October turned out to be one of the toughest months for crypto investors. Bitcoin ($BTC) dropped from its recent peak of $125,000 down to $107,000 — a decline of nearly 14.4%. Meanwhile, Ethereum ($ETH) also dipped below the $4,000 mark, signaling a broad correction across the market.
Despite these declines, the market has started to recover in the final stretch of the month. While $Bitcoin and $Ethereum are consolidating, some altcoins have exploded with impressive gains, outperforming the broader market by a wide margin.
Top 5 Altcoins That Surged This Week
1. Humanity Protocol (H)
- •Price: $0.3552
- •7-Day Change:+232.41%
- •Market Cap: $773 million
- •24h Volume: $539 million
Humanity Protocol leads this week’s gainers with a massive 232% rally. The project aims to build a decentralized identity layer that ties blockchain activity to real-world human verification — a Web3 evolution of “proof of humanity.” Its growing adoption among identity-driven DeFi apps and community hype around decentralized KYC have pushed its market cap above $770M.
2. Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)
- •Price: $1.31
- •7-Day Change:+76.02%
- •Market Cap: $860 million
- •24h Volume: $951 million
Virtuals Protocol has gained traction as one of the leading AI-driven virtual worlds in the metaverse sector. Combining Web3 gaming, avatars, and social experiences, Virtuals has seen a 48% rise in the last 24 hours alone. With nearly $1B in trading volume, investors appear to be betting on the return of AI and metaverse narratives in crypto.
3. Zcash (ZEC)
- •Price: $273.84
- •7-Day Change:+28.91%
- •Market Cap: $4.46 billion
- •24h Volume: $359 million
Zcash, one of the oldest privacy coins, continues to show resilience. The project offers zero-knowledge proof transactions that allow users to send crypto securely without revealing sensitive information. As regulatory discussions around data privacy and CBDCs heat up, privacy coins like ZEC are regaining investor interest.
4. Jupiter (JUP)
- •Price: $0.4250
- •7-Day Change:+24.87%
- •Market Cap: $1.34 billion
- •24h Volume: $83 million
Jupiter is a decentralized trading aggregator built on the Solana blockchain, providing best-route swaps and liquidity access across DEXs. Its growing ecosystem and new integrations with DeFi protocols have fueled steady growth. The token’s consistent climb reflects both the Solana ecosystem’s recovery and Jupiter’s strong position in the DeFi landscape.
5. MemeCore (M)
- •Price: $2.27
- •7-Day Change:+20.71%
- •Market Cap: $2.36 billion
- •24h Volume: $9.3 million
MemeCore rounds out the list, representing the meme-coin revival trend that continues to dominate crypto culture. While not as explosive as earlier meme tokens, its strong branding and expanding community have kept trading activity high. The project blends humor and utility through NFT collaborations and gamified staking features.
Crypto State: Signs of Recovery Amid Volatility
The strong weekly performances of these altcoins highlight the market’s selective recovery phase. While Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate after steep corrections, high-momentum projects with clear narratives — identity, privacy, DeFi aggregation, and AI — are leading the charge.
If Bitcoin manages to stay above $107,000, this week’s rebound could mark the start of a strong November rally, with altcoins poised to outperform once again.