Crypto Market Sunday: Bitcoin Steady, Altcoin Fellaz Soars
As the first weekend of May winds down, the crypto market remains in a state of cautious optimism. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hold strong above $96,000, while several mid-cap and meme-fuelled altcoins have taken the spotlight, none more so than Altcoin Fellaz, which has risen over 45% in the past 24 hours.
With the market showing signs of rotation away from majors and into high-volatility assets, Sunday’s session is shaping up to be a key turning point ahead of what analysts expect to be a volatile week.
Bitcoin Holds the Line at $96K
Despite earlier attempts to push toward $98K, Bitcoin has cooled, stabilising in the $96,100–$96,400 range throughout Sunday trading. Analysts point to healthy consolidation, noting that BTC dominance remains elevated at just under 54%.
“Bitcoin holding steady at this level is exactly what altcoins need to breathe,” said Marta Lang, senior market analyst at CoinRefinery. “We're seeing reduced selling pressure and increased appetite for risk further down the cap table.”
Altcoin Fellaz: Weekend’s Surprise Star
The unexpected breakout performer is Altcoin Fellaz (FLLZ), a relatively obscure Solana-based token that has rocketed to life with a viral NFT partnership and an influencer-led staking campaign.
Trading at just $0.0045 a week ago, Fellaz surged to $0.0068 on Sunday morning, before peaking at $0.0079. Market watchers attribute the rally to strong social media traction and aggressive community engagement.
“It’s got all the ingredients of a meme coin, but with a roadmap,” said DexRadar contributor Leo Chen. “People are chasing the narrative, and right now, Fellaz has it.”
Wider Market Movements
Elsewhere in the market:
- Ethereum (ETH) is holding around $4,970, still shy of its long-awaited $5,000 breakout.
- Solana (SOL) saw a modest gain of 2.8%, supported by growing DeFi volume.
- Pepe (PEPE) and Dogwifhat (WIF) both logged 10–12% gains, as meme coin activity resurfaces.
Stablecoins remained firmly pegged, though Tether (USDT) trading volume dropped slightly, a possible indicator of retail slowing into the week.
Looking Ahead
Market sentiment remains broadly bullish, with traders eyeing key macro data next week, including US inflation figures and ECB rate decisions, which could influence risk appetite across digital assets.
If Bitcoin continues to hold above $95K, analysts believe altcoins will have room to run, especially in sectors like meme coins, AI tokens, and niche DeFi platforms.
Still, volatility is always just one headline away. For now, though, Sunday ends with a rare moment of equilibrium: Bitcoin is steady, and altcoins like Fellaz are riding high.
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