copyright breakouts don’t happen by accident. They often follow clear, detectable shifts in data—patterns that, when identified early, can help you ride a token before it hits the mainstream.

At Token Metrics, we track dozens of metrics to forecast which coins are poised to explode. In this blog, we’ll share 7 key signals that often appear before major breakouts—along with how you can use them to find the next 10x token.

1. Trader Grade Crosses Above 80%

When a token’s Trader Grade rises above 80%, it’s a sign of increasing momentum, breakout patterns, and bullish technical strength.

This score consolidates signals from:

• Price trend
   

• Volume surge
   

• RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands
   

• On-chain activity
   

A rising Trader Grade often means smart money is entering the trade before the general public notices.

What to do: Set alerts on Token Metrics for any asset that crosses 80% on the Trader Grade.

2. Investor Grade Upgrade

While Trader Grade helps you time the entry, a high or rising Investor Grade tells you the project is worth holding long term.

Tokens that go 10x often have improving fundamentals, such as:

• New partnerships
   

• Product launches
   

• Better tokenomics
   

• Improved developer activity
   

When the Investor Grade jumps 10–20 points in a short time, it can indicate a fundamental catalyst is brewing—even if the price hasn’t moved yet.

What to do: Monitor the Top Gainers by Investor Grade on Token Metrics weekly.

3. Narrative Surge

copyright runs on narratives. Whether it’s AI, RWA, L2s, meme coins, or decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), tokens aligned with trending stories tend to outperform.

Token Metrics tracks Narrative Scores—a proprietary metric combining:

• Social mentions
   

• Influencer sentiment
   

• On-chain token flows
   

• Token correlation with macro themes
   

What to do: Watch for tokens that align with a rising narrative AND score highly on other metrics. These tokens often rally hard.

4. Volume Spike Without Price Spike

Smart money often accumulates before breakouts—resulting in increased trading volume without an immediate price move.

If volume surges by 100%+ while price remains flat, it’s often a sign that:

• Whales are buying quietly
   

• A catalyst is coming
   

• Supply is being absorbed before the pump
   

What to do: Use Token Metrics’ volume filters to find tokens with sudden volume growth.

5. Strong Performance vs. Peers

Tokens often move in packs. If one token in a sector is already pumping, look at its peers.

Token Metrics’ Sector and Index filters let you compare performance across:

• AI coins
   

• L2 solutions
   

• DeFi tokens
   

• Meme coins
   

• RWAs
   

What to do: Track laggards in hot sectors with high Investor Grades—these often play catch-up.

6. Early Exchange Listings

Listings on mid-tier or decentralized exchanges are often precursors to listings on major platforms (like copyright or copyright).

These early listings bring in liquidity and visibility before the big wave hits.

Token Metrics surfaces tokens that are:

• Recently listed on Gate.io, copyright, or copyright
   

• Gaining traction in trading pairs
   

• Gaining social traction post-listing
   

What to do: Look for newly listed tokens with rising Trader and Investor Grades—these are prime 10x candidates.

7. Token Metrics Watchlist Inclusion

Our AI models continuously scan thousands of tokens. When a token starts showing up across multiple top lists—Trending, Gainers, Rising Grades—it’s a powerful convergence signal.

What to do: Build your own dynamic watchlist using:

• Top 100 by Trader Grade
   

• Top 100 by Investor Grade
   

• Trending on Narrative Score
   

• Highest weekly ROI movers
   

Tokens that appear on 3 or more lists often break out in the next 7–14 days.

Final Thoughts

The next 10x token isn’t a secret—it’s a signal. With the right tools and awareness, you can spot it before the crowd. Token Metrics makes that easier by tracking the exact metrics that precede major moves.