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3 Altcoins to Watch in the Final Week of May 2025

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Updated by Harsh Notariya
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In Brief

  • BNB eyes an 18% rally to its $793 ATH, fueled by the Maxwell hard fork promising faster block times and network efficiency improvements.
  • Zilliqa (ZIL) struggles after a 14.7% drop amid Zilliqa 2.0 delays; positive migration news may push price above $0.0137 resistance.
  • Optimism (OP) could surge following a large token unlock; breaking $0.80 resistance is key for a push toward $0.90, else risk a drop to $0.69.
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As May comes to a close, many crypto tokens are approaching major developments. Altcoins aim to use these milestones as catalysts to drive their prices higher, following Bitcoin’s recent momentum.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three such altcoins for investors to watch as Q2 comes closer to an end.

BNB 

BNB price is expected to surge soon, driven by the upcoming Maxwell hard fork on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). This upgrade promises faster block times, improved network efficiency, and smoother overall performance, which could boost investor confidence and usage of the platform.

The Maxwell hard fork could serve as a key catalyst for increased chain activity. Currently trading at $672, BNB faces resistance levels at $686 and $700. A strong market response to the upgrade may close the 18% gap to BNB’s all-time high (ATH) of $793.

BNB Price Analysis.
BNB Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

However, if the hardfork’s reception is lukewarm, BNB may remain stuck below $686. This could invalidate the bullish outlook and stall the ongoing uptrend, as traders wait for clearer signs of sustained momentum.

Zilliqa (ZIL)

ZIL’s price has declined 14.7% over the last two weeks, dropping from $0.0149 to $0.0127. This fall is likely due to delays in the Zilliqa 2.0 mainnet launch. However, any positive update on the migration could trigger renewed bullish momentum for the token.

Investors should watch for news on Zilliqa 2.0, as favorable developments may push ZIL’s price toward resistance at $0.0137. Breaking this level could reinstate bullish sentiment and signal a potential recovery for the altcoin.

ZIL Price Analysis.
ZIL Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

If ZIL fails to capitalize on momentum, the price may consolidate between $0.0125 and $0.0137. Such sideways movement would weaken the bullish outlook, suggesting a period of uncertainty before the next major move.

Optimism (OP)

OP price has remained mostly flat recently, but upcoming events may spark bullish momentum. The scheduled unlock of 31.34 million OP tokens this week, worth $24.22 million, could drive a price surge as investors prepare for increased supply and activity.

Currently, OP trades above the Ichimoku Cloud, indicating potential bullish strength. This technical setup suggests OP could break past the $0.80 resistance and continue climbing toward the $0.90 level, attracting more investor interest.

OP Price Analysis
OP Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

However, failure to breach $0.80 would invalidate the bullish outlook. In that case, the price could drop to $0.69 or even lower, signaling potential weakness and a need for caution among traders.

Disclaimer

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Aaryamann Shrivastava
Aaryamann Shrivastava is a technical and on-chain analyst at BeInCrypto, where he specializes in market reports on cryptocurrencies from diverse sectors, including Telegram Apps, liquid staking, Layer 1s, meme coins, artificial intelligence (AI), metaverse, internet of things (IoT), Ethereum ecosystem, and Bitcoin. Previously, he conducted market analysis and technical assessments of various altcoins at FXStreet and AMBCrypto, covering all aspects of the crypto industry, including...
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