The cryptocurrency market entered Tuesday’s session divided between extreme optimism and persistent fear. Several high-performing tokens posted triple-digit gains, while others faced steep declines. Leading the surge was TONCoin (TON), which surged by +256.44% to $2.226, while on the losing end, SKYAI collapsed by -42.98% to $0.03519, illustrating the volatility of the current market climate.
Despite ongoing recovery attempts following last week’s record $19 billion market liquidation, today’s data paints a picture of selective investor confidence, with capital flocking toward trending sectors like AI and gaming, while profit-taking hit several previously overbought assets.
Top Gainers: AI and DeFi Tokens Lead the Charge
1. TONCoin (TON) — +256.44% | $2.226 | $167.18M Volume
TONCoin made an explosive comeback, posting over +256% gains in just 24 hours. The rally follows strong ecosystem expansion news and renewed whale activity across centralized exchanges. TON’s breakout above the $2 level has reignited optimism around the Telegram-integrated blockchain’s growing adoption, making it one of the most actively traded assets of the day.
2. H (H Token) — +111.32% | $0.18254 | $3.00B Volume
H token surged more than +111%, reaching $0.18254, with a massive $3 billion in trading volume, one of the highest among altcoins today. Analysts attribute the spike to heavy market-making activity and speculative inflows following its recent exchange listings. The move suggests renewed retail excitement around mid-cap DeFi projects.
3. K (K Token) — +77.05% | $0.05609 | $55.60M Volume
K token joined the leaderboard with a 77% increase, bouncing back from its weekend lows. Its strong volume and consistent upward trajectory point to short-term accumulation. Traders are closely watching whether K can sustain above $0.055 — a key psychological level for trend confirmation.
4. SERAPH — +61.54% | $0.06765 | $6.98M Volume
SERAPH jumped +61.54%, building on its reputation as one of the top-performing small-cap tokens in the GameFi space. The move likely reflects renewed optimism in play-to-earn ecosystems as investor attention rotates back to gaming-related blockchain projects.
5. PORTALS — +37.05% | $0.05131 | $11.06M Volume
Rounding out the top gainers, PORTALS gained +37% after consolidating for several days. Its growing trading volume signals an increase in speculative participation, with traders eyeing the $0.06 resistance level as a potential breakout zone.
Top Losers: AI Tokens Lead the Decline
1. SKYAI — -42.98% | $0.03519 | $458.22M Volume
After days of sharp rallying, SKYAI suffered one of its worst single-day drops, plunging nearly 43% to $0.03519. The AI-focused token saw traders aggressively take profits following last week’s parabolic move. Despite high volume at $458 million, most of it came from sell-side activity, signaling exhaustion among momentum traders.
2. NAORIS — -32.15% | $0.05251 | $457.60M Volume
NAORIS followed suit with a 32% decline, likely fueled by speculative overextension and rapid liquidity withdrawal. The drop comes after a week of strong performance, suggesting the correction may be technical rather than fundamental.
3. 4 Token — -26.28% | $0.14371 | $631.76M Volume
4 Token fell 26%, continuing its retracement phase. The token remains one of the more actively traded small caps, with a trading volume exceeding $630 million, but consistent sell pressure suggests investors are rotating out after short-term gains.
4. DASH — -20.85% | $44.33 | $171.26M Volume
Legacy cryptocurrency DASH extended its weekly decline, falling 20.85%. Despite its age, DASH continues to attract significant trading volume, suggesting that traders are utilising it as a hedge or liquidity exit point amid broader market instability.
5. APEX — -19.68% | $1.1157 | $61.23M Volume
APEX dropped 19.68% after days of steady gains, reflecting natural market rotation. With over $61 million in 24-hour trading volume, it remains on traders’ watchlists, but momentum has clearly shifted short-term toward profit-taking.
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Market Outlook: Selective Recovery, Diverging Trends
Today’s data illustrates an important market shift: investors are rotating capital into select sectors rather than broad accumulation.
AI and DeFi tokens like TONCoin and H are absorbing most of the speculative liquidity, while other assets continue to bleed.
The contrast between TONCoin’s +256% surge and SKYAI’s -43% crash shows the market remains highly polarized and reactive. Traders are prioritizing short-term volatility over long-term positioning, a pattern that’s likely to continue in the aftermath of last week’s liquidation event.If macro conditions stabilize and liquidity returns, tokens showing consistent volume growth like TON and H could maintain their bullish bias through the week. Meanwhile, AI projects that experienced heavy selloffs may enter a consolidation phase before the next leg of volatility.
