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Top Altcoins to Buy During this Crypto Market Crash

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Shrishesh Tanksalkar

The crypto world was shocked today when President Trump announced 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports, effective November 1. No one anticipated the magnitude of this jaw-dropper. The global markets recoiled instantly, with the S&P 500 tanking over 2% in its sharpest drop since April. In the wake of this chaos, nearly $1 trillion was erased from the crypto market cap. And more than $20 billion in liquidations left traders stunned.

As altcoins entered freefall, I explore buy zones, coins that combine strong fundamentals with fierce volatility. I’m diving into three standouts: BNB Coin, Zcash, and Solana. Here’s how each is reacting to the turmoil and what makes them prime candidates for a strategic rebound play.

BNB Coin Price Analysis

BNB Coin price has plummeted due to the broader selloff, down nearly 10% in a day and over 1.9% in the last week. The price tumbled from highs of $1,336 just four days back to a low of $962 today before rebounding slightly to around $1,131. Volume surged over 81%, signaling intense activity as both panic sellers and dip buyers piled in.

Despite the sharp drop, BNB’s liquidity and blue-chip status ensure it remains resilient. As markets digest the news, BNB’s ability to attract capital should position it at the forefront of any eventual recovery. That being said, I expect it to make its way back to $1226.18 before gathering the volumes to $1462.36. However, a plunge to $1083.24 could be on the cards.

ZEC Price Analysis

ZCash stunned the market by going vertical, up 14% in 24 hours and more than doubling in a week. At $267, ZEC price shrugged off the meltdown that struck the rest of the altcoin space, with its 24-hour range testing highs near $285. Volume is up sharply, driven by a surge in traders seeking privacy or simply rotating into outperformers.

ZEC’s breakout in a turbulent market hints at strong underlying demand, possibly as a “safe-haven” hypothesis or short-covering rally. Either way, momentum is off the charts, making ZEC a compelling candidate for a potential swing high to $330.61. Contrarily, it could be corrected to $184.57.

Solana Price Analysis

Solana has been among the hardest hit, down over 16% in a single day and nearly 20% for the week. SOL price cratered to $174 before modestly recovering to the $183 zone, but its market cap still slid nearly 17%. Volume has exploded, more than doubling as forced liquidations and value seekers collide.

The sentiment is shaky, but historical precedent shows that high-beta names like SOL often recover sharply once capitulation events exhaust sellers. If Solana holds above key support, it could carve its path to $230, after clearing its resistances at $200 and $211.78. In contrast, it could plummet to $169.06.

FAQs

Why did the crypto market crash so suddenly?

President Trump’s 100% China tariff announcement shocked global markets, sparking panic selling.

Is now a good time to buy altcoins during this crash?

Large drops and volume spikes can offer strategic buy zones, but volatility remains high.

Which altcoin outperformed the most during this crash?

Zcash bucked the trend, surging over 100% within a week amid a broad market crash.

Shrishesh Tanksalkar

Shrishesh is a versatile writer with 2+ years of experience in cryptocurrencies. An engineer turned storyteller, this selective introvert is a wannabe biker on weekends.

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