Crypto markets started the weekend on a positive note, with most tokens recording gains amid heightened retail and social media activity. Data from Santiment analytics shows online conversations spanning platforms like X and Reddit, focusing on key themes driving weekend engagement.
Nexo (NEXO) is trending due to recent policy updates, including the introduction of a $500 minimum earning balance per asset for both Flexible and Fixed-Term accounts and adjustments to Annual Percentage Yields (APYs). The platform also confirmed the removal of interest gains on open limit orders, sparking user debates on sustainability and impact on loyalty programs and card services. At publication, NEXO traded at $1.13 with a 0.2% gain over 24 hours.
Clanker (CLANKER) emerged as a top gainer, surging nearly 56% to trade at $82.02. Its integration into the Base and Arbitrum ecosystems has fueled momentum, making it a leader in altcoin performance on exchanges like KuCoin and XT.
Solana (SOL) garnered discussions around liquidity metrics, price movements, and its growing holder base. SOL gained roughly 1%, trading at $194.07, with its role in DeFi and NFT trading highlighting sustained retail engagement.
Tether (USDT) remains a focal point with a market cap of $181.1 billion and revelations of generating approximately $15 billion in profit with a 99% margin in 2024. Plans to launch a U.S.-compliant stablecoin, USAT, have also sparked online interest.
USD Coin (USDC) gained traction through integrations with the Flash crypto product and usage in trading and treasury platforms. Its market cap exceeds $70 billion, reinforcing its position as the second most preferred stablecoin after Tether.
Institutional confidence is bolstered by the accumulation of 681,000 BTC in 2025, while overall crypto market value climbed to $3.75 trillion, with Bitcoin trading around $111,407.
