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Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – NEAR, HYPE, CHZ, BCH

By Ritika Gupta · Published May 24, 2026 · 4 min read · Source: AMBCrypto
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This week, crypto markets saw a clear return of volatility. Several altcoins posted sharp rallies, while mid-cap tokens saw triple-digit moves on selective momentum and breakout narratives. At the same time, downside pressure hit parts of the market, with assets like Bitcoin Cash and Chiliz breaking key support levels.  Overall, the market shifted into a high-volatility mood driven by rotations rather than broad directional trend. Weekly winners  Audiera [BEAT] - Ecosystem token topped the chart this week with a triple-digit rally  Audiera [BEAT] topped this week’s gainers with a strong 100%+ rally, its first major move since mid-December 2025, sparking clear FOMO and renewed bullish interest. The key question now is whether bulls stay in control or start taking profits as the move cools off. From a technical standpoint, conditions still look relatively healthy. On the weekly chart, RSI is sitting near 60, which suggests momentum is strong but not overheated yet. That said, the 4% intraday dip could just be a short-term shakeout rather than a trend reversal. The daily RSI is starting to edge higher, but not fully stretched, and after a 60%+ spike on May 22, some profit-taking from short-term holders is expected. Overall, momentum is still intact, with bulls not yet losing full control. However, momentum is still intact, with bulls still in control for now. If this trend continues, BEAT’s current correction could just be a short-term rotation phase, with selling pressure getting absorbed by stronger hands rather than signaling a breakdown. In that case, it could turn into a textbook bear trap, setting up a potential move back toward the $2 level over the next week. NEAR Protocol [NEAR] - Smart contract platform broke a key psychological level  NEAR Protocol [NEAR] was the second-biggest winner this week with a 60% rally. However, unlike BEAT, its weekly RSI is now getting close to overextended levels. Still, two bullish signals are worth noting. First, the rally came after a brief ~4% weekly dip that formed a second higher low since mid-February, suggesting underlying bullish strength has stayed intact. Second, the price broke above the $2.4 resistance level this week, adding momentum and attracting fresh buyer interest. Overall, the structure still leans bullish. If momentum continues, NEAR could make a move toward $2.5 in the near term. Hyperliquid [HYPE] - Decentralized token tied hit a new all-time high this week Hyperliquid [HYPE] was the third-biggest gainer this week, up 35% and continuing its strong uptrend. Like NEAR, the price action shows bullish divergence supporting the overall structure. The main driver behind the move is growing institutional interest, including reports of Bitwise ETF-related buying activity, along with improving network fundamentals. This helped HYPE break above $65. From a technical view, this is a breakout phase where price discovery takes over after resistance is cleared. If momentum holds, the move could extend further, with dips getting bought as long as flow stays strong. Other notable winners Outside the majors, altcoin movers also stood out this week. Block Street [BSB] led the action with a 169% surge, followed by Railgun [RAIL], which climbed 127.6%, while Bonfida [FIDA] gained 103.7%, rounding out the week’s strongest movers. Weekly losers Chiliz [CHZ] - Engagement token ended the week with bears regaining control Chiliz [CHZ] was the worst performer this week, falling nearly 20%. On the daily chart, it has already slipped below the $0.04 support level, keeping the short-term structure bearish. On the weekly view, CHZ is now nearing early April support around $0.035, where buyers previously stepped in. RSI is also getting closer to oversold territory, which could open the door for a bounce. That said, momentum is still weak, with seven straight red daily candles showing consistent selling pressure. If buyers don’t step in soon, a break below the April support level becomes a real risk. Naturally, this makes CHZ a high-risk setup for now. For any recovery to build, the key things to watch are rising trading volume and early signs of bullish momentum. Until that happens, the structure stays weak and downside risk remains in control. Bitcoin Cash [BCH] - Payment token slipped lower after breaking a key support Bitcoin Cash [BCH] was the second-biggest weekly loser, down about 13%. Unlike some other coins, this looks like a more sustained breakdown, which makes it a riskier setup. From a technical angle, the decline follows a similar ~12.8% pullback from previous weeks, but this time buyers have shown even less response. More importantly, BCH has now slipped below the $450 level it had been holding since its mid-May 2025 rally. That shift turns the short-term bias bearish and raises the chance of a deeper correction if support doesn’t come back quickly. Humanity [H] - Blockchain project saw a textbook post-rally cooldown  Humanity [H] was the third-biggest weekly loser

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