Weekends usually bring calmer trading, but it can also mean blow-offs for those who closely watch the market. Although the market remains unstable, especially after BTC dropped nearly 4% from its all-time high, several altcoins are signaling worth investigating.

From breakout formations to the activity of major players and fresh accumulations - these three coins demonstrate short-term opportunities that could last over the next 48 hours.
Zora (ZORA)

ZORA is a token for creators on the Base network that has attracted significant attention this week. The token has grown by more than 73% in the last 24 hours due to inflows on the DEX of approximately $420 thousand, according to Gecko Terminal.
DEX volume for ZORA
DEX volume for ZORA: Gecko Terminal

On the 12-hour chart, Zora has exited the inverse "head and shoulders" pattern, breaking the neckline around $0.06. This movement confirmed the breakout, and now the token is trading around $0.09. According to the model's projection, Zora could still rise to $0.10 — that's about 53% from the neckline.
The Smart Money Index (SMI), which tracks the purchases of seasoned traders, continues to rise since yesterday. The sustained growth of the SMI indicates the potential for a rally, making ZORA one of the altcoins to watch this weekend as long as it stays above $0.06. However, if the price falls below $0.05, the bullish structure will be disrupted.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)

PENGU, the token of the Pudgy Penguins network on Solana, also deserves attention this weekend. Although it trades around $0.031, large wallets and short-term traders show steady interest.

Over the past week, Smart Money volumes have increased by 2.8 million tokens (3.89%), indicating quiet accumulation despite the unstable market. This is confirmed by the Smart Money Index (SMI) on the 12-hour chart, which shows higher highs — a sign of preparation for recovery.
PENGU holders: Nansen

From a technical standpoint, PENGU is trading in a descending wedge, which often indicates a potential trend reversal. From October 4 to 9, the token formed higher lows, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) recorded a lower low, creating hidden bullish divergence, which supports the recovery scenario.
A breakout above $0.032 will confirm this wedge and lead to a rise to $0.034, which is 10% higher than the current level. A close above this level could strengthen the rise over the weekend. However, if the price of PENGU falls below $0.027, the recovery scenario may fail, and sellers will take control again. To transition to a bearish structure in the short term, the price must fall below $0.026, which could create opportunities for short-term traders.

Currently, thanks to the increased inflow of Smart Money and the maintenance of a bullish formation, PENGU remains one of the most interesting altcoins to watch this weekend.
Aster (ASTER)

Aster (ASTER), a new DEX on the BNB network, quickly lost its recent gains. After rising above $2 , the token dropped nearly 17% over the week and is currently priced at around $1.59.

Although the price trend looks weak, on-chain data shows a more complex picture. Smart money volumes have increased by 3.65% over the last 24 hours, and mega whales ( top-100 addresses ) have increased their holdings by 0.06%. This amounts to approximately 172.9 million new ASTER tokens, which is equivalent to nearly $275 million at current prices — a significant change after a week of steady selling.
This sudden accumulation follows a prolonged decline and indicates a resurgence of interest from large and smart holders.

On the charts, the falling wedge pattern of ASTER — often a signal for a bullish reversal — forms on the hourly timeframe. Since ASTER has a limited trading history, the hourly chart provides the clearest signal for short-term price behavior. In such cases, the hourly review helps identify quick momentum reversals that may last 24–48 hours, making it useful for tracking over the weekend.
If the price of ASTER holds above $1.52 and breaks through $1.72, it will have a chance to test the upper boundary of the wedge around $1.84. A successful breakout will lead to short-term targets in the range of $1.89–$2.02, indicating a possible bounce over the weekend.

However, a close below $1.52 will cancel this recovery scenario and return control to the sellers.