In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, few stories capture attention like a token surging into the spotlight overnight. That's exactly what happened with $AVNT, the native token of Avantis, a cutting-edge perpetual exchange on the Base chain. A recent tweet from crypto researcher @mikroweller highlighted $AVNT's entry into the top 10 coins by trading volume, marking a pivotal moment for this undervalued project.

The screenshot shared in the tweet shows $AVNT climbing to the 10th spot on the volume leaderboard, rubbing shoulders with giants like Tether (USDT), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). With a 24-hour volume of over $1.95 billion, it's clear that traders are flocking to this token. But what's driving this hype?

The Viral Thread That Sparked the Surge

It all traces back to @mikroweller's earlier thread, where he argued that $AVNT was "criminally undervalued" at under $100 million market cap. He drew parallels to Hyperliquid, another popular perpetual DEX, but emphasized Avantis' unique niche in scalping, forex, indexes, real-world assets (RWAs), and more. Unlike Hyperliquid's focus on crypto spot and futures, Avantis caters to a broader market, including non-crypto assets like gold, oil, equities, and even sports betting.

In the thread, key stats from the last seven days were compared:

• Avantis ($AVNT)​: $1.4 billion in perp volume, $316K in fees, market cap around $90 million.
• Hyperliquid: $58 billion in perp volume, $17.5 million in fees, market cap at $18.75 billion.

This comparison revealed a massive valuation gap—Avantis had about 40x lower volume and 50x lower fees but a 200x smaller market cap. @mikroweller suggested that even a fair-value adjustment could mean a 4-5x price increase to around $2 per token. With growing momentum, he predicted potential for a 10x or more, fueled by the "Hyperliquid of Base" narrative and infinite liquidity.

Post-thread, the results were explosive:

• Over 250% price increase.
• $2 billion in trading volume.
• Listings on major exchanges like Binance, Upbit, and Bithumb.

As @mikroweller put it, "The repricing has begun... and it won't stop here." This isn't just hype; it's backed by real growth in volume and fees, outpacing Hyperliquid's current trajectory.

Why Avantis Stands Out in the Crypto Landscape

Avantis isn't trying to clone Hyperliquid—it's carving its own path as the on-chain Robinhood, bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform targets massive markets beyond crypto:

• Crypto Market: ~$3 trillion.
• RWA Market: Over $100 trillion (equities, FX, commodities, bonds).
• Derivatives: $600 trillion+ notional value.

That's a 1000x opportunity gap. Avantis is Base's largest RWA perp exchange, backed by heavyweights like Pantera Capital, Founders Fund, and the Base team itself. Features like zero-fee perps, $20 billion+ total trading volume (including $1.5 billion from RWAs), and tier-1 listings on Coinbase, Binance, Bybit, and others make it a powerhouse.

Upcoming catalysts include:

• Tech upgrades with Pyth Lazer Oracles for sub-second settlements and Base Flashblocks for a CEX-like experience with DeFi custody.
• Ecosystem integrations, such as potential Base mobile app features, Telegram bots, and AI agents.
• Community incentives: 100% LP fee sharing for now, with possible buybacks on the roadmap.
• Season 3 campaign: A six-month rewards program for traders and liquidity providers.

Community Reactions and Future Outlook

The tweet sparked lively discussions, with replies ranging from bullish predictions like "$20 soon" to calls for more growth. One user even shared a detailed breakdown positioning Avantis as the bridge to trillion-dollar markets, urging others not to fade the "RWA Hyperliquid."

For meme token enthusiasts and blockchain practitioners, $AVNT represents more than just a trade—it's a gateway to innovative DeFi tools. While not a traditional meme coin, its viral narrative and community-driven surge align with the meme culture that drives crypto adoption.

If you're diving into perp trading or RWAs on

- The tweet includes an image of the Avant.is dashboard, showing cryptocurrency rankings.
Base, Avantis is worth watching. With its current fully diluted valuation (FDV) around $1 billion—compared to Hyperliquid's $54 billion and Robinhood's $102 billion—the upside feels immense. As always, do your own research (DYOR) and remember, this is not financial advice (NFA).

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