This article describes one trader's experience and is not financial advice. The title reflects total profits from multiple trades, not a single trade. Most traders lose money. Past results don't guarantee future performance. Never trade with money you can't afford to lose.
It was early morning when my FullSwing alert notified me of unusual activity on Binance. A coin had just entered the trending list with a significant volume increase. I checked the chart and noticed strong buying pressure at a key resistance level.
This particular trade worked out well—though it's important to note that not all trending coins move this dramatically. Success with this strategy requires careful analysis and risk management.
But here's what most traders don't understand: trending on Binance isn't random. There's a pattern, and once you see it, you can't unsee it.
Why Binance Trending Coins Matter (The Data)
Based on observing Binance's trending coins over time, I've noticed some patterns worth sharing:
The message is clear: early detection = profits. Late detection = holding someone else's bags.
Why Binance Specifically?
According to CoinMarketCap data, Binance processes $76 billion in daily volume—more than the next 10 exchanges combined. When a coin trends on Binance:
- Liquidity floods in - Suddenly everyone can buy/sell easily
- Other exchanges follow - Coinbase, Kraken often list trending coins
- Social media explodes - Twitter, Reddit, YouTube pile on
- FOMO kicks in - Retail traders rush in pushing prices higher
Not every trending coin is a good buy. Some are already up 200% when they hit the list. The key is identifying which ones have room to run vs. which ones are topping out.
3 Ways to Track Binance Trending Coins
Method 1: Manual Checking (Not Recommended)
This is how I started and lost money. You check Binance's website every few hours, see what's trending, and usually buy the top. Problems:
- You're always late (coins trend for hours before you notice)
- Time-consuming (checking every 2-3 hours)
- Emotional decisions (FOMO when you see +50%)
- Miss overnight pumps (unless you never sleep)
Method 2: Basic Alerts (Better)
Set up price alerts on TradingView or Binance for volume spikes. When volume increases 300%+, you get notified. This catches some moves but misses context. TradingView's alert documentation explains how to set up advanced volume-based alerts.
Current Binance Top Gainers
Last 24 HoursMethod 3: Intelligent Tracking with FullSwing (My Current Setup)
This is what changed everything for me. Instead of manually checking or using basic alerts, I now use FullSwing's AI-powered system that monitors:
- Volume patterns - Unusual spikes before price moves
- Social sentiment - Twitter/Reddit mentions increasing
- Exchange flows - Coins moving to/from Binance
- Whale activity - Large wallets accumulating
- Technical breakouts - Key resistance levels breaking
After missing too many 3 AM pumps and getting burned by false signals, I needed something better. Here's what a real FullSwing alert looks like:
This exact alert made me $235 in 6 hours. The system monitors trending coins and alerts when our custom algorithm detects high-probability setups. The Learning Hub taught me to wait for the pullback mentioned in the checklist—that patience turned a potential loss into a win.
When 3+ signals align, that's when profits happen. WLD had 4 out of 5 signals when I entered. This is exactly what FullSwing monitors 24/7—so you don't have to.
How to Read Trending Signals Like a Pro
The 4-Hour Rule
After tracking hundreds of pumps, I discovered the "4-hour window." Here's how trending typically unfolds:
Your goal: Enter during hours 1-2, exit during hours 4-8.
Volume Tells the Truth
Price lies, volume doesn't. Here's my volume checklist for trending coins:
- ✅ Volume 5x higher than 20-day average
- ✅ Buy volume > sell volume by 2:1 ratio
- ✅ Volume increasing each hour (not decreasing)
- ✅ Large orders (whales) on buy side
Missing any of these? Skip the trade. All four present? Load up (with proper risk management).
The Binance Listing Effect
New Binance listings are trending gold mines. My tracking shows:
- Day 1: Average +78% pump
- Week 1: Average +156% from listing price
- Month 1: 65% remain above listing price
Strategy: Set alerts for all new Binance listings. Buy the first major dip (usually -20% from initial pump), sell into strength.
The Two Types of Trending Coins (Critical to Understand)
After tracking hundreds of trending coins, I've discovered there are only two types that appear on Binance's trending list:
- Spike 50-200% in hours
- Fade back to starting price within 24-48 hours
- Usually driven by news, listings, or coordinated pumps
- Example: Random altcoin pumps 150%, trends for 6 hours, dumps 80%
Strategy: Avoid these or take quick profits (1-4 hours max)
- Steady 20-50% gains over days/weeks
- Higher lows and higher highs on the chart
- Strong fundamentals or narrative driving sustained interest
- Example: WLD trending while climbing from $2 to $4 over a week
Strategy: These are the golden opportunities. Hold for days, not hours.
The key to profitable trending trades? Learning to identify Type 2 coins quickly. FullSwing's Learning Hub has a dedicated section on distinguishing between these patterns—it's what turned my win rate from 30% to 65%.
How to Spot Each Type
Red Flags to Avoid
- 🚩 No development activity - Check GitHub, dead projects pump & dump
- 🚩 Anonymous team - Legitimate projects have real people behind them
- 🚩 Concentrated holdings - If 10 wallets own 80%, run (check on Etherscan or BSCScan)
- 🚩 Fake volume - Lots of $100 trades = wash trading
- 🚩 Paid shillers - Sudden influencer promotion = coordinated pump
My Pump & Dump Story
In March 2023, I lost $4,000 on a coin called "MOON" (not the Reddit one). It went from $0.001 to $0.45 in 6 hours. I bought at $0.38 thinking it would hit $1.
Twenty minutes later, it was at $0.08. The developers market sold everything and disappeared. Lesson learned: always check wallet distributions before buying trending coins.
Setting Up Your Automated Alert System
Manual tracking is exhausting. Here's the exact alert system I use to catch trends while I sleep:
Step 1: Volume Alerts
Step 2: Price Breakout Alerts
Set alerts for coins breaking above their 7-day high with volume. These often appear on trending lists within hours.
Step 3: Social Monitoring
Track Twitter mentions using TweetDeck or similar tools. When mentions increase 10x in 24 hours, something's brewing. Tools like LunarCrush provide crypto-specific social analytics to track sentiment shifts.
Step 4: Aggregated Intelligence
This is where most traders stop, but the real edge comes from combining all signals. Here's what I track:
- Volume spike - Must be 3x+ normal volume
- Price breakout - Breaking key resistance levels
- Social buzz - Increasing mentions across platforms
- Market alignment - BTC/ETH not dumping
- Technical setup - Clean chart patterns
When multiple signals align, that's when FullSwing sends a "FullSwing Moment" alert. These are the only alerts worth trading.
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Notice how I always wait for an initial pullback? First pump is usually whales/insiders. The pullback shakes out weak hands. The second pump is where retail FOMO creates the real move. This pattern aligns with Investopedia's explanation of weak hands in trading markets.
Your 7-Day Trending Coins Action Plan
Theory without action is worthless. Here's exactly what to do over the next week:
Day 1-2: Set Up Your Foundation
- Create a Binance account if you don't have one
- Set up TradingView (free version works)
- Add volume alerts for top 20 Binance coins
- Create a tracking spreadsheet
Day 3-4: Practice Identification
- Check Binance trending list 3x daily
- For each trending coin, identify WHY it's trending
- Paper trade 5 trending setups
- Note which signals were present
Day 5-6: Refine Your System
- Review your paper trades
- Identify which signals worked best
- Set up automated alerts for those signals
- Join crypto Twitter to monitor sentiment
Day 7: Go Live (Small)
- Allocate 5% of portfolio to trending plays (use our position size calculator to determine exact amounts)
- Wait for 8+ score on your checklist
- Start with one trade, perfect your process
- Always use stop losses (I use -15% - calculate targets with our risk/reward calculator)
The Truth About Trending Coins
Binance Trending Tracker Interface
Example of an automated trending coins monitoring dashboard
After 3 years of tracking Binance trends, here's what I know for sure:
- 90% of trending coins dump eventually - Take profits aggressively
- The best trades happen overnight - Alerts are non-negotiable
- FOMO is your enemy - If you're late, wait for the next one
- Small wins compound - 50% gains beat 500% hopes
- Risk management is everything - One bad trade shouldn't end you
Trending coins aren't investing—they're trading. Get in, get profits, get out. The goal isn't to find the next Bitcoin. It's to ride waves others create and exit before they crash.
Ready to catch trending coins automatically? FullSwing monitors Binance 24/7 and sends instant alerts when coins start trending, complete with our proprietary scoring system (like the 9/12 score that caught JTO).
- Monitor Trending Coins: Add coins from Binance trending page to your monitor list
- Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary algo analyzes price action, volume, and momentum
- FullSwing Moments: Get alerted only when specific criteria are met - not just any movement
- Entry Checklist: Each alert includes a 5-point checklist to verify the setup
- Learning Hub Access: Step-by-step guides on using trending effectively
Our Learning Hub includes:
- Video walkthrough: Setting up trending monitors
- Pattern recognition: Identifying Type 2 uptrends vs pump & dumps
- Risk management: Position sizing for trending trades (with calculator walkthroughs)
- Case studies: Real trades with entry/exit analysis
Most users see their first profitable trending trade within 48 hours of following our guides.
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Trading trending coins is highly risky. Most traders lose money. Never trade with funds you can't afford to lose. This article shares personal experience, not financial advice. Always do your own research and consider the high risk of cryptocurrency trading.
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