AXS surged 213% as whales accumulated, but profit-taking risks remain elevated.
Crypto whales are already positioning for the next market phase as February 2026 approaches. On-chain data reveals large holders accumulating select altcoins ahead of a potential trend shift.
BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that stand out as whales are buying, which have strong upside narratives for the coming months.
Aster (ASTER)
ASTER has emerged as a standout token as whale accumulation accelerates. Over the past month, addresses holding more than $1 million in ASTER added roughly 15 million tokens. This sustained buying highlights growing confidence among large holders, even as broader market conditions remain uneven.
Despite strong accumulation, ASTER price has trended lower since mid-November 2025 and trades near $0.65. The ongoing downtrend reflects weak short-term sentiment. However, continued whale support could help ASTER rebound toward $0.71 in the coming weeks and potentially target $1.00 if markets turn decisively bullish.
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The bullish outlook depends heavily on external factors. A shift in whale behavior or renewed market weakness could pressure price action. Under that scenario, ASTER may fall toward $0.57 or lower, invalidating the bullish thesis and extending the corrective phase.
Chilliz (CHZ)
CHZ has emerged as a whale-favored token over the past month. Addresses holding between 100 million and 1 billion CHZ accumulated more than 100 million tokens, valued at $5 million. This activity reflects growing confidence among large holders despite broader market volatility.
During the same period, CHZ price advanced roughly 30% and now trades near $0.054. The rally aligns with sustained whale accumulation, which often supports trend continuation. If buying persists, CHZ could target $0.066 in the medium term and potentially extend gains toward $0.080.
Profit-taking remains a key risk. Large holders may choose to lock in gains, increasing sell-side pressure. If that occurs, CHZ price could stall and retrace toward the $0.045 or $0.041 support levels, invalidating the bullish thesis and slowing the recovery.
Axie Infinity (AXS)
Another one of the altcoins that whales are buying is AXS, which has delivered a strong performance, trading near $2.55 at the time of writing after surging roughly 213% since the beginning of the month. The sharp rally reflects renewed investor interest and improving sentiment, positioning AXS among the top-performing altcoins during the recent market rebound.
Whale activity has played a central role in sustaining the uptrend. Addresses holding between 100,000 and 1 million AXS accumulated more than 6 million tokens, valued at $15 million, over the past month. Continued accumulation could support a move toward $3.00 in the short term and $4.00 longer term.
The bullish outlook carries notable risk. A shift in whale behavior toward profit-taking could quickly reverse momentum. If large holders sell, AXS may break below the $2.00 level. Such a move could trigger a deeper decline toward $1.30 or lower, invalidating the bullish thesis.
