Crypto investors and analysts support that the 2024 altcoin season may have just started, drawing signals from multiple fundamentals, including Bitcoin’s (BTC) sustained foray above $63,000.
The optimism comes after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided a 50 basis points interest rate cut in September, suggesting the US economy is in a good place.
Crypto Banter Founder Highlights Tokens Primed for Altcoins
Crypto Banter, a popular YouTube channel with over 1.08 million subscribers, says the 2024 altcoin season is beginning. Its founder, Ran Neuner, cites the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest cut on Wednesday, increasing global liquidity and the all-time high seen in the money market funds. With this, he lists six tokens that are best positioned to rally if the altcoin season takes off.
SUI
The analyst starts by highlighting Sui (SUI) as a standout token, noting its rising prominence in the market, even posing a threat to Solana (SOL). SUI has been making headlines with major partnerships, including Circle’s USDC integration. Grayscale also recently launched a Sui Trust, which has driven a significant increase in both price and trading volume.
Ran Neuner believes these strong fundamentals position SUI for success in the short term, especially if an altcoin season unfolds.
FTM
The analyst also highlights Fantom (FTM) as a promising altcoin, noting its strong price performance. FTM has gained attention after recent internal developments, including the rebrand to Sonic Labs in August.
The rebrand has sparked renewed investor interest, positioning Fantom for further growth. Sonic Labs is building on this momentum with the launch of Sonic Gateway, a decentralized bridge that enables secure ERC-20 token transfers between Ethereum and Sonic.
This development has provided a boost for FTM, which has risen by 10% since the Thursday session began, trading at $0.33, according to BeInCrypto data.
IMX
ImmutableX (IMX) is also on Crypto Banter’s list of altcoins poised to rally on a possible alt season. The gaming token has broken above a falling wedge pattern, effectively confirming a reversal. Based on this breakout, analysts expect a bullish wave.
IMX/USDT 2-day chart, Source: TradingView
AERO
The portfolio rebalancing also considers Aerodrome (AERO), as the central trading and liquidity marketplace continues to thrive on Base L2. The underlying fundamental for AERO is Aerodrome’s MetaDEX model, which combines the best aspects of previous decentralized exchange market leaders.
“When we assess Aerodrome’s implied outcomes through a model, it’s evident that token inflation, in itself, is not inherently bad. Instead, emissions are just one input into an economic model—a cost that can be managed and overcome,” a DeFi researcher echoed.
SOL
If the assumption proves accurate, Solana (SOL) may be gearing up for a strong rally, given its history of delivering impressive gains during altcoin market surges. Solana has often outperformed when broader altcoin momentum picks up, making it a key player to watch.
Currently, SOL is trading at $141.53, marking a 10% increase in the last 24 hours, according to BeInCrypto data.
OM
MANTRA (OM) earns a spot on the analyst’s list due to the upcoming launch of its mainnet in October. This event is expected to be a major milestone for the project, as it will bring real-world assets (RWA) on-chain. The mainnet launch will be a crucial step in integrating traditional finance (TradFi) into the blockchain ecosystem, creating new opportunities for MANTRA’s growth.
Ran Neuner also highlighted several other tokens that could see strong rallies, including Arweave (ARV), THORChain (RUNE), Render (RNDR), Crown by Third Time Games (CROWN), and SuperVerse (SUPER). These tokens have posted steady, conservative gains despite recent market uncertainty, positioning them for larger increases if an altcoin season takes off.
However, Neuner advises investors to keep an eye on the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) CPI and interest rate decision on Friday. He warns that if the BOJ raises rates, it could disrupt the current rally, potentially leading to a market reversal. On the other hand, if the BOJ cuts interest rates, it could reinforce the ongoing upward momentum.
“Don’t get overconfident. We need good CPI out of Japan tomorrow and for BOJ not to raise rates on Friday. September still has some potential liquidity drains so don’t lever up to the gills, just 8 more days until it is really up only,” GamesMasterFlex wrote.