Important Note
No screen can guarantee you’ll catch “the next big crypto” before it moves. What we can do is look for coins that already show strong momentum, high activity, and visible hype—i.e., the kinds of names most likely to trigger FOMO right now.
Screening Filters
market_cap ≥ 300,000,000
- Purpose: Focus on mid- to large-cap cryptocurrencies.
- Rationale:
FOMO coins that attract broad attention are usually not tiny microcaps; they tend to have:
- Established user bases or narratives.
- Listings on major exchanges.
- Lower risk of being outright scams or rug pulls compared to very small coins.
This aligns with “FOMO” in a more sustainable way—projects big enough to be widely noticed, but still capable of big moves.
turnover_24h ≥ 50,000,000 (24h trading volume)
- Purpose: Ensure high liquidity and active trading interest.
- Rationale:
A FOMO-driven move requires:
- Lots of buyers and sellers.
- Tight spreads and easy order execution.
- Evidence that many traders are currently involved.
High 24h turnover is a direct signal that the crypto is actively traded, reducing the risk of getting stuck in an illiquid position if sentiment flips.
price_change_pct_24h between 5% and 40%
- Purpose: Capture cryptos already making a strong daily move, but avoid extreme blow-off spikes.
- Rationale:
- Minimum +5%: Indicates the coin is currently moving up with noticeable strength—exactly what tends to trigger FOMO.
- Maximum +40%: Attempts to filter out the most extreme, late-stage surges where the risk of a sharp reversal becomes very high.
This range looks for significant momentum without selecting only the most parabolic, potentially exhausted moves.
month_price_change_pct ≥ 25%
- Purpose: Require a strong positive trend over the past month.
- Rationale:
A one-day pump can be random; a 25%+ move over a month suggests:
- Sustained buying pressure, not just a single spike.
- A developing narrative (e.g., new partnerships, protocol updates, sector rotation).
For FOMO-driven investing, this longer-term momentum supports the idea that the move is part of an ongoing trend others are already chasing.
is_trending = True
- Purpose: Select coins flagged as “trending” by the platform (often based on searches, watchlists, mentions, or trading activity).
- Rationale:
FOMO is fundamentally social—people rush in because they see “everyone else” paying attention. A “trending” flag usually reflects:
- Increased attention from traders/investors.
- Rising mentions, watchlist additions, or sudden volume/activity spikes.
This is the direct filter that captures the psychology behind FOMO, not just the price action.
Why the Results Match Your FOMO-Oriented Query
- They are actively moving up now (24h gain 5–40%) rather than being static or out of favor.
- They show sustained recent strength (≥25% in a month), which is typical of coins that people fear missing out on.
- They are liquid and widely traded (≥$50M 24h turnover), making it feasible to enter and exit as sentiment changes.
- They are large enough to be on most investors’ radar (≥$300M market cap), fitting the profile of coins that generate broad FOMO.
- They are explicitly flagged as trending, capturing the social and attention-driven nature of FOMO.
This combination identifies cryptocurrencies that are not only performing well, but also attracting attention and participation—the core ingredients of FOMO-driven setups—while avoiding the riskiest ultra-illiquid microcap pumps.
This list is generated based on data from one or more third party data providers. It is provided for informational purposes only by Intellectia.AI, and is not investment advice or a recommendation. Intellectia does not make any warranty or guarantee relating to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any third-party information, and the provision of this information does not constitute a recommendation.