Small-Cap Altcoins See Double-Digit Surges as MODE, GIZA, and HSK Lead Gains

• MODE led the market with a 43.6% price gain as low-cap tokens surged across major exchanges like Bybit and Gate.io
• GIZA and HSK followed with strong double-digit gains and rising market caps, driven by increased trading volumes
• SYRUP and DEXE posted notable gains as higher-cap tokens showed resilience alongside smaller-cap rallies

A wave of strong performances hit the altcoin market on June 25, with MODE, GIZA, and HSK emerging as top daily gainers. MODE posted the largest price increase at 43.6%, bringing its value to $0.002 and boosting its market cap to $7.9 million. The asset trades on Bybit, where trading volumes appear to have spiked amid renewed interest in micro-cap tokens.

DAILY GAINERS$MODE +43.6% $GIZA +41.3% $HSK +31.2% $TAG +28.3% $DEFI +20.6% $SYRUP +20.4% $SOON +19.6% $CFG +19.5% $TUT +15.2% $DEXE +10.8%#dailygainers pic.twitter.com/vEtkOgLShS

— PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) June 25, 2025

GIZA followed closely with a 41.3% gain, reaching $0.21 and pushing its market capitalization to $18.1 million. Both GIZA and HSK are listed on Gate.io, which hosted significant buying activity for these tokens during the 24-hour window. HSK’s 31.2% rise lifted its price to $0.61, supported by an $82.1 million market cap, making it the largest among the three by capitalization.

Tagger and DeFi Tokens Benefit from Exchange Momentum

TAG and DEFI, two relatively low-cost assets, recorded 28.3% and 20.6% gains, respectively. TAG’s price rose to $0.0002 with a $26.3 million valuation, while DEFI hit the same price point but with a smaller $2.8 million market cap. Both assets trade on Bybit and may have benefited from speculative trading behavior tied to low-cap tokens.

SYRUP and SOON also saw gains of 20.4% and 19.6%, respectively. SYRUP’s price stood at $0.61 with a significantly higher market cap of $656.5 million, suggesting strong liquidity and investor backing. SOON reached $0.24 and has a current market cap of $45.8 million. These tokens are actively listed on Binance and OKX, indicating broader exchange support.

CFG, TUT, and DEXE Round Out the Top Movers

Rounding out the list, Centrifuge (CFG) rose 19.5% to $0.19 and now holds a market cap of $111 million. TUT increased 15.2% to $0.05, and DEXE posted a 10.8% gain to close at $8.73. Among them, DEXE holds the largest market cap at $730.7 million, while TUT remains among the lower-cap gainers at $50.1 million.

June 25’s performance highlights a renewed appetite for high-volatility digital assets, especially those with smaller market caps and accessibility on major exchanges. Traders favored low-entry tokens across platforms like Bybit, Gate.io, and Binance, sparking significant intraday returns.