- ApeX leads weekly gains with a 917.8% surge, while Aster and Bluefin also post strong growth.
- Pudgy Penguins, Linea, and Avantis face notable declines despite heavy trading volumes.
- Plasma stays stable at $1.49, reflecting divided sentiment across top trending cryptocurrencies.
CoinGecko published its weekly list of top trending cryptocurrencies, tracked by Phoenix Group. The update revealed a divided market, where some tokens achieved large gains while others registered measurable declines. ApeX emerged as the most notable mover, supported by surging trading activity, while projects such as Pudgy Penguins and Linea faced downward pressure despite high volumes.
TOP TRENDING COINS BY #COINGECKO$APEX $ASTER $XPL $LIGHT $KAITO $PENGU $BLUE $LINEA $AVNT $MYX pic.twitter.com/dYnyA4ZbC8
— PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) September 27, 2025
ApeX (APEX) topped the ranking with a market capitalization of $335.7 million and a daily trading volume of $384.4 million. Its price advanced 917.8 percent to $2.49, making it the standout performer of the week. Aster (ASTER) followed with strong momentum, rising 77.5% to $2.10. The token held a market cap of $3.4 billion, supported by $1.4 billion in trades.
Plasma (XPL) recorded no weekly change, maintaining a $2.7 billion valuation and $2.7 billion in daily trading. At $1.49, it remained stable compared to other top trending cryptocurrencies.
Decliners Contrast With Strong Gainers
Several tokens on the list of top trending cryptocurrencies posted declines. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) fell 17.8% to $0.028, though daily activity reached $167.6 million. Linea (LINEA) dropped 5.2% to $0.28, backed by $365.7 million in trades and a $943.2 million valuation.
Bitlight (LIGHT) lost 2.8%, closing at $0.59 with a daily turnover of $69.1 million. Kaito (KAITO) dipped 0.3% to $1.15, though trading activity remained elevated at $178.4 million. Avantis (AVNT), valued at $409.6 million, reported $821.1 million in trades but slipped 2.2% to $1.57.
Smaller Projects Register Mixed Results
Smaller-cap assets showed mixed performances during the same period. Bluefin (BLUE) advanced 79.4% to $0.13, reaching a market capitalization of $41.3 million on $47.8 million in trades. MYX Finance (MYX), with a valuation of $2.7 billion, gained 28.1% to $14.55, supported by $253.4 million in daily trading.
Source: Phoenix Group
In contrast, tokens like Pudgy Penguins and Linea ended the week in decline despite substantial liquidity, displaying the volatility among top trending cryptocurrencies.
The data released by CoinGecko displayed a split in market behavior. ApeX, Aster, Bluefin, and MYX reported sharp upward momentum, while others such as Pudgy Penguins, Linea, and Avantis struggled to maintain value. Plasma remained steady, neither gaining nor losing ground.
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