DOGE is breaking out of a falling wedge pattern on the 1-hour chart. He added that DOGE’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) also shows a breakout after hitting the oversold zone.
In another post, the crypto analyst stated that Dogecoin is forming a prolonged symmetrical triangle. Trader Tardigrade remarked that the longer the consolidation within the triangle, the stronger the momentum builds, leading to a higher pump for the DOGE price.
His latest X post also showed that the Dogecoin price was eyeing a rally to the $0.8 target, just like Master Kenobi predicted.
A lot happened this week in crypto, marking developments expected to continue shaping the industry. Important headlines came from administrative decisions, ecosystem developments, and analysts probing the market outlook.
In case you missed it, the following is a roundup of some of the most important developments in the crypto market this week.
XRP Lawsuit’s Jay Clayton Became New SDNY Attorney
“Trump’s former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has taken his position as interim US attorney for the Southern District of New York. He will serve for up to four months until confirmed by the Senate or appointed by Manhattan federal judges,” former Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett reported.
The move came as Democratic leaders in the Senate reportedly hinted at blocking Clayton’s nomination. Trump’s move to install him as interim could see Clayton avoid the Senate confirmation process.
Clayton is the legal expert who initially filed the longstanding legal action between the SEC and Ripple. As it happened, Clayton filed the lawsuit on December 22, 2020, and resigned the next day in what will be remembered as a “parting shot” for the agency.
Pi Network Pioneer Frustration Over Ambiguous Roadmap
Another crypto incident this week concerned Pi Network pioneers. As BeInCrypto reported, the controversial project released its Mainnet Migration Roadmap. However, it failed to impress pioneers as it lacked key details.
Specifically, several gaps sparked concerns, including failing to disclose how many Pioneers remain in the queue. Similarly, it was unable to show the network’s daily migration capacity. The absence of these figures makes it impossible for users to predict when their migration will occur.
Further, opaque criteria for node rewards and the UI’s “Transferable Balance” underestimating actual migrated amounts raised flags. Pi Network also offers no audit or error‑resolution process for users who spot mismatches in their historical mining data, exacerbating the fears.
“I thought we were mining all of these PI coins this whole time? I thought the security circles were the Consensus Mechanism. It kinda seems to me like there isn’t a blockchain, and never was one. What kind of “Blockchain protocol” would “Require” all tokens to be minted at genesis?” one community member wrote.
Pi Network (PI) price performance. Source: CoinGecko
Data on Coingecko shows PI coin was trading for $0.6539 as of this writing, up by a modest 1.1% in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin Cycle Unfolds Noticeably Different From Previous Ones
More interestingly, BeInCrypto reported a concerning shift: this cycle is unfolding remarkably differently than the past ones post-halving.
In previous cycles, BTC price tended to rally aggressively months after the Bitcoin halving. The post-halving period saw strong upward momentum and parabolic price action.
This trend was largely driven by retail enthusiasm and speculative demand, which proved most pronounced from 2012 to 2016 and 2016 to 2020.
Things are happening differently in the current cycle. Instead of accelerating after the halving, the price surge began in October and December 2024, driven by Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded funds) hype. This was followed by consolidation in January 2025 and a correction in late February.
PancakeSwap Announces CAKE Tokenomics Date
This week in crypto, PancakeSwap announced the official date for its CAKE tokenomics, April 23. As BeInCrypto reported, key changes included the removal of veCAKE, staking, and revenue sharing, with 5.3 million CAKE to be burned annually to curb supply.
However, there was also controversy as Cakepie DAO pushed back against veCAKE removal. Several developers and community members believe CAKE Tokenomics 3.0 will benefit the project in the long term.
“At its core, CAKE Tokenomics 3.0 defends true value and protects CAKE holders by strengthening long-term fundamentals—such as aggressively cutting emissions to accelerate deflation and sustainably grow value,” Chef Philip said.
Meanwhile, others voiced strong concerns on X (Twitter), criticizing the decision to eliminate veCAKE. Among them was Cakepie DAO, one of the largest veCAKE holders, who called it non-transparent and potentially damaging to projects built around that model.
Against this backdrop, PancakeSwap resorted to a $1.5 million CAKE compensation plan.
“PancakeSwap is willing to provide 1.5M USD in CAKE to CakePie DAO primarily used to compensate CKP Holders if CakePie DAO enables mCAKE holders to redeem 1:1 back to CAKE and opens the redemption page in a timely manner if the proposal passes. Detailed plans will be announced once the mirror proposal on CakePie is completed,” the Head Chef of PancakeSwap wrote.
Data on CoinGecko shows Pancake’s CAKE was trading for $2.12 as of this writing, up by nearly 10% in the last 24 hours.
Zora Airdrop and Token Launch Announcement
Adding to the list of the many events that happened this week in crypto, Zora Network announced that it would airdrop 1 billion ZORA tokens (10% of the total supply) on April 23. The tokens would reward early platform users across two snapshot periods.
As it happened, the crypto airdrop happened in style, sparking confusion as it lacked an official checker or claim site. Users were required to go to the contract address and check their allocations.
Speaking to BeInCrypto, Jesse Pollak, the creator of the Base blockchain, said that one must not understand anything about crypto or the underlying infrastructure before posting on Zora. He also defended the value of content coins, emphasizing their potential for creators despite volatility.
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming FOMC meeting on May 7, 2025, is drawing serious attention from crypto investors. With interest rate decisions and Powell’s speech on the agenda, the market is on edge.
After a long pause following aggressive hikes in 2022–2023, the Fed began cutting rates in late 2024, bringing the current rate to 4.25%–4.50%. Now, with a 94% probability that the Fed will hold rates steady, investors are watching closely.
Despite strong job numbers, inflation remains slightly high, clouding the timeline for future cuts. Experts say more rate cuts may come later in 2025, but there’s still no clear roadmap.
Volatility Ahead of Powell Speech
Market analyst King Baldwin shared his pre-FOMC outlook on X, pointing to the high odds of no change in interest rates. However, he warns that a hawkish tone from the Fed could send Bitcoin down to a support zone between $91,500 and $92,000.
Jerome Powell Jerome Hayden “Jay” Powell is an American attorney and investment banker who has served since 2018 as the 16th chair of the Federal Reserve
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signals a dovish stance or hints at near-term cuts, Bitcoin could rebound toward the $100,000 mark. Baldwin notes that Core PCE inflation stands at 2.6%, and recession odds are at 60%—both factors keeping investors cautious.
All eyes are now on Powell’s press conference, with hopes for a June rate cut signal.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes a rate cut is highly unlikely at this FOMC meeting. He suggests the Fed will stay cautious due to sticky inflation. A surprise cut would shock markets.
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who continues to push for cuts amid rising tariffs. But the Federal Reserve is expected to focus on inflation control rather than bow to political pressure.
Crypto Market Braces for Powell’s Speech
Trump’s aggressive stance on trade and monetary policy is stirring debate about the Fed’s independence. With fiat volatility rising, many investors are turning back to Bitcoin as a hedge.
With Powell’s speech scheduled for May 7, both traditional and crypto markets are bracing for volatility. Analysts are urging traders to avoid leverage and expect short-term turbulence.
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The Federal Reserve’s upcoming FOMC meeting on May 7, 2025, is drawing serious attention from crypto investors. With interest rate decisions and Powell’s speech on the agenda, the market is on edge. After a long pause following aggressive hikes in 2022–2023, the Fed began cutting rates in late 2024, bringing the current rate to 4.25%–4.50%. …
