September was a strong month for many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Zcash (ZEC), all of which posted significant gains.

Nonetheless, their pumps can’t be compared to what happened with Quant (QNT). The altcoin became a sensation after surging nearly 400% in a month, fueling expectations of a continued bull run among top analysts. On the other hand, traders and investors should tread lightly, as key signals suggest a short-term pullback may be coming.

Final Barrier Before the Real Boom?

As of this writing, it seems surreal that less than two weeks ago QNT was worth around $60. By the end of September, the token’s price skyrocketed to nearly $350, and now it trades just under $280.

Perhaps the biggest catalyst for the rally was the announcement that The Clearing House (which operates payment networks that process over $2 trillion each day) selected Quant to power its On-Chain Money Initiative.

One of the many analysts commenting on the token’s bull run lately is Ali Martinez. Earlier today (October 1), he set $430 as key resistance, which sits at the top of a certain channel.

In his view, a decisive break above this level could send QNT into price discovery mode, potentially triggering another parabolic expansion toward an all-time high of $2,000.

Jia Crypto also made an optimistic prediction, albeit far less bullish than Martinez’s take. She believes QNT could cross $300 “soon with big profits,” and then might rise to $400.

Beware, Bulls

Despite the overall optimism, a further price uptrend is not guaranteed. Lookonchain revealed that the Quant Network founder’s wallet has woken up after seven years of inactivity and has moved almost $7 million worth of QNT. Even if no actual sale occurs, traders may interpret the move as a sign of potential profit-taking, which can trigger uncertainty and panic selling.

Meanwhile, QNT investors have been abandoning self-custody en masse and flocking to centralized exchanges over the past several days. This in turn increases immediate selling pressure.

The token’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) should also serve as a warning. The ratio has surged past 70, suggesting that QNT has entered overbought territory and could be on the verge of a short-term correction. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where anything below 30 is considered a buying opportunity.

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October is here, and so are fresh expectations that Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market can continue their upward momentum and enter a sustained bull run.

We asked three of the most popular AI-powered chatbots whether the meme coin sector will thrive this month and which token in that space has the best chance to outperform. Here are the interesting answers.

PENGU?

ChatGPT picked Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) as a potential October breakout, warning that this is a speculative judgment, not a certainty. OpenAI’s platform noted its solid performance over the past few weeks, which makes it a candidate to attract further momentum buying if the market remains bullish.

It also outlined that PENGU’s market capitalization sits slightly above $600 million, giving it more scope for large percentage moves. Last but not least, ChatGPT pointed out that the meme coin is built on Solana, arguing that recognizable tokens within the ecosystem could benefit if traders increase their exposure to the network in October.

PENGU also received support from Google’s Gemini, which identified it as the month’s most promising candidate. According to the chatbot, the meme coin stands out because it bridges Internet jokes with real-world sales.

“Most meme coins run strictly on X chatter and speculation; PENGU has a physical brand selling toys and trading cards in major stores like Target,” it added.

Gemini later claimed the token offers a balance of viral meme energy, massive retail presence, and strong trading momentum, which could play a vital role in further price gains.

It is worth noting that several renowned analysts are also quite bullish on PENGU. Ali Martinez recently claimed the token might be preparing for a bull run, citing key factors such as the Tom DeMark Sequential indicator flashing two consecutive buy signals and the SuperTrend indicator supporting a rally.

At the same time, he revealed that PENGU’s Bollinger Bands have squeezed on the weekly chart. Usually, this precedes a major move, although the exact direction (up or down) remains unclear.

How About DOGE?

Perplexity argued that the OG meme coin is most likely to explode this month because it combines the deepest liquidity with a clearer near-term technical setup than its rivals.

“Its advantage is not that it has the biggest possible upside – it is that it is the meme coin most likely to catch a broad market rally first,” it said.

The chatbot noted that Bitwise recently closed its spot DOGE ETF, but reminded that other products of this type remain live, meaning a potential spike in institutional interest could lift the price. It also highlighted recent whale activity, with large coin purchases showing strong conviction among this cohort of investors and perhaps setting the stage for a serious rally. As CryptoPotato reported, these market participants accumulated over 1.14 billion DOGE in about 96 hours.

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The primary cryptocurrency has been in a clear uptrend since July, rising 42% over the past three months. Many analysts have flipped bullish, believing the bear market is over and projecting a pump toward a new all-time high during the next cycle.

However, the US midterms in November may divert BTC from its potential bullish path and trigger a substantial correction. Here’s why.

BTC Dump?

The 2026 US midterm elections will take place on November 3, halfway through the president’s term, when voters elect all House members and about one-third of the Senate. This matters because they can change which party controls Congress, affecting Donald Trump’s ability to pass laws and shape national policy.

According to popular analyst Ali Martinez, the voting may negatively impact BTC, citing historical data. He noted that after the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 elections, the cryptocurrency’s price fell 72%, 65%, 52%, and 27%, respectively.

“That does not prove elections caused the declines, but the pattern is worth watching ahead of November 3, 2026,” he said.

Martinez said the fourth-quarter data tells a similar story. He reminded that BTC pumped almost 400% in Q4 2010, but posted losses of 16.7% in Q4 2014, 42.16% in Q4 2018, and 14.75% in Q2022.

“As Q4 begins, seasonality suggests investors should be prepared for volatility,” the analyst warned.

Last but not least, Martinez paid special attention to Bitcoin’s short-term holder cost basis near $73,000, which could become the key support zone if the upcoming post-midterm pattern repeats.

Just a Speed Bump on the Road Higher?

Several X users who commented on the post asked Martinez whether this is a bearish signal, asking whether they should sell their positions. The analyst advised them to take some profits in late October, expecting the price to jump to $100K then, and then potentially buy again at $73,000 after the midterm elections.

Martinez is hardly the only one anticipating next month to be green. Historically, October has been among the most positive months for BTC, earning it the nickname “Uptober.” The asset has ended in the green in 10 of the past 13 Octobers, and it remains to be seen whether that trend will continue this year.

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The Core Team behind the project announced a partnership on X with Open Standard just as the latter’s Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin went live with heavyweight backing from the likes of Visa, Coinbase, Mastercard, and Stripe.

The most interesting part for Pioneers is that the collaboration could eventually bring OUSD-based rewards and additional utility in the broader Pi ecosystem.

What Is Pi Planning?

The intriguing portions of Pi Network’s announcement begin with the timing, which came hours after OUSD officially went live on September 30. Businesses and developers can now integrate the dollar-pegged asset through infrastructure from Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and Coinbase, while the stablecoin is natively available on Ethereum, Solana, Base, and Tempo. It has already been launched through exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap.

Open Standard has grown considerably since CryptoPotato first covered the project in late June, when more than 140 companies had signed up to participate. It now says its network includes over 200 financial institutions, fintechs, banks, and global businesses.

Its founding partners include the four giants mentioned above and Shopify, which have committed more than $1 billion in near-term launch liquidity. OUSD itself is issued by Stripe’s Bridge, with reserves held at BlackRock, Lead Bank, and BNY Mellon. All of this makes Pi’s announcement significantly more impactful to its community and raises some major questions, even though there aren’t too many details yet.

Pi Network is partnering with @openstandard, the company powering Open USD (OUSD), a partner-governed stablecoin designed as open infrastructure!

Open Standard brings together more than 200+ partners across payments, finance, technology, and crypto, including Visa, Google, and… pic.twitter.com/TfwDIgGIfB

— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) September 30, 2026

Stablecoin Rewards Coming?

Open Standard uses a different economic model from most major stablecoin players. Participating partners can earn rewards based on the OUSD supply and activity they generate on their platforms, while they can also become eligible to earn equity in Open Standard.

Pi has not yet explained exactly how any Pioneer reward program would work, who would qualify, or when it might launch. Nor has it confirmed that OUSD will become natively supported on its blockchain, so we shouldn’t assume such an integration from the partnership announcement alone.

What has been highlighted is still very narrow but notable: Pi Network and Open Standard are exploring ways to bring OUSD-created rewards and broader utility to Pi’s vast user ecosystem.

For a project that has spent much of the past year and a half trying to expand beyond simply holding and transferring the native token, that could represent a more meaningful step toward increasing real-world activity inside the network. For now, though, the details are scarce but we will make sure to cover them once they are live.

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SOL had quite a successful September, posting a price increase of almost 20% and currently trading at $120 (per CoinGecko).

Analysts now eye further gains toward $150 and beyond. However, certain technical indicators suggest that a short-term pullback may also be on the horizon.

What’s Next?

Ali Martinez paid special attention to the strong institutional demand, noting that spot US SOL ETFs continue to absorb Solana. He said these products have accumulated roughly 4.37 million coins (worth around $450 million) since July 13, marking 11 consecutive weeks of net inflows. That said, he assumed that SOL might be headed toward $150.

In fact, last week was the second-best for these exchange-traded funds, which accumulated nearly $190 million. As CryptoPotato reported, the cumulative total inflows into the products skyrocketed to a new all-time high of $1.62 billion.

X users Gordon and Scient also weighed in. The former argued that “dips are for buying,” adding that the perfect trading strategy would be to accumulate SOL at around $100 and sell above $500. Scient expects a sell-off at the start of October and plans to short Solana at approximately $120-$121 and open a long position around $110.

However, the actions of a certain mysterious whale support an entirely bullish scenario. X user Max Crypto revealed that the anonymous market participant opened a $20.2 million long position on SOL. The liquidation price is set at $98 (assuming the whale doesn’t add more collateral to prevent that outcome).

What’s interesting is that the investor has made four trades so far and has a 100% win rate, making $4.7 million in profits. This, of course, has sparked speculation that they might have access to inside information the rest of us don’t.

Monitoring These Indicators

Solana’s exchange netflow backs the predictions of Gordon and Scient that SOL may post a short-term correction. Inflows have far exceeded outflows lately, suggesting investors have shifted from self-custody to centralized platforms, which can increase immediate selling pressure.

For its part, SOL’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has soared past 70. In simple terms, this means the valuation has pumped too much in a short period and entered overbought territory, which is usually a precursor to a move south. Conversely, anything below 30 is interpreted as a buying opportunity.

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The popular altcoin has posted a 67% price increase over the last two weeks, briefly climbing to a four-month high of about $1.30 before retracing to $1.15.

Many analysts, including Ali Martinez, think SUI’s bull market may have begun, anticipating much bigger short-term pumps.

Golden Cross?

Martinez claimed that the asset is on the verge of printing a new golden cross, with the 50-day moving average starting to cross the 200-day MA. He said this development is typically seen as a major bullish signal and could mark the beginning of a long-term rally.

The analyst didn’t stop there, noting that the last two golden crosses appeared in December 2023 and October 2024 and were followed by major increases of roughly 240% and 222%, respectively.

“If history rhymes with the larger move, a similar 230% bull run could take SUI toward $4,” he added.

This isn’t the first time Martinez has commented on the asset this month. Several days ago, he argued that SUI has flashed one of its most important macro bullish signals. Specifically, the Parabolic SAR dots have flipped below price on the weekly chart, suggesting a macro shift from a downtrend into a new uptrend.

Prior to that, he spotted three factors that could support a pump to $1.40. Those include the Tom DeMark Sequential indicator printing a 13th buy signal in late July, the SuperTrend indicator flipping to “buy,” and the aforementioned Parabolic SAR.

Earlier this week, X account MSB Intel revealed that SUI has surpassed NEAR, TON, Arbitrum, and Injective in daily active users. Michael van de Poppe highlighted the development, claiming that the asset’s run is far from over.

“Seven months of building bullish divergences don’t stop in a single week of upward momentum,” he concluded.

Additional Forecasts

Nehal and Coinvo Trading also gave their two cents. The former praised SUI for its “alien technology,” expecting a price surge to a new all-time high of $8.

The latter claimed that the asset has formed a “generational breakout.” The X user pointed out that previous rallies delivered triple- and even quadruple-digit gains, wondering how high the price could surge this time.

“This is one of the few altcoins that has proved itself throughout more than 1 cycle. It also has a serious team behind it and actual use-case. This is at the top of my watchlist right now,” they stated.

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The popular altcoin has soared by 180% over the past month, and several hours ago it surpassed $5.50 for the first time since the start of 2025. It currently trades around $5.10 (per CoinGecko), up 7% for the day, making it one of the top performers today (September 30).

The most obvious catalyst behind the latest uptick is the launch of the first spot NEAR ETF. Bitwise introduced the product, dubbed NRR, with Coinbase Custody as custodian. The impressive rally has naturally fueled a wave of bullish predictions, with many analysts expecting further upside ahead. Others, though, warned that a major correction might come next.

The Bullish Scenario

X user Nebraskangooner spotted a double-bottom formation on the asset’s chart and claimed that “a strong monthly candle” is in progress. Team LAMBO Charts said NEAR bulls have been waiting for years for the recent rally, speculating that a price discovery mode might be in the cards.

WIZZ and Altcoin Sherpa also weighed in. The former believes that NEAR’s next stop is above $10, while the latter maintained that the token’s performance will mostly depend on BTC.

“Break to the upside, and this was the low. If we break below 83k, though, then NEAR probably goes to $4 or lower. No position now, but currently watching very closely,” the analyst said.

For his part, Crypto Rover highlighted the launch of the first spot NEAR ETF and noted that Bitwise (the company behind the investment vehicle) recently raised its base-case price target to $155, while its bull-case target stands at $562.

Michael van de Poppe has also been quite vocal on the asset lately. Earlier this month, he described NEAR as “one of the easiest ones to hold in this bull market,” saying he has been “happily accumulating” at $1.20-$1.50.

‘Generational Short Opportunity’

Of course, not everyone is in the bulls’ corner. X user Gordon noted NEAR’s triple-digit increase over the past month, alerting that such major pumps have historically been followed by violent corrections. The analyst went further, saying that NEAR currently presents a “generational short opportunity.”

The token’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) backs the bearish theory. The ratio has surged past 70, suggesting NEAR’s price has risen too much in a short period, entered overbought territory, and may be setting up a pullback. The index runs from 0 to 100, where anything below 30 is considered bullish.

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October has built a reputation as a particularly strong month for many cryptocurrencies, earning the nickname “Uptober.”

We asked some of the most popular AI-powered chatbots whether this period will be successful for the market this year and which three digital assets are most likely to post substantial gains. Here are the answers.

ChatGPT’s Take

OpenAI’s platform claimed that Uniswap (UNI) could emerge as a top performer next month due to an upcoming event that may boost its price. Specifically, CME Group plans to launch UNI futures on October 19 (pending regulatory review).

“The announcement could put UNI in front of more professional traders and give the market a reason to focus on during October. Uniswap also has an existing mechanism that uses some protocol fees to burn UNI, giving growth in trading activity a more direct connection to the token,” it added.

It is important to note that the initial disclosure about the futures triggered a double-digit price increase for UNI. We have yet to see whether the actual development will cause a major rally or a sell-the-news effect.

ChatGPT’s second contender is Ondo (ONDO). The chatbot emphasized that the coin has “a strong story” around tokenized stocks and funds, which, combined with major partnerships and more adoption in October, might result in a serious price pump.

Its third bet is Solana’s SOL. The platform gave credit to the asset due to the money flowing into the spot SOL ETF lately, the network’s growing financial use, and the Alpenglow upgrade scheduled for October. The improvement aims to reduce transaction finality from roughly 12.8 seconds to about 150 milliseconds.

Gemini’s View

Google’s chatbot also picked SOL and placed it first on its list. It described the asset as “the express high-speed train of crypto,” expecting BTC to move first in October but then Solana’s native token to outperform it massively as capital potentially rotates into altcoins.

Its second and third picks are Sui (SUI) and Ethereum (ETH). The former has supposedly established strong relative strength heading into Q4, whereas the latter was labeled “the foundation for institutional DeFi, layer-2 networks, and tokenized real-world assets.”

“Ethereum could spike in October because big investors routinely move their money back into crypto assets during Q4, which can push ETH past key price levels and force short-sellers to buy back their positions. If strong institutional ETF buying kicks in, market projections point toward targets near $3,400-$3,600,” it concluded.

Perplexity’s Opinion

The chatbot said its three top candidates for next month are Ripple (XRP), Quant (QNT), and Zcash (ZEC). The cross-border token was praised for its solid performance throughout September, and Perplexity suggested it may have been preparing for a bigger rally next month.

The AI-powered search engine also touched upon the spot XRP ETFs, which have attracted over $1.7 billion in cumulative net inflows since their launch. Last week, these investment vehicles added approximately $75 million, while the last red week was in July.

At the same time, Perplexity warned that October has historically been a predominantly negative month for Ripple’s native token. According to CryptoRank, the asset has finished in the red 8 out of 13 times.

The chatbot then moved to QNT, highlighting its impressive price increase after The Clearing House selected Quant to power its On-Chain Money Initiative.

“The Clearing House clears and settles more than $2 trillion per day for the US banking system, giving QNT an unusually concrete institutional use case,” it said.

Last but not least, it paid attention to ZEC, which has been “riding the strongest crypto privacy narrative of 2026.” The chatbot cited the launch of Europe’s first ZEC ETP and Grayscale’s ETF based on the asset, arguing both developments could keep interest elevated in the coming weeks. On the other hand, it also alerted:

“ZEC has already had an enormous run, so it is vulnerable to a violent correction if privacy-coin sentiment cools ot Bitcoin weakens. It is a momentum trade, not a conservative pick.”

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