Weekends often bring quieter trading, but that also means sharper moves for those paying attention. While most of the market has stayed choppy, more so with BTC correcting almost 4% from its all-time high, a few altcoins to watch are flashing signs that deserve a closer look.
From breakout formations to renewed whale activity and fresh smart money accumulation, these three coins show short-term setups that could extend over the next 48 hours.
Zora (ZORA)
ZORA is a creator-focused token in the Base network that has caught strong attention this week. The token has surged more than 73% in the past 24 hours, driven by massive DEX inflows of roughly $420,000, according to Gecko Terminal data.
DEX Volume for ZORA: Gecko Terminal
On the 12-hour chart, Zora has already broken out of an inverse head and shoulders pattern, clearing the neckline around $0.06. The move confirmed the breakout, and the token now trades near $0.09. Based on the pattern projection, Zora still carries upside potential toward the $0.10 zone — roughly a 53% measured target from the neckline.
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ZORA Price Analysis: TradingView
Adding to this momentum, the Smart Money Index (SMI) — which tracks buying from informed or early traders — has continued climbing since yesterday.
The sustained SMI uptrend suggests there’s still steam left in the rally, making ZORA one of the altcoins to watch most closely this weekend as long as it stays above $0.06 support. However, if selling takes over and the ZORA price falls under $0.05 (the right shoulder of the pattern), the bullish structure would get invalidated.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)
PENGU, the token linked to the Pudgy Penguins network on Solana, is another one of the altcoins to watch this weekend. While its price has stayed near $0.031, data shows steady interest from large wallets and short-term traders.
Over the past week, Smart Money holdings have increased by roughly 2.8 million tokens (3.89%), confirming quiet accumulation despite a choppy broader market. This aligns with the Smart Money Index (SMI) on the 12-hour chart, which has started forming higher highs — a sign that informed traders are positioning for a rebound. The SMI visualization is presented later in this section.
PENGU Holders: Nansen
From a technical view, PENGU trades inside a falling wedge, a bullish chart pattern that often signals the end of a downtrend. Between October 4 and 9, the token formed a higher low, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures momentum, made a lower low, creating a hidden bullish divergence that supports the recovery case.
PENGU Price Analysis: TradingView
A breakout above $0.032 would confirm this wedge pattern and could open the path toward $0.034, the next major resistance and a 10% rise from the current level.
A close above that level might invite further upside momentum over the weekend. However, if the PENGU price falls below $0.027, the rebound setup would likely fail, and sellers could regain control. However, for the structure to turn bearish in the short-term, a dip under $0.026 might be needed. That could open possibilities for the short traders.
For now, with improving smart money inflows and a bullish formation still intact, PENGU remains one of the more compelling altcoins to watch this weekend.
Aster (ASTER)
Aster (ASTER) — a newer DEX native to the BNB network — has seen its strong rally fade fast. After climbing past $2, the token has dropped almost 17% week-on-week, now trading near $1.59.
While the price trend looks weak, the on-chain data tells a more nuanced story. Smart money holdings increased by 3.65% in the last 24 hours, while mega whales (top 100 addresses) added 0.06% to their supply. Combined, that’s roughly 172.9 million new ASTER tokens, equal to nearly $275 million at current prices — a significant shift after a week of steady selling.
ASTER Holders: Nansen
This sudden accumulation follows an extended drawdown and signals renewed interest from large and smart holders.
On the charts, ASTER’s falling wedge pattern — often a bullish reversal structure — is developing on the 1-hour timeframe. Since ASTER has a limited trading history, the 1-hour chart provides the clearest signal for short-term price behavior. In such cases, the hourly view helps identify quick momentum reversals that can extend across 24–48 hours, making it a practical setup for weekend tracking.
ASTER Price Analysis: TradingView
Between October 9 and 10, the price made a lower low, while the RSI made a higher low, confirming bullish divergence and hinting that selling pressure is weakening.
If the ASTER price holds above $1.52 and breaks $1.72, it could test the upper wedge boundary near $1.84. A successful breach might open short-term targets around $1.89–$2.02, indicating a potential weekend rebound.
A close below $1.52, however, would invalidate this recovery setup and return control to sellers.
After a sharp 17% correction, ASTER’s combination of whale activity, smart money inflow, and bullish structure makes it one of the altcoins to watch this weekend, especially for traders eyeing fast, technical rebounds.
