Microcaps are spiking, majors are yawning, and Crypto Twitter is back in meme-powered overdrive. In this post, we break down how EVOLVE became the breakout star of the week—up more than 35%—while LA stumbled nearly 19%. Retail favorites are flipping the narrative, and the market’s rotation is loud, fast, and full of signal.
1. EVOLVE leads altcoin rally with 35.58% surge fueled by social momentum.
2. KTA and BRETT rise on retail interest and regional buzz.
3. Gas usage on Base chain is up 32% week-over-week, suggesting inflow of DEX speculation.
4. Market disparity grows—majors stagnate while microcaps spike.
5. LA dumps on project uncertainty and delisting fears.
If you blinked this morning, you might have missed EVOLVE’s 35.58% vertical blast-off. It's not just a rally—it's a statement. The emerging L1 project, whispered heavily on Crypto Twitter under the tag #EVpredator, has quickly become a magnet for outsized speculation. Fueling this uptick is speculation of an upcoming DEX listing, rumors of a major VC backer (some are pointing fingers at Multicoin), and the classic ‘New Chain Syndrome’— when a project with slick marketing, fresh tokenomics, and underpriced liquidity grabs attention.
Another hot mover, KTA, scored a 28.37% leap, making it the second biggest gainer. Lesser-known outside Asia, KTA appears to be riding the week’s uptick in APAC retail appetite. Judging by chatter in regional Telegram groups, it may face a Robinhood listing rumor surge next.
This week's trend is all about 'retail coins'—speculative plays under a $100M cap soaking up volumes from sidelined capital. Twitter influencers are pumping low-market-cap tokens with 'community first' narratives. The memeification of BRETT (+16.06%) continues, with speculation of it becoming the next BONK-style cultural moment. Think Solana summer, but on Base.
A surprising secondary gainer, RVN (+11.13%), is making its way back into relevance after months in the shadows. Crypto Twitter’s Bitcoin mining crowd has revived interest in Ravencoin's ASIC resistance as ETH mining fades further into history.
On the flip side, LA took a staggering -18.6% hit. The drop follows soft confirmation of a dev team reshuffle and delays around its V2 smart contract deployment. Add that to Binance’s decision to delist their staking pool for LA by end of Q2, and you've got yourself a fear cocktail.
EOS (-4.57%) isn’t faring much better. The ancient L1 continues its descent into irrelevance, weighed by the same governance disputes that plagued it in years past. As one snide tweet put it, EOS is “byzantine… and not in the good way.”
You could reasonably be forgiven for thinking the overall market was flat today—Bitcoin and Ether have only moved ±1%—but under the surface, there’s kinetic energy brewing. The story is a tale of two markets: majors cooling off, and small caps catching fire. Expect this divergence to become the theme of June.
ENA, up +10.97%, is another highlight. Traders are watching how it bounces from technical support at $0.22—if momentum keeps building, a golden cross may soon form on the 4h chart. And ENA TVL has jumped 14% week-over-week, suggesting DeFi activation is behind the move.
Our internal flow desks report increased activity on long-tail altcoin listings. DEX volumes are up, especially on Base and Blast, where low-latency scalpers are hunting newly listed meme coins. Gas usage on Base is up 32% week-over-week, which telegraphs escalating trader interest in that ecosystem specifically.
Meanwhile, market-making bots are pulling tighter spreads on EVOLVE and KTA—suggesting growing liquidity and potential priming for a higher-timeframe move. This suggests savvy keiretsu liquidity providers are now watching these pairs closely for breakout continuation setups.
Several builders and founders chimed in across Crypto Twitter late Friday, riffing on the concept of ‘VC ghost chains’ versus true grassroots movements. A particular thread by @nfttolate that went viral discussed how small caps like BRETT and KTA are flipping the old growth narrative: “No one cares if your protocol raised $100M. Show me 100k users.”
This growing sentiment adds rocket fuel to grassroots narratives, explaining the outperformance of microcaps even in a choppy market. The vibe isn’t just degen — it’s deliberate rotation into early-stage tokens that haven’t priced in their roadmaps yet.
While the meme coin mania and microcap momentum are fun, they’re not without traps. Expect volatility levels to stay elevated, especially for EVOLVE, KTA, and ENA. If volumes dip or marketing narratives falter, sharp pullbacks are inevitable.
On the macro side, the US Fed decision next week could provide a backdrop that re-writes the risk picture—so even though rotations are happening, keep your eyes on macro signals before committing too deep into the altcoin pool.
If you blinked this morning, you might have missed EVOLVE’s 35.58% vertical blast-off. It's not just a rally—it's a statement. The emerging L1 project, whispered heavily on Crypto Twitter under the tag #EVpredator, has quickly become a magnet for outsized speculation. Fueling this uptick is speculation of an upcoming DEX listing, rumors of a major VC backer (some are pointing fingers at Multicoin), and the classic ‘New Chain Syndrome’— when a project with slick marketing, fresh tokenomics, and underpriced liquidity grabs attention.
Another hot mover, KTA, scored a 28.37% leap, making it the second biggest gainer. Lesser-known outside Asia, KTA appears to be riding the week’s uptick in APAC retail appetite. Judging by chatter in regional Telegram groups, it may face a Robinhood listing rumor surge next.
This week's trend is all about 'retail coins'—speculative plays under a $100M cap soaking up volumes from sidelined capital. Twitter influencers are pumping low-market-cap tokens with 'community first' narratives. The memeification of BRETT (+16.06%) continues, with speculation of it becoming the next BONK-style cultural moment. Think Solana summer, but on Base.
A surprising secondary gainer, RVN (+11.13%), is making its way back into relevance after months in the shadows. Crypto Twitter’s Bitcoin mining crowd has revived interest in Ravencoin's ASIC resistance as ETH mining fades further into history.
On the flip side, LA took a staggering -18.6% hit. The drop follows soft confirmation of a dev team reshuffle and delays around its V2 smart contract deployment. Add that to Binance’s decision to delist their staking pool for LA by end of Q2, and you've got yourself a fear cocktail.
EOS (-4.57%) isn’t faring much better. The ancient L1 continues its descent into irrelevance, weighed by the same governance disputes that plagued it in years past. As one snide tweet put it, EOS is “byzantine… and not in the good way.”
You could reasonably be forgiven for thinking the overall market was flat today—Bitcoin and Ether have only moved ±1%—but under the surface, there’s kinetic energy brewing. The story is a tale of two markets: majors cooling off, and small caps catching fire. Expect this divergence to become the theme of June.
ENA, up +10.97%, is another highlight. Traders are watching how it bounces from technical support at $0.22—if momentum keeps building, a golden cross may soon form on the 4h chart. And ENA TVL has jumped 14% week-over-week, suggesting DeFi activation is behind the move.
Our internal flow desks report increased activity on long-tail altcoin listings. DEX volumes are up, especially on Base and Blast, where low-latency scalpers are hunting newly listed meme coins. Gas usage on Base is up 32% week-over-week, which telegraphs escalating trader interest in that ecosystem specifically.
Meanwhile, market-making bots are pulling tighter spreads on EVOLVE and KTA—suggesting growing liquidity and potential priming for a higher-timeframe move. This suggests savvy keiretsu liquidity providers are now watching these pairs closely for breakout continuation setups.
Several builders and founders chimed in across Crypto Twitter late Friday, riffing on the concept of ‘VC ghost chains’ versus true grassroots movements. A particular thread by @nfttolate that went viral discussed how small caps like BRETT and KTA are flipping the old growth narrative: “No one cares if your protocol raised $100M. Show me 100k users.”
This growing sentiment adds rocket fuel to grassroots narratives, explaining the outperformance of microcaps even in a choppy market. The vibe isn’t just degen — it’s deliberate rotation into early-stage tokens that haven’t priced in their roadmaps yet.
While the meme coin mania and microcap momentum are fun, they’re not without traps. Expect volatility levels to stay elevated, especially for EVOLVE, KTA, and ENA. If volumes dip or marketing narratives falter, sharp pullbacks are inevitable.
On the macro side, the US Fed decision next week could provide a backdrop that re-writes the risk picture—so even though rotations are happening, keep your eyes on macro signals before committing too deep into the altcoin pool.
EVOLVE’s viral moment appears to be more than just a pump—it reflects a bigger shift toward community-led altcoin speculation. Keep an eye on new listings across Base and Blast as they’ve become meme coin incubators.
Don’t chase parabolic moves without a clear exit plan. EVOLVE and KTA are hot, but also increasingly volatile. Accumulate on dips if conviction is high, and always monitor DEX liquidity levels—thin books create harsh reversals.
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